Same thing crossed my mind just reading the title "worth listening to". Same exact thing. However "worth listening to" it may have been going in, by the time it comes out there's just no way. Really good Muzak is about the best you can do. Better than being in an elevator. Or supermarket, even. But "worth listening to"? If that's your goal save your money. But if you can be satisfied with "not nearly so crappy" then you are on the right track.
downloading music worth listening to on a computer
It seems to me that every recording I've heard downloaded to a flashdrive or DVD on a computer sounds fairly hideous. The playback is harsh, brittle, compressed and caustic. To be sure, the standard computer recording processor in a conventional computer is designed for conversation and audio purity was never a design factor, but this is the direction that the industry seems to be traveling to. So my question is this...
How can I download quality music on my laptop computer?
Are there chips available that can be installed or outboard devices that can be utilized to accomplish this purpose, and what format (dics, flashdrive, etc.) is preferred?
Your input and suggestions are appreciated.
How can I download quality music on my laptop computer?
Are there chips available that can be installed or outboard devices that can be utilized to accomplish this purpose, and what format (dics, flashdrive, etc.) is preferred?
Your input and suggestions are appreciated.
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“How can I download quality music on my laptop computer?” You can certainly do that from sites like HDTracks.com or acousticssounds.com but it won’t matter as long as you’re listening through the laptop computer. The laptop computers are not designed to output high quality and more importantly noise free audio. Look into a dedicated streamer like Bluesound Node 2i as a starting point. This device comes with a decent built-in DAC and supports high quality streaming from Tidal and Qobuz. If downloading music is a priority then consider a Bluesound Vault 2 which allows downloads straight from HDTracks. |
To be fair, iTunes library from Macbook Pro through Dragonfly Jitterbug to good Pangea USB cable to Grand Pre X-1 onboard DAC is more than tolerable. Not equal to FM tuner, but has its merit when Grand Pre tube buffer is active. Now toying with Tidal for downloads and wireless streaming radio through Cambridge 851N network player. Which can't quite match analog FM in the subtleties. Still, best digital yet for me. Soon to try Cambridge CD player through X-1 vs. 851N DACs). |
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For music downloading, now most songs can’t be downloaded freely if you are not the subscribers. But you could use some third-party tool to help you get music freely. But you need to know that the music you download are only used by yourself. Here you could use Audio Recorder for Mac to extract audios from videos and other music streaming services. Just take it a try and enjoy more high quality music on your computer.
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