Vinyl playback is still a secret

Today on Sunday Morning (CBS) the resurrection of the turntable was as an instrument and not for playback!!

Beyond the argument of sound quality or convenience, the major problem with SACD/DVD for me has been the need ti start a new disc library of software that often already own on CD or LP.

When I returned to vinyl a few years ago, I immediately had about 700 records to explore and rediscover without spending an additional penny. What a marvelous adventure it has been - simply addictive. Of course I have since spent many more pennies on new records, but I am still trying to clean and catalogue all the records I own.

If and when I follow the SACD route, I doubt that I will purchase software I already own unless its a must have version of somethng precious to me. When most software is released routinely as new on hybrid discs, I will probably make that decision.

I think many new people, if informed and excited, will flock to vinyl because they already have the software. Reentering the hobby will inspire more purchases of new LP's as well as used records, which will provide more market incentive for record companies to release current music on vinyl as well as CD. That is good for everyone.

Elizabeth

Your comments were Hilarious....A good way to start off the day!!!!!!!!!

Chuck

If the trend continues, we might be in for a letdown. Vinyl seems to be making a comeback. There are more new pressings available and the new products available speak for themselves. Prices are likely to be effected.

I am a fan of old Denon turntables and the 103 series of cartridges. I have written to Denon marketing about the increasingly active analog market, only to be ignored. Interestingly enough in this months Stereophile analog corner a Denon rep commented about how the initial alotment of Denon's DP500M turntable has been sold out. Apparently way ahead of their projections.

If Denon woke up I'd be very pleased. I'm not sure if the smaller specialized manufacturers would agree, but the audiophile consumer would benefit regardless of whether they buy Denon or not.

IMHO, if you're into analog, the 70's and 80's were a much better period than now, but its starting to get interesting again.

See Ya,
Ed

Elizabeth, I believe you just might inspire me to spin the black circle again. At least my old favorites. It does seem kind of crazy to let them just sit in the closet. I think I'm going to give it a whirl for a few weeks just to experience it again. Then, if it seems like too much trouble I might sell some of what I got.

I don't think there is any chance ,though, of vinyl making any big comeback in the marketplace.

Wild - I was in the same position a few years back. It was either stop hauling the then 2,000+ LP's when moving and sell them or buy a front end to do them justice. Now I have about 3,500. If you ultimately decide it is not the road for you, I have room for more! :-)