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    Jasonovich reacted to Steve983's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    Maybe it's not about which is best but which you prefer. Back in the day when vinyl was king I used to record my LP's onto TDK Chrome...
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    Jasonovich replied to the thread CD vs vinyl playback.
    1983 - my very first CD player from Marantz - Full Metal Jacket. Beautiful champagne gold. Weighed a ton. Certainly don't make them like...
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    Jasonovich reacted to Entrigo's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    Ha. That's probably the source of much of the "I hate digital sound".. I normally don't ever feel like "OH I HATE THAT. SOUND" Or "I...
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    Jasonovich reacted to nopiano's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    …except to us oldies, for whom it was the best source in the 1970s and 1980s until Compact Disc arrived. Those early CD players, despite...
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    Jasonovich reacted to RoA's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    It's easier to accept compromises, even mediocracy with vinyl. Expectation bias is normally lower. Even if it sounds s***t you still...
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    Jasonovich reacted to Friesiansam's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    You’re right about the tribalism, something that exists in so many hobbies. I switched to CD in my twenties, a long time ago now, I was...
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    Jasonovich replied to the thread CD vs vinyl playback.
    SACD is a big step forward from CD and DSD > 2.8 million sampling is better still. Vinyl is a lifestyle, it has a physical presence, it...
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    Jasonovich reacted to Entrigo's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    Haha yeah debated whether to or not but decided to go for it 🤣. I still love vinyl for the reasons you mentioned, I think it's just...
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    This morning had a fresh, warm, buttery croissant from our village bakers. No idea if they are made in-house, but they are incredibly...
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    Jasonovich reacted to Shrek's post in the thread The film thread. with Like Like.
    CEX is worth a look for DVD.
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    Jasonovich reacted to Entrigo's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    Yes there is definitely the "romantic" element of it and the lifestyle choice of being a vinyl lover - and I am sure I will not lose...
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    Jasonovich reacted to abacus's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    It is not possible for vinyl to ever be better than CD, as its capabilities fall well short in comparison, however the format the...
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    Jasonovich replied to the thread CD vs vinyl playback.
    As much as I admire those of you for your commitment and enthusiasm to vinyl, it goes way beyond the remit of HiFi, it is very much a...
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    Jasonovich reacted to RoA's post in the thread System photos, post yours with Like Like.
    No the tweeters are fine. The back chamber foam was crumbling, normal after some 25 years and the ferrofluid was a little gloopy (but...
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    Jasonovich reacted to Clarkey_71's post in the thread System photos, post yours with Like Like.
    Yes. Been using AR since the early 90s. The valves in my current amp need replacing really, but it's an expense I can't afford at the...