Where to Buy CDs in 2023!

[@audioarkitekts]

Thank you for watching the video. As I mentioned in the video, if you know of more amazing places to buy CD's please share here or head on over to my forum www.audioarkitekts.com/forum

[@jimmyayotte5529]

Hey your splash page has cd's but your title says cds. You may want to fix it.

[@GlueFactoryBJJ]

The question isn't JUST where to buy CDs, but how to get even better bit-depth/sampling-rate CDs. The current generation presents the music with the same 16-bit/44.1KHz that the original music CD was offered back in 1982. I won't get into the issues of converting old analog/lower bit-depth digital recordings, but most modern recordings are recorded at least at 24-bits/192KHz, if not 32-bit/384KHz. The far higher dynamic range and detail of these higher formats are quite noticeable. Even 20-bit HDCDs were very noticeably better, back in the day. FWIW, the dynamic range of regular CDs is about 96dB, whereas the dynamic range of HDCDs and SACDs is about 120dB, the commonly recognized limit of human hearing. The recorded "detail/resolution" (e.g. harmonics that give most music added "richness/reality") of the higher bit-depth/sampling rate recording formats are also noticeable. Additionally, when music is released on these higher quality formats, they are generally mastered to a higher standard, thus further improving the music. Maybe, these days, the only way we can get access to these higher quality recording is through digital purchases (at a higher cost, though it doesn't really cost more). I don't know. But what I do know is we need higher quality music if this hobby is to continue. Something that will help people HEAR the differences. Then again, if all you do is listen to music on your phone or in your car, then you are REALLY missing out on how good well-performed, well-recorded, and well-mastered music can sound. And if you think your CD players sound good now, just wait until you get into player modding! I remember that my old Toshiba 3109 dual disc, HDCD-capable CD player (now available on eBay for around $50) had clock and/or capacitor mods that really made it into a player that could compete with players that cost hundreds of dollars more. I don't see why modern players couldn't benefit from the same "old school" modding. You know the saying, "what's old is new again"... My $.02... PS. If you want some good Celtic or blues CD recordings, then check out Mary Black ("No Frontiers" or "Looking Back") and "Mighty" Sam McClain ("Blues for the Soul" or "Give it Up for Love"), respectively. They are among the best CD recordings I've heard outside of classical music.

[@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox]

@@GlueFactoryBJJ I enjoy CD's through my Audiolab 8200cdq /Arcam-a19 and Kralk Audio Speakers, as can be seen on my wee channel . My 2cents. 😉

[@CanuckFluter]

Love the cd shirt... where did you get it?

[@CanuckFluter]

Mike... I can find cds.... the real problem is buying cd cases. On occasion, I do still need them, especially for cds that are 3 or 4 cds each. I buy operas. Really need help. I bought some on ebay and half arrived damaged of the 10 I bought. Please, please can you help!!!!???!!!

[@lionheartroar3104]

I thank all the people who ditched their cds...It's been a bonanza for me and enabled me to buy many of my fave albums cheap!

[@markhyland5682]

Same

[@andygilbert1877]

@@David-kk5fx I check the charity shops in town every few weeks or so. We have an Oxfam that just does books and music. They have a good turnover & I usually buy 3 or 4 on most visits. Also I find ebay is great, loads for 99p plus postage, which undercuts even the charity shops!

[@Coneman3]

Best charity shops are 5 for £1

[@jaywhite1141]

The reason why I still buy CDs 💿 in 2022 to support the artists , album artwork and having physical media

[@damnedseagull6194]

Me too.

[@robertquant1122]

Same here cds 💿 forever streaming sucks

[@amb600cd0]

and u can rip and copy the file losslessly. and CD's pretty much consistently sound Good.

[@remi2206]

We will fight along side you Mike to keep Cd's alive😊

[@audioarkitekts]

Thank you for the support. Let's start this revolution!

