I'm buying about equal amounts of vinyl and SACD these days, but the vinyl is reissues that aren't out yet on SACD and may not be for a while, if ever (Classic RCAs and Decca and EMI reissues)--my figuring is to get them now before they're out of print and the price goes out of sight. No matter which format wins out, I'm in a no-lose situation with the vinyl because I think these reissues are terrific and I'll be listening to them even if they come out on SACD. I've found that if I have the recording on vinyl, I generally don't get the SACD unless I really like the record and only have one copy of the vinyl. Still also buying CDs, unless it's a specific recording I want that I think may be released in SACD format shortly (such as Telarcs, Delos and Sony Classical recordings). As you can tell, most of my purchases are classical, so I've not yet been faced as much with Albert's dilemma.
Which software are you buying?SACD or LP
For those that have SACD, LP, and possibly top-notch CD playback, which format are you buying of any given recording? E.g., Would you buy the 45RMP LP set of kind of blue ($150) or the SACD ($30) or should I just stick with my CD. This question pertains to recordings that you own, older recordings that you don't own, and new music.
I love the sound of all three formats but am never sure which to buy. My thoughts are conflicted, LPs are getting rarer and SACDs will be available for a while. However, SACD MAY replace LP in my system in a couple of years if it sticks and then I'd have all this expensive vinyl that may or may not have grown in value. Then there is the whole issue of buying SACDs to justify owning an SACD player.
I love the sound of all three formats but am never sure which to buy. My thoughts are conflicted, LPs are getting rarer and SACDs will be available for a while. However, SACD MAY replace LP in my system in a couple of years if it sticks and then I'd have all this expensive vinyl that may or may not have grown in value. Then there is the whole issue of buying SACDs to justify owning an SACD player.