What sound source (media) are you using? [Archive]

treitz3

08-25-2007, 02:54 AM

HDCD, XRCD, SACD, Vinyl, Redbook, DVD-A and that's it. They are not listed in order of preference. All of the aforementioned formats I run have their own advantages and drawbacks, unfortunately. My favorite top two are Vinyl and SACD for accuracy in playback [given a good recording].

blakeh

08-25-2007, 03:34 AM

I'd say I listen to 98% redbook CDs that I've encoded into FLAC format. Occasionally I'll listen to vinyl that I've converted to FLAC, but that's rare.

Ern Dog

08-25-2007, 03:50 AM

Redbook CD. I have maybe 5 HDCD's too.

Keiko

08-25-2007, 06:54 AM

CD, SACD, DVD-A, MP3 and Vinyl.

engtaz

08-25-2007, 07:19 AM

CD, SACD, DVD-A, MP3 and Vinyl.
+1 same here

Keiko

08-25-2007, 10:44 AM

Once in awhile I like to play/record cassettes. Just for nostolgic reasons. I wouldn't mind getting hold of a good Akai or Teac r2r for sh*ts and giggles.

frreo1

08-25-2007, 10:56 AM

SACD, DVD Audio, Music DVD's, and CD (not necessarily in that order). I'm using a Denon 5910, and that provides outstanding sound. The on-board DAC's are pretty nice, and for mulit channel (SACD, DVD), fire wire out is the way to go.

woofiepaws

08-25-2007, 12:30 PM

CDs ripped to Apple Lossless fed to Apple TV or Squeezebox. I find I do about 10 times more listening this way.

WilliamM2

08-25-2007, 01:43 PM

Cd's stored on my Yamaha CDR-HD1500, 300GB drive.

avguytx

08-25-2007, 02:19 PM

CD, LP, SACD, SDA-A. Anything but mp3.

hearingimpared

08-25-2007, 02:30 PM

Vinyl 95%. Redbook & SACD fill in the remaining 5%. This is going to change though since I've gone over to the dark side!

pearsall001

08-25-2007, 02:53 PM

BOSE wave radio going thru my CJ. Ah, the joy of such good music!!! :D

SCompRacer

08-25-2007, 04:39 PM

This is going to change though since I've gone over to the dark side!

I'm dreaming...in a parallel universe....shouldn't have taken the red pill...feel a grabber coming on...must get back to reality...:D

Yashu

08-25-2007, 06:07 PM

PC: uncompressed files and high bitrate lossy files, and occasionally vinyl.

heiney9

08-25-2007, 07:12 PM

Redbook cd and an occasional mp3 (only on the office rig).

Also occasionally digital music from cable (Music Choice) mostly for background when I'm doing other stuff.

hypertone

08-26-2007, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the input. I have the feeling the redbook CD is a dying format, but that Is what I'm using primarily for home and car audio. My car deck plays mp3, but I play mainly CD quality in it. At home I'm mainly playing CD. On my computer I'm gradually changing my collection from mp3 to flac . Eventually I'd like to get a Squeezebox and perhaps a turntable. I've also thought about getting a reel to reel and recording some CD's to that. Is anyone using reel to reel? I've found a Revox unit for $125. I know that reel to reels can sound damn good if you record to them with a little bit of clipping, it can really color the sound in a good way.

hearingimpared

08-26-2007, 12:18 AM

I've found a Revox unit for $125. I know that reel to reels can sound damn good if you record to them with a little bit of clipping, it can really color the sound in a good way.

schwarcw and others!

BlueMDPicker

08-26-2007, 12:38 AM

LP 70%
Redbook CD 20%
R2R 5%
Cassette 5%

Vr3MxStyler2k3

08-26-2007, 12:49 AM

Only CDs

danger boy

08-26-2007, 01:25 AM

tuner
CD's
vinyl
SACD

8-track :eek:

JK :p

Spacedeckman

08-29-2007, 10:42 PM

80% + vinyl, the rest redbook CD

Mark

thejck

08-30-2007, 02:34 PM

mp3 192Kbps and up and internet radio in 128kbps. yeah thats right and stop hating. i got a long way to go to become an audiophile. but i come here in peace. I still need a DAC...:)

madmax

08-30-2007, 03:36 PM

I use all the formats: 33 1/3, 45, 78, 7", 10", 12"... :)
madmax

jakelm

08-30-2007, 03:55 PM

If I can plug it in, I'm listening to it.

Shizelbs

08-30-2007, 03:59 PM

WMA and Redbook CD.

AsSiMiLaTeD

08-30-2007, 04:15 PM

8 track bitches....

john22614

08-30-2007, 07:39 PM

mostly upgraded internet radio i subscribe to for 5 bucks a month on iTunes broadcast at 192k compression and some almost lossless quality iTunes I buy individually for a buck thiry.....I think CD's are dying on the vine......seriously doubt that i'll ever buy any more.....i have most of mine already on my mac which i broadcast to my rig using airport express

Gaara

08-30-2007, 08:49 PM

FLAC via a SB3, PC, or DAP.

Every couple of weeks I will throw in a DVD-A, SACD, or concert DVD for some variety.

TroyD

08-31-2007, 09:09 AM

Vinyl - 70%
CD - 20%
SACD 10%

BDT

george daniel

08-31-2007, 09:22 AM

Sacd,,CD,,VINYL:)

G-2

08-31-2007, 09:47 AM

SACD, CD, DVD-A, and MP3

hearingimpared

08-31-2007, 02:45 PM

Sacd,,CD,,VINYL:)

As of Monday I see that list reversing!:D :p ;)

Danny Tse

08-31-2007, 03:05 PM

CD, SACD, and soon, vinyl. On rare occasions, cassette and minidisc.

bikezappa

08-31-2007, 04:37 PM

CD and FM. Have three TTs but never listen to LPs anymore.

I'm an FM nut. I have a 15' antenna with a rotor on my roof. I'm in between Boston and Worcester and get a wide variety of music from NPR and college stations. I have about 4 tuners now from a high of 8. The quality of the FM sound is very good depending on the station and the engineer. I have on order a HD tuner for home use that I will test and review later. FM allows me to hear music for free that I would never be exposted to if I just bought CDs. I haven't tried any music on the internet yet.

steveinaz

08-31-2007, 04:56 PM

redbook CD

hearingimpared

08-31-2007, 06:14 PM

I'm an FM nut. I have a 15' antenna with a rotor on my roof. I'm in between Boston and Worcester and get a wide variety of music from NPR and college stations. I have about 4 tuners now from a high of 8. The quality of the FM sound is very good depending on the station and the engineer.

I was big on FM in the 70s and 80s. Had a big antena similar to yours, with a rotor, and some good tuners and it sounded really good. I think they've changed the way they transmit now. Most stations that I use to listen to back then now have a compressed sound to them. It's funny the NPR stations around here are on the AM stereo dial and they sound really good. My wife has been presuring me to replace the tuner I once had in my rig. I would like to find one of the old Carver holographic tuners.

BrettT1

08-31-2007, 07:57 PM

90% cd... 10% sacd

mhardy6647

08-31-2007, 08:38 PM

CD (redbook), reel to reel tape, vinyl, FM (mostly mono, tubed tuners)

appadv

09-01-2007, 12:14 AM

CD, DVD-A, and lots of FM.

dougy

09-02-2007, 12:37 AM

main sound source? hm, that would be CD I suppose. I just love the good old CD! I tried SACD and DVD-A, but the selection is too limited and the prices too high. Red Book CD is like the universal standard. Play'em at home, play'em in the car, on the boombox, etc. CD's are cheap, durable, and can sound wonderful.

I do want to get a Squeezebox though. I really like the concept. But I will still buy CD's. I like liner notes and photos and being able to hold my music in my grubby little hands!

hearingimpared

09-02-2007, 01:31 AM

I like liner notes and photos and being able to hold my music in my grubby little hands!

In that case you need to buy LPs!:D

bikezappa

09-02-2007, 08:24 AM

I was big on FM in the 70s and 80s. Had a big antena similar to yours, with a rotor, and some good tuners and it sounded really good. I think they've changed the way they transmit now. Most stations that I use to listen to back then now have a compressed sound to them. It's funny the NPR stations around here are on the AM stereo dial and they sound really good. My wife has been presuring me to replace the tuner I once had in my rig. I would like to find one of the old Carver holographic tuners.

http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/

That's a good place to get information on old tuners.

Yes many stations and CD engineers love to compress the sound.

Never heard of AM NPR stations, then again I rarely listen to AM because some one is always yelling at me.

hearingimpared

09-02-2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the link. The FM NPR stations in this area sound really good too.

Yashu

09-02-2007, 05:21 PM

I totally forgot about my tuner (vintage Sansui)... I have to update my list... PC audio (uncompressed and high bitrate lossy), Redbook CD, FM (houston has 4 lovely public stations!), and finally a tiny bit of vinyl.

bikezappa

09-02-2007, 08:42 PM

Face

09-02-2007, 10:32 PM

Lossless WMA, some CD, some tuner, a little digital cable music(poor bitrate:rolleyes: ).

Yashu

09-02-2007, 10:53 PM

Sansui made some nice tuners back then.

Hell yeah. I have tried several modern digital tuners and they all cut out on certain stations or drop from stereo to mono intermittently. No problems with the analog Sansui... plus it looks cool.