I have one - its also got tubes in it so you'd probably hate that too. Anyways, the dynamic range differences between older recordings and many new remasters is so obviously proven by measurement and basically anyone with ears who A / B s two versions of the same album that its not worth arguing about - its got nothing to do with sound quality.
I don't hate it. Rather I reject the notion of when vinyl snobs claim that it's higher quality. It plainly isn't, it's impossible. What you've got there is rose-tinted nostalgia. Which is fine of course, as I said enjoy what you enjoy, but don't pick up a duck and then hit the Internet to tell everyone about your swan when the truth is that you just like ducks.
How has remastering got "nothing to do with sound quality"? Isn't that the point of it? (Well, no, the point is to increase sales, but still.)
I couldn't be bothered trying to explain why I enjoyed the simplicity of having a CD player on my desk
It doesn't get much simpler than "Alexa, play [album]" - it's far simpler than buggering about with physical media.
Not always, and how is your Alexa connected to a stereo setup?, perhaps you have a few different versions/masterings to choose from and having a visual reminder is how I usually navigate my roon/tidal library.
And alexa stuff is creepy (imho……with my tin foil cap on)
Tinfoil silliness aside,
I have stereo Echos in most rooms. Is it hi-fi quality, of course not (though they do make a 'Studio' range which is allegedly so, Dolby Atmos and all that). But all my old actual hifi gear is rammed into a cupboard so it's better than something that's not plugged in.
Is it good enough? To my 50-year old ears, sure. The days of shaking the windows and rattling out fillings are behind me.
Tinfoil silliness aside,
I have stereo Echos in most rooms. Is it hi-fi quality, of course not (though they do make a 'Studio' range which is allegedly so, Dolby Atmos and all that). But all my old actual hifi gear is rammed into a cupboard so it's better than something that's not plugged in.
Is it good enough? To my 50-year old ears, sure. The days of shaking the windows and rattling out fillings are behind me.
My 50yr old ears can happily listen to my stereo HomePod Minis in the bathroom, bedroom or kitchen for radio/podcasts but I need my Dynaudio setup in living room for the immersive musical experience, and yeah……….i live alone 😀
