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Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?

I'm curious why you still play CDs in the age of streaming. I recently got back into CD listening and I'm curious if your reasons align with mine, which are:

  • Enjoying the physical medium—the tactile nature of the case, the disc, the booklet, etc.
  • Forcing myself to actually listen to an album, versus being easily distracted by an algorithm, or "what's next" in my playlist.
  • Actually owning the music I purchase, versus being stuck with yet another monthly subscription.

Others? 

itanibro

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jl35
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Still love LP CD and Streaming...all serve a different purpose...not saying one format always sounds better, but they often sound different...I often find it simply easier to pop in a CD rather than find my phone and search for what I want... there seem to be a lot , or just a very vocal few, streaming lovers who encourage others to not play CD...this is a great streaming time of year with all the best of lists...but I probably prefer CD overall at this point...I encourage others to enjoy all 3 and, got one friend into reel to reel...

jl35
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well said wolf_. !!!

jl35
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This is a great time of year for streaming, with all the " best of "' lists coming out. I'll  probably buy a few of my favorites on CD.  I agree the benefits of access to music on streaming cannot be denied. I again enjoy,  CD - probably my favorite, LP in binges, and have streaming in every room. Most here seem to do both to some degree, with a few totally against streaming and a very vocal few stating only streaming, avoid and sell your CD collection...I think the latter is where these "discussions" seem to go off the rails...like the OP was asking why do people who play CD enjoy that...

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