Can you notice the difference with SACDs for classical tracks on good speakers? I've never had the good fortune of seeing a SACD player.
> It's just special.
Agreed, the process and the album art definitely can't be replicated.
> Obviously, they could do this with CDs -- and in the late 90s, we did see some record labels/bands play around with different colors and designs for CD labels, but it still isn't quite the same.
I'm starting to see this with recent CDs - some have a lot of thought into the digipak (cardboard fold out) packaging and liner notes. There seems to be a recent trend from jewel cases to liner notes but I'm not sure if this is real or not!
> There's also something to be said about the statement piece you have by having a really beautiful record player in your house, that you don't get with a CD player.
This I've got to disagree with :D Vintage CD players from the 80s/90s in all black are stunning [1], especially when paired with a similarly designed amplifier and preamp.
I love the idea of a MiniDic comeback - another vintage tech I've never had the chance to see!
> It's just special.
Agreed, the process and the album art definitely can't be replicated.
> Obviously, they could do this with CDs -- and in the late 90s, we did see some record labels/bands play around with different colors and designs for CD labels, but it still isn't quite the same.
I'm starting to see this with recent CDs - some have a lot of thought into the digipak (cardboard fold out) packaging and liner notes. There seems to be a recent trend from jewel cases to liner notes but I'm not sure if this is real or not!
> There's also something to be said about the statement piece you have by having a really beautiful record player in your house, that you don't get with a CD player.
This I've got to disagree with :D Vintage CD players from the 80s/90s in all black are stunning [1], especially when paired with a similarly designed amplifier and preamp.
I love the idea of a MiniDic comeback - another vintage tech I've never had the chance to see!
[1]: https://www.audio-high-store.com/the-best-vintage-cd-player-...