[@rickyiglesias5384]

I worked at two FYE stores from 2008-2011. we had SO MANY cds back then. last time I went in an FYE, I almost cried at how few cds there were.

[@matthewhilty4209]

What's amazing is CDs actually sound fantastic with a good outboard Dac. I think most people just use a low end CD player and say it sounds ok or fine. Well mastered CDs can sound incredible not just ok.

[@glenn1964]

That's right, most people use simpele CD player. NOT me. I use A DENON HIGH END CD player, DENON HIGH END AMPLIFIRE, with high end cables. MB/Quart Speakers ( made in Germany) BTW: CD'S sounds better when it's dark outside. Curtains closed. Try It.

[@mikecruz3902]

You nailed it. CDs can sound fantastic with proper component matching. Doesn't have to be expensive brands just proper matching and decent amp and speakers.

[@glenn1964]

@@mikecruz3902 yes sure ! Thanks for your replay. Greetz from Glenn

[@357Shakey]

Just a good, dedicated CD player makes a noticeable difference. Most people play their CD's on a DVD/Blu Ray player. Unless you splurge for a really nice DVD/BR player, the transports are made pretty cheaply and the laser lenses are not as good quality. Build quality on a dedicated CD player is much better. I would even say you don't need an off-board DAC if you have a nice amp. I have a slightly older Yamaha CD-S300. It sounds great! It replacement - the CD-S303 is about $375. Worth it if you are really into CD's.

[@KirbyDTrim]

OH? Wow. I still love CDs, but I can't hear the difference between mp3 and .wav. in studio, in car, in radio or on phone.

[@Kristal_Kira]

Dear Mike Perez, I thank you for your passion and excitement for the compact disc format! The compact disc is the ultimate consumer audio format. The CD has fantastic sound quality. The CD is small and durable. Compact discs can be played on machines made by a variety of companies. Unfortunately, cars and computers are no longer manufactured with compact disc players. Hopefully the excitement that you bring with your videos will help to bring the general public's attention to the benefits of the compact disc format. Please continue your patronage of the compact disc format! Sincerely, Kristal Kira

[@audioarkitekts]

Thank you so much for the support and for the love of CDs 💿!

[@KirbyDTrim]

@@audioarkitekts Thank you for what and all you do about CDs and artists!!

[@marioplus321]

Luckily,you can buy separately a cd player to your car :)

[@bikemike1118]

Well recorded 💿 = still the best format out there !!

[@audioarkitekts]

Amen to that!

[@aeropro7558]

I was lucky enough to keep my vast collection of CDS in my parents house. Now, nearly 50 , I have being digging them back out and playing them in my car and home. The quality of some of my old cds is incredible....pj harvey, bjork,pearl jam....and on and on. I wanted kendrick lamars new album on vinyl but opted for CD as it retailed fir 50 euro....cd 12 euro. This alone will kill off the vinyl resurgence . I'm sure my 30 year old cds will last another 30.. and still sound magical. Subscribed. Respect. Paul, Dublin Ireland

[@spcowen]

In the UK there is a company called a music Magpie where you can buy 4 CDs for £8. All used but never had any problems with them.

[@audioarkitekts]

Very nice! Sounds like a great deal! 👍

[@mcrobbj]

Poundland used to do the same CD's for £1, not all Music Magpie CD's are that cheap, thrift shops can be good ( very variable),avoid Oxfam as the want form £3 up for stuff you can pick up for less on MM and £1-1.50 in other charity shops.

[@cdspecialist1]

Great video! I’d add Tower Records (used to shop at their brick and mortar shops) but now solely online retailer

[@audioarkitekts]

You're right. Amoeba has an online presence too I believe.

[@jaywhite1141]

I’ve got Over 60,000 CDs 💿 I absolutely still love buying CDs 💿 in 2022

[@audioarkitekts]

That's a lot of CD's!!!

[@DorianPaige00]

That's about how many I have as well-mostly jazz and soul.

