Vinyls Big Future

[ARRAY]

Interesting little news ditty regarding those stacks o' wax...

"When I put a record on it becomes a talking point, people gather around the record player, they pass the sleeve around. If you put an iPod on it becomes background music."

 

[HypnoToad]

When I used to buy Cd's it was like oh that would be nice.

When I buy vinyl I am so excited I just can't wait to get home and wash them, let them dry and sit back and immerse myself in the sound.

Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed listening to Cd's but vinyl has a character all of it's own, something more than just the music.

 

[IXLR8]

People are always amazed when I play records and indeed love the album covers. So thinking just from what I have seen this is no doubt true.

 

[beatcomber]

fortunately the plant came with its staff, including a manager now pushing 80, whose parents worked there before him. Four highly skilled engineers have been retained to pass on their knowledge to the younger generation.
"the key part is taking old technology but keeping it going by investing in the skill base," says wadhwa. "that's the way british manufacturing should go. We should not just discard it."

bravo!

 

[RWFE]

I have been into vinyl for a while and I get just about the opposite reaction almost all the time. In fact I don't think anybody has sat down in my living room to listen to any music in a couple of years. Neighbors come over. They walk in the house. They might check out the stereo for a minute or two. Its clear from they way they act and see how much space it takes up in the living room and eyeballing all the records and cds that they think I am crazy but are too nice to mention it.

Nobody I know ever wants to sit down and listen at all. Music is background in the car and at the gym on an ipod and tv and video is king. It did not used to be this way. Almost nobody even has a home stereo anymore. Its hard to even find anyplace that sells them. I was just talking to a good friend the other day who was telling me that he now only plays music through his computer. And I don't mean a music server and amp I mean just speakers plugged into the back of his computer. He would not even entertain the possibility that my home system could possibly sound better. Just was not possible cause he must have spent 250 bucks on his computer speakers. I just gave up. He is older than me and knows better.

I have been arguing with my wife for a while now about cancelling cable. I never watch it and my eight year old daughter watches too much in my opinion. Its a total wasteland in my opinion. I pay all this money and nothing is ever on there. But when I go in the other room and listen to the stereo (alone) I am being antisocial. Its enough to make you scream. Watching that tv anymore just makes my head hurt.

 

[drail]

We are a dying breed of people that actually LISTEN to music. The majority just use it for background noise. I still like to sit down at night with the lights off and just listen. You would be amazed how much more you will hear in a dark room. (good and bad) Try it tonight.

 

[RWFE]

We are a dying breed of people that actually LISTEN to music. The majority just use it for background noise. I still like to sit down at night with the lights off and just listen. You would be amazed how much more you will hear in a dark room. (good and bad) Try it tonight.

I could not agree more. Every night I do just that and usually fall asleep on the couch. Its the best part of my day by a long shot to where I get mad if I have to miss it.

 

[fallenlordz]

Very good points to music - I also canceled my cable, nothing is ever on worth watching. Did put a HD antenna for my local channels. Mostly just watch PBS when nature or nova is on.

 

[Patriot1776]

We are a dying breed of people that actually LISTEN to music. The majority just use it for background noise. I still like to sit down at night with the lights off and just listen. You would be amazed how much more you will hear in a dark room. (good and bad) Try it tonight.

We're not quite gone yet. I know several teens via IM who like me share a passion for actually listening instead of just using it for background noise. They both want to get into vinyl, but since they're still in high school and these are hard times, their parents have basically told them they're on their own on getting their parents' old table working or finding a good working one and freshening it up.

I mean, I still use my MP3 player at work so I got stuff to listen to while working, but I also SING with the music I'm listening to as I work. I wonder how common THAT still is.

 

[stuglue]

cool article. Im 16 and got into vinyl about a year ago. Right now im saving up for the nitty gritty i just ordered Just recently got a clearaudio emotion table too which has been great. From what ive seen, vinyl is doing great. The vinyl selection at Sunrise records at my mall comes and goes very quickly which is very nice to see.

-stu

 

[davidk5]

We are a dying breed of people that actually LISTEN to music. The majority just use it for background noise. I still like to sit down at night with the lights off and just listen. You would be amazed how much more you will hear in a dark room. (good and bad) Try it tonight.

It's true , it really is therapy for me , you can all go do your Yoga , i'm gonna spin a side of vinyl & relax .

 

[motorstereo]

I know vinyl has a future at my house. This past weekend my wife walked into the listening room for a few seconds and asks what the heck is wrong with the system. I calmly explain to her that it's a cd playing instead of the vinyl version of a favorite record. That indeed was the problem.

 

[ranf1970]

I have been into vinyl for a while and I get just about the opposite reaction almost all the time. In fact I don't think anybody has sat down in my living room to listen to any music in a couple of years. Neighbors come over. They walk in the house. They might check out the stereo for a minute or two. Its clear from they way they act and see how much space it takes up in the living room and eyeballing all the records and cds that they think I am crazy but are too nice to mention it.

Nobody I know ever wants to sit down and listen at all. Music is background in the car and at the gym on an ipod and tv and video is king. It did not used to be this way. Almost nobody even has a home stereo anymore. Its hard to even find anyplace that sells them. I was just talking to a good friend the other day who was telling me that he now only plays music through his computer. And I don't mean a music server and amp I mean just speakers plugged into the back of his computer. He would not even entertain the possibility that my home system could possibly sound better. Just was not possible cause he must have spent 250 bucks on his computer speakers. I just gave up. He is older than me and knows better.

I have been arguing with my wife for a while now about cancelling cable. I never watch it and my eight year old daughter watches too much in my opinion. Its a total wasteland in my opinion. I pay all this money and nothing is ever on there. But when I go in the other room and listen to the stereo (alone) I am being antisocial. Its enough to make you scream. Watching that tv anymore just makes my head hurt.

I got to agree with this post and with the many others. I remember reading an article (more than likely posted here somewhere) about how ipod and mp3s have made music a personal experience rather than a social one. I work at a college and I see it all the time. People walking around with the white buds stuck in their ears at way too loud volumes.

No one talks about music anymore. No one invites friends over to LISTEN to a new album anymore. All those old advertisements for TT or other equipment usually showed families huddled next to the TT or receiver or showed a group of friends listening to albums in the living room or bedroom. What happened to those days? Even Apple's commercials show one person dancing to whatever they are listening too. People just buy systems with unbelievable amounts of bass and no midrange or lows. It's just *Boom Boom Boom*. This is what passes for music now... I love hip hop but there is more to the music than just bass.

My wife has started listening to vinyl with me and still can't understand why I love it and R2R so much. However, I think slowly she is understanding, because sometimes she will say, "What? No Mozart tonight?" :thmbsp: My two year old son also smiles and says, "Dance, dance!" and starts to dance in his adorable way when we listen to Santana or something with a danceable beat. He never does this with a CD. I'm not knocking CD. I have plenty of these and appreciate it for what its worth. However, if I had my choice, I'd buy everything on vinyl. Now, it there was a way to reduce the price of these new releases... :tears:

I also listen to music more than I watch TV (and my wife is gravitating in the same direction). I would rather listen to some music than mindless TV.

 

[musicmessiah]

Originally Posted by RWFE
I have been into vinyl for a while and I get just about the opposite reaction almost all the time. In fact I don't think anybody has sat down in my living room to listen to any music in a couple of years. Neighbors come over. They walk in the house. They might check out the stereo for a minute or two. Its clear from they way they act and see how much space it takes up in the living room and eyeballing all the records and cds that they think I am crazy but are too nice to mention it.

Nobody I know ever wants to sit down and listen at all. Music is background in the car and at the gym on an ipod and tv and video is king. It did not used to be this way. Almost nobody even has a home stereo anymore. Its hard to even find anyplace that sells them. I was just talking to a good friend the other day who was telling me that he now only plays music through his computer. And I don't mean a music server and amp I mean just speakers plugged into the back of his computer. He would not even entertain the possibility that my home system could possibly sound better. Just was not possible cause he must have spent 250 bucks on his computer speakers. I just gave up. He is older than me and knows better.

I have been arguing with my wife for a while now about cancelling cable. I never watch it and my eight year old daughter watches too much in my opinion. Its a total wasteland in my opinion. I pay all this money and nothing is ever on there. But when I go in the other room and listen to the stereo (alone) I am being antisocial. Its enough to make you scream. Watching that tv anymore just makes my head hurt.

I got to agree with this post and with the many others. I remember reading an article (more than likely posted here somewhere) about how ipod and mp3s have made music a personal experience rather than a social one. I work at a college and I see it all the time. People walking around with the white buds stuck in their ears at way too loud volumes.

No one talks about music anymore. No one invites friends over to LISTEN to a new album anymore. All those old advertisements for TT or other equipment usually showed families huddled next to the TT or receiver or showed a group of friends listening to albums in the living room or bedroom. What happened to those days? Even Apple's commercials show one person dancing to whatever they are listening too. People just buy systems with unbelievable amounts of bass and no midrange or lows. It's just *Boom Boom Boom*. This is what passes for music now... I love hip hop but there is more to the music than just bass.

My wife has started listening to vinyl with me and still can't understand why I love it and R2R so much. However, I think slowly she is understanding, because sometimes she will say, "What? No Mozart tonight?" :thmbsp: My two year old son also smiles and says, "Dance, dance!" and starts to dance in his adorable way when we listen to Santana or something with a danceable beat. He never does this with a CD. I'm not knocking CD. I have plenty of these and appreciate it for what its worth. However, if I had my choice, I'd buy everything on vinyl. Now, it there was a way to reduce the price of these new releases... :tears:

I also listen to music more than I watch TV (and my wife is gravitating in the same direction). I would rather listen to some music than mindless TV.

I'm with you guys for sure. I listen to music a few hours everyday but can't get my wife away from the TV , yet. :thmbsp:

 

[Edriz]

Oh, I got to defend the TV, I watch it all the time. I just never listen to it. The stereo is always on. I'd rather LISTEN to music. Mostly vinyl. Okay, and cassettes. Occasionally CD's when the vinyl version is in real bad shape and I haven't been able to replace it yet.

I got to admit though, most of my friends, being as old as I am, can relate to me as far as vinyl goes especilly that my LP's have always been in full display. Knowing me and my attitude towards most anything new, they know I love my "records". They also know when they come to my house, we'll be listening to music. At the levels I listen, buddy, it ain't background music

 

[RWFE]

Oh, I got to defend the TV, I watch it all the time. I just never listen to it. The stereo is always on. I'd rather LISTEN to music. Mostly vinyl. Okay, and cassettes. Occasionally CD's when the vinyl version is in real bad shape and I haven't been able to replace it yet.

I got to admit though, most of my friends, being as old as I am, can relate to me as far as vinyl goes especilly that my LP's have always been in full display. Knowing me and my attitude towards most anything new, they know I love my "records". They also know when they come to my house, we'll be listening to music. At the levels I listen, buddy, it ain't background music

Thats a great post!

 

[Autobot]

I love vinyl always have always will.
And enjoy watching a good HDTV show or a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD (I have both) movie,.
I do not subscribe to Cable TV or Satellite TV anymore its only free over the air digital TV and HD Radio for me has been for many years now.
I am glad when there are only reruns so I can just listen to records.

Its true about how few actually just sit and listen to music anymore.
I had a friend over the other day and was I dying to play him a new record I had recently received which is just amazing sounding and great holographic and center stage presence plus I had made a whole lot of new turntable upgrades so it was going to be fun...least I thought it was going to be fun.

I was not even 1/2 way through the first cut and he started talking.
Yack, yack, yack, ruined the moment.
I just lifted the needle and turned on the TV and then Yack yack yack some more.
Thank god for the music in my head...can you hear it too?

 

[Autobot]

They also know when they come to my house, we'll be listening to music. At the levels I listen, buddy, it ain't background music

Yeah Man :thmbsp:

 

[Mr. Lin]

When I used to buy Cd's it was like oh that would be nice.

When I buy vinyl I am so excited I just can't wait to get home and wash them, let them dry and sit back and immerse myself in the sound.

Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed listening to Cd's but vinyl has a character all of it's own, something more than just the music.

Same here. Even though I actually still really enjoy CDs, I can't tell you how many new ones I've purchased in the last year and not even pulled out the cover/liner notes, nor particularly appreciated the artwork. That's one thing you get with records, the emotional impact and intrigue of the packaging. Then there's that amazing sound...

 

[LPMike]

I have been arguing with my wife for a while now about cancelling cable. I never watch it and my eight year old daughter watches too much in my opinion. Its a total wasteland in my opinion. I pay all this money and nothing is ever on there. But when I go in the other room and listen to the stereo (alone) I am being antisocial. Its enough to make you scream. Watching that tv anymore just makes my head hurt.

I have never paid for cable. If I had it it was already running through the lines. I dont currently have cable, nor do I plan on getting cable. The TV has become a brain vacuum, sucking the life out of anyone who sits there in front of it. The wife watches too much and the daughter watches too much, and that being said, they dont watch nearly 1/4 as much as most "typical" folks I know do. In my house the TV is not the central focal point of the house, and I dont intend on letting it become that. (and personally, I about puke with broadcast TV too. The news, both local and Network, is shameful.. sickening and outright idiotic. Primetime TV isnt far behind. If there were more Antiques Roadshow and Jeapardy type shows on Id drift back to TV... but there aint, and its not looking like its moving in that direction...

We do watch DVD's and movies on a somewhat regular basis and thats an entirely different thing. Nothing like a great film (old or new) on a good HT Surround System. But that is completely separate from my Turntable system. Different room, different hardware.

The wife understands the vinyl thing. Im 40 and she's 43. She had a (comparatively miniscule) vinyl collection when we got married, and that has been happily absorbed into mine. She appreciates the music and the special characteristics of "records" and I appreciate that she knows enough to completely understand my passion when it comes to vinyl. She used to buy me CDs for Christmas and that has recently stopped as I just cant get into them like I did even 3 years ago. With CDs the 'thrill is gone'. With Vinyl the thrill has never left. Moreso, CDs have made me appreciate what they are NOT even more.

I recently picked up (free) a somewhat cheap-ish Jensen low-end 1-piece component system for my daughter (14 yrs old).. I gave her some of my cull-bin records (Santana, Rush, etc) and we have bought her a few new vinyl releases that she really likes (Twilight soundtrack, Radiohead Pablo Honey re-issue etc)

She listens to the Twilight LP constantly (pink vinyl!) and it makes me feel that there is hope for vinyl... even if slight.

Now, if i can just destroy that Playstation I could listen to LPs whenever I want!