This topic attempts to unite several parallel threads, including how many bits are relevant, the complexity of digital music, and whether this title or that title is worth the asking price on the open market.
A recent survey in Norway, Sweden and Denmark concluded that fewer than 10% of respondents believed they would still be buying physical media in 2-4 years. I suspect that the 10% is well-represented in this forum. I'm interested in why, particularly among collectors of new and used vinyl.
So:
1. Would a high-resolution digital transfer (at least 24-bit/96KHz) of one of your LPs played on your equipment, set up to your exact specifications, be as valuable as the LP itself?
2a. If not, what is it about the physical media that defines its value? Is it the content, or the object?
2b. If so, would that change how you view collecting in the future? Suppose you could buy a treasured title in Near Mint condition, record its content as you personally would play it, then re-sell to another collector. Would that take acquisition cost out of the decision?
TGD
A recent survey in Norway, Sweden and Denmark concluded that fewer than 10% of respondents believed they would still be buying physical media in 2-4 years. I suspect that the 10% is well-represented in this forum. I'm interested in why, particularly among collectors of new and used vinyl.
So:
1. Would a high-resolution digital transfer (at least 24-bit/96KHz) of one of your LPs played on your equipment, set up to your exact specifications, be as valuable as the LP itself?
2a. If not, what is it about the physical media that defines its value? Is it the content, or the object?
2b. If so, would that change how you view collecting in the future? Suppose you could buy a treasured title in Near Mint condition, record its content as you personally would play it, then re-sell to another collector. Would that take acquisition cost out of the decision?
TGD