[@jaywhite1141]

@@DorianPaige00 nice 👍🏻

[@jaywhite1141]

@@audioarkitekts I know right 😂🤣😂

[@jebmccandless6122]

Sure... You must live in a giant mansion or have a storage facility for just your CDs. I have about 3,000 and they take up A LOT of space.

[@Rock-Pirate]

I agree! I have loved my CD's since the mid 80's. Still buy lots of new and used CD's. Buy most of mine from Discogs! 🏴‍☠️☠️

[@audioarkitekts]

Discogs is great, not a fan of some of the vendors shipping rates, but hey business is business right?

[@vagabond197979]

I can't tell you how exciting it is to see that "antiquated" 80's spine artwork on CDs at Goodwill and know I'm looking at pre-loudness wars (AAD) material.

[@bpalpha]

I probably picked up around 100 cds this year alone from thrift shops. Usually paying around $1.60/ea! Emmylou Harris, Ride, Midnight Oil, U2, R.E.M. (Murmur, Reckoning, & Fables of the Reconstruction!)...the list goes on and on. If you are a audiophile/musicphile, you owe it to yourself to shop second hand shops. I've also picked up a number of decent vinyl records from thrift shops too.

[@brennang.7762]

I used to live in Denver, and I loved going to Twist and Shout. The movie section is also really good.

[@audioarkitekts]

Love that place

[@stardog62]

Reissue labels are a good place to find CDs. I know of a couple. BGO, and Wounded Bird Records. I hope your viewers know of some more. I believe BGO, which stands for Beat Goes On, is located in Britain. They sell CDs from April Wine's back catalog, among others.

[@KobeyEBeats]

The only problem with buying online for me, is that shipping to Canada can be outrageous. I was looking at buying a cd the other day directly from the artist’s website, and it cost $40 (cad) just for shipping

[@techbulb3440]

Yea, it’s so expensive in Canada

[@NonetheWiserNJ]

North NJ guy here- Sound Exchange in Wayne is great for CDs & vinyl. Station 1 in Pompton Lakes is great for used CDs. Lately my thing has been buying the first gen original master of classics albums I had on cassettes….I hate the way modern CDs sound but older CDs aren’t brick walled to death so they sound great!

[@markorollo.]

Im still a CD person. Still not got into downloading music. But I've started throwing out my DVD cases and putting my DVDs in wallets stored in A5 box files , so might do that with my CDs too. It's nice to own physical media and always will be.

[@anaelizabethsepulveda5948]

Unfortunately, no release on record stores are on PAL pitch

[@espowari]

McKay's Books in Nashville TN has TONS. I bought the entire U2 catalog as 'scratched' for about $0.55 each...

[@vagabond197979]

We have two McKay's here in North Carolina. I was just there this past week. I always look through the bargain section where you can find some real gems for under a buck.

[@paylnyles]

In the UK/Manchester Charity Shops have so much stock and you can get some for FREE but 50p is common and in the sale 5 CD's for £1 x

[@audioarkitekts]

That's a way better deal than I've come across out here. Cheers!

[@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox]

I buy loads here in Scotland from a UK national supermarket chain called Asda, the sell new and their "repackaged" used CDs sell for £1-2. I buy 10-20+ of these at a time.

[@audioarkitekts]

I wish our supermarkets here in the US were like that!

[@Benvos]

I live by an Asda, never thought about checking them for CDs!

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

It's better to go to the bigger Asda stores though, you find more titles there. I got Adele's albums 19 and 25 for £2 each in my nearest large store.

[@audioaficionado9494]

I still buy CDs on line and in a retail store on occasion looking for specific albums, but mostly I hoover them up at used record stores and thrift stores. I must have several hundred by now.

[@Shnick]

Best Buy this week (Oct 2023) announced they’re not selling DVDs or BluRays anymore. Always chasing the newest dollar.

