I still have a ton of vinyl, but I don't think I'm considered a hipster since I've had them for 20 years.
I bet it's all the twenty-something programmer steampunk kids with beards and tophats who think old is cool bidding on them.I am neither into steampunk or beards or tophats, but man I would LOVE to one day buy a house and have my computer room outfitted with an IBM 7090 or something of that ilk
Some people get them to fit an "image" they're trying to portray.
Some people get them to have a nice unique thing that sounds pretty good.
Some people get them to collect vintage audio gear.
Some people get them for nostalgia.
Depending on the person the reason is different. Pigeon-holing everyone as a stupid 20-something hipster might be an accurate enough generalization but it's definitely not always true.
FTR, I fit into categories 2 and 3.
Some people get them to fit an "image" they're trying to portray.
Some people get them to have a nice unique thing that sounds pretty good.
Some people get them to collect vintage audio gear.
Some people get them for nostalgia.
Depending on the person the reason is different. Pigeon-holing everyone as a stupid 20-something hipster might be an accurate enough generalization but it's definitely not always true.
FTR, I fit into categories 2 and 3.
You sound like a 20-something hipster. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Psh, reel to reel. Everyone knows 8tracks are best! I don't know about for home listening, but some recording studios do still use them if you want the old school analogue recording and mastering process. Maybe using these old reel to reel is the next 'big thing' in home studio production? Lot of people want the old full analogue sound especially when they are going to vinyl.
Need to get the Boston 8track for the El Camino!
I know that a few years ago some artists were still using reel to reel for mixing tracks, they liked the sound better, and it was faster than some of the computer systems at the time in the hands of a skilled person. Today, it's retro BS. Though admittedly, they are more interesting to watch than an Ipod.
Same goes for records, so long as you aren't getting a remastered to 11 copy, modern IS better. "But the cracks and pops make it sound better and it's more true". Since the artists didn't put those cracks and pops there, it's not truly what they released was it. It's amazing how we justify inferiority. Do you really think the Beatles would choose their tech or ours for recording today?
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Those "8-tracks" used by the stations were Fidelipac carts or cartridges, and looked a lot like an 8track, they weren't really an 8 track. They are more or less a mini, endless reel to reel. I was surprised to see them back in 2000 (many stations went to minidisk about then), but some stations even today are still using them, I only know because last year I heard one that was out of phase. Actually, I'm not that surprised... Stations owners are cheap and radio in general really is struggling to make a profit. I'm actually shocked they still pay DJ's just to play music. A program manager could do 90% of the work himself with a little technology.
The better quality/audiophile argument is BS. It's an excuse used by people who prefer older formats for entirely superficial, conspicuous, hipster reasons.
Same goes for records, so long as you aren't getting a remastered to 11 copy, modern IS better. "But the cracks and pops make it sound better and it's more true". Since the artists didn't put those cracks and pops there, it's not truly what they released was it. It's amazing how we justify inferiority. Do you really think the Beatles would choose their tech or ours for recording today?
Same goes for records, so long as you aren't getting a remastered to 11 copy, modern IS better. "But the cracks and pops make it sound better and it's more true". Since the artists didn't put those cracks and pops there, it's not truly what they released was it. It's amazing how we justify inferiority. Do you really think the Beatles would choose their tech or ours for recording today?
The better quality/audiophile argument is BS. It's an excuse used by people who prefer older formats for entirely superficial, conspicuous, hipster reasons.
Then I can say typing on a mechanical is BS, cherry brown, BS and topre are all as good as a 25 dollar membrain rubber dome. Sorry that you dont understand it, but that is the reason, and it is a very valid reason. Sound quality, is very different when it comes to analog and digital, even between solid state and tube.
Then I can say typing on a mechanical is BS, cherry brown, BS and topre are all as good as a 25 dollar membrain rubber dome. Sorry that you dont understand it, but that is the reason, and it is a very valid reason. Sound quality, is very different when it comes to analog and digital, even between solid state and tube.Your comparison of keyboards is wrong.
acutally, if you have a clean record, and a proper setup you should not hear cracks and pops, LP quality is very high.Most peoples arguments for records center on those cracks and pops, which is why I said that. Yes, the quality is high, but for how long. Like I said, every time it is played, the sound changes slightly. Unlike Digital.
Except I've never really heard anyone say that, and even if they did say something along those lines I wouldn't immediately dismiss it because there's definitely an element of that amongst any enthusiast group. However I think it's particularly prevalent amongst the subset of supposed audiophiles we're discussing here. I'm not talking about audiophiles as a whole, that's perfectly legitimate and similar to being a mechanical keyboard enthusiast. We're talking about a particular group of people who claim to prefer obsolete formats for legitimate reasons, when in fact I think we all know it's actually for vain, superficial ones.
For the record I don't have any issue with people who just openly say they like old formats for reasons of nostalgia or sentimentality - that's cool. I mean the douches who give their reasons as "the sound quality is superior" or "it's more authentic". Those people are typical 21st century hipsters, trying to cultivate a particular image as an end in itself, rather than it being the organic result of genuine eclectic tastes.
No, I specifically said I was fine with that in my second paragraph and previous comments. I'm not talking about people like you.
Ya know, there is something about throwing a vinyl on the record player, pouring a beer, and relaxing on the couch with friends. Then getting up every 20 minutes to flip sides or choose another album why you steadily get more sloshed. I find this to be a great bonding activity.
And after you find a good reel-to-reel, you have to find high-quality audio tape (good luck), and record at 15ips for best frequencyI'll need to have someone check the heads some time but I have plenty 10+ empty tapes lying around. Should be fun. :)
response and audio accuracy... I used reel-to-reels decades ago. At the time they were good; these days, it's not worth the expense.
I think it's a retro thing. I still love the mesmerizing reels, but not enough to resurrect my old Revox.
And after you find a good reel-to-reel, you have to find high-quality audio tape (good luck), and record at 15ips for best frequencyI'll need to have someone check the heads some time but I have plenty 10+ empty tapes lying around. Should be fun. :)
response and audio accuracy... I used reel-to-reels decades ago. At the time they were good; these days, it's not worth the expense.
I think it's a retro thing. I still love the mesmerizing reels, but not enough to resurrect my old Revox.
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