When I have to chose, I am fairly selective but still always looking to like something new or different.
However, since going with a music server, I spend a lot of time listening to my CD tracks queued up randomly via Squeezebox.
I listen to most everything that queues up and seldom skip or select. I find I enjoy a much broader assortment of music this way, when the computer decides what to play next rather than me.
It's a different way to listen that for me shifts the focus on being surprised by what plays next as well as sampling your entire music collection and surprisingly consistently enjoying whatever happens to be served up next. I will buy a new CD, often for the purpose mainly of expanding my library in some new direction, rip it to the server, and may not get to hear a cut for some time. Then it comes up with no advance warning and less expectations which makes for a more unbiased listen. A great way to broaden your listening horizons gradually over time.
I equate it to having you own personal radio station that plays only the music you own. You evolve your playlist by ripping and adding new CDs to the library/playlist as desired. I spend many hours listening this way and discovering new gems in my collection often when least expected. Highly recommended.
However, since going with a music server, I spend a lot of time listening to my CD tracks queued up randomly via Squeezebox.
I listen to most everything that queues up and seldom skip or select. I find I enjoy a much broader assortment of music this way, when the computer decides what to play next rather than me.
It's a different way to listen that for me shifts the focus on being surprised by what plays next as well as sampling your entire music collection and surprisingly consistently enjoying whatever happens to be served up next. I will buy a new CD, often for the purpose mainly of expanding my library in some new direction, rip it to the server, and may not get to hear a cut for some time. Then it comes up with no advance warning and less expectations which makes for a more unbiased listen. A great way to broaden your listening horizons gradually over time.
I equate it to having you own personal radio station that plays only the music you own. You evolve your playlist by ripping and adding new CDs to the library/playlist as desired. I spend many hours listening this way and discovering new gems in my collection often when least expected. Highly recommended.