[@Kowinaida]

Here in the UK we have nothing nowhere near the scale of Twist & Shout. What a great store. I suspect America has far better record stores than probably anywhere else in the world...

[@audioarkitekts]

I'm sure the UK has some really nice hidden treasures. 👍

[@angelsteelman5892]

Thank you for uploading this video. I plan to buy some blank cds and add tracks to them and make a case for them and give them to some friends and family for Christmas gifts! ☺

[@audioarkitekts]

That's a good plan. 👍 Find out what some of their favorite songs were from their generation. I would buy the file online like on iTunes or Amazon

[@antwanalston4572]

Great video audio I love this video because I love collecting vinyls cassette tapes and especially cds I am so happy cds are in the spotlight right now to me I'm from south Carolina I am lucky to go certain places where I'm from I go to shop for cds for places like monster music only independent record store I go to mr k's used book store I go to Barnes and Nobel I go to big lots there cds are little slim there I go to thrift store I go to goodwill I go to habitat that's a used spot I go to target but there cds are slim Wal-Mart but there cds are slim also and last but not least I go to the flea market amazing used spot a lot of cds cassette tapes and vinyls as well flea market is dope I go to fye at the Northwoods mall I ain't been there In a while and last but not least my nephew giving me so much of music that he doesn't listen to like vinyl records 33's and 45's a lot of cassette tapes and a lot of cds too thanks to my nephew because I love physical media music collection I will never get rid of my music collection because I come from a era where you own a piece of music art that means something to me I still buying cds cassettes and vinyls till this day let's keep it alive support your lost and found spots support you used book stores support your chain music stores support your independent record stores especially mom and pops stores too and also the most important support your artists that you love it don't matter if they are mainstream major or underground independent when you buy the physical media the money is right there in their hands and that's how you do it I rather go and shop because is a good experience more than buying offline thanks audio I love this video so much I'm smash up the likes for this and I'm going to share this also audio arkitekts amazing KZbinr subscribe amazing content one love peace

[@audioarkitekts]

Thank you so much Antwan, this was an awesome breakdown for People in South Carolina and around the country. The movement is there, CDs are coming back. Thank you for your support. It's viewers like you that make all the work I do on these vids worth it!

[@derhandtrommler]

I'm new here, but glad I found you. I don't do vinyl any more for all the reasons you are familiar. My very first collectors emporium was also in the Denver area, but is now long gone. I buy rock, mostly from the 70's and 80's but some well beyond. I collect for personal taste, not for collector's value. I own probably 2,000 discs. I, too, have bought discs I already own, that I don't need multiple copies of.I'm also a musician. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to.

[@shadouk6737]

Worth mentioning that artists' royalties per CD was significantly lower than what they earned from vinyl. This is probably still the case given how artists are being ripped off by streaming.

[@i.Gnarly]

But historically cds sold way higher volumes so many artists ended up making way more from CDs than vinyl. Now it might be different since vinyl is price gouged lol.

[@mic44lee44]

Hey Mike’s Thanks 😊 You Helped Me And Keep Me Steady On The Music Journey 😊

[@audioarkitekts]

Thanks for the feedback Mike!

[@mic44lee44]

I went to Sugar Loaf Records and they had Some Great CD’s and A Lot of Vinyl !!! LOL But Thanks Again 🙂

[@markboyd934]

Wanted to say thanks for the Twist and Shout suggestion. Was in town on business from Houston and found a break to pop into this gem in Denver. Could have spent a day here.

[@audioarkitekts]

It's amazing isnt it

[@markboyd934]

It is mind blowing. Great selection.

[@howeyes]

You need to check out Amoeba in Hollywood. IMO, they have the biggest selection.

[@audioarkitekts]

I'll be sure to do so next time I am in town.

[@robertquant1122]

Yes aomeba had a lot of CDs records blue rays and dvds 📀 I go there alot I love that store

[@superunknown