So to answer your original question why analog guys don't whine and complain about cost is
that to enjoy high quality vinyl they know you gotta pay to play.
Like Lotto! Pay to play!
So to answer your original question why analog guys don't whine and complain about cost is
that to enjoy high quality vinyl they know you gotta pay to play.
So to answer your original question why analog guys don't whine and complain about cost is
that to enjoy high quality vinyl they know you gotta pay to play.
Isn't it funny that digital people whine about paying $23 for a high quality, theoretically the best sounding version of the recording. Never hear that from analog lovers!
Really stupid question: why are FLAC files so much more expensive than mp3's?
Perceived quality.
Tim
Actually HDtracks uses a 3rd party vendor to host their files. Once they have tagged and gotten all the files collated, they send it off to a download hosting site.
With mainstream albums (not the niche players like FIM and MARecordings) another factor could be the lack of high-rez mastering studios, which is also keeping the price high. Two of the mastering studios I know do not do anything over 24/96 and are looking to upgrade their gear/software so that they can. That costs money - just ask Bruce how much money he has spent over the years building one of the best studios in the world and whether he's broken even. I'll bet that he's still financing our hobby.
Thanks, Bruce. Can you give us an idea of remastering costs. Say, Alligator records called you and were willing to pull out Koko Taylor's master tapes of her 3 best selling albums from their vault and send them to you. How much would you charge per album?
I think "perceived value" is the proper economic term. We don't want this sticky thread to go south, do we?
FWIW, Peter Gabriel's new double album released today is about 30% less as an Apple Lossless download than as a CD when ordering from petergabriel.com
Hello, wakibaki. I'll be honest here, you are not going to gain many friends here posting things like this. Also, please refrain from generalized statements. It is against the TOS which can be found here >>> http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?1207-Terms-Of-ServiceBasically, the contributors here split into 2 types, audiophiles (believers, conservatives, open-up-and-swallowers), and sceptics. Same as it ever was.
Downloads aren't cheaper because consumers aren't organised and determined. If they ever get organised, things will change. That's all she wrote.
w
TOS said:9. Where possible, please avoid generalizations which create heated arguments. Please don’t say “all amps sound the same” but rather, “all the amps I have heard sound the same to me.” Following this rule not only makes for a calmer atmosphere, but also saves you hours and days of aggravation while you try to defend your point of view!
the download in ALAC is $13.98, which is significantly less than any of the CD prices mentioned.Peter Gabriel new double album at CDUNIVERSE is $17.08 at CDJAPAN $22.56 and finaly downloads for both albums $27.66 and this is not Japan quality.
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=9009580&style=music
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TOCP-66925
the download in ALAC is $13.98, which is significantly less than any of the CD prices mentioned.
??True but filet mignon is always more expensive than bologna.
Hello, wakibaki. I'll be honest here, you are not going to gain many friends here posting things like this. Also, please refrain from generalized statements. It is against the TOS which can be found here >>> http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?1207-Terms-Of-Service
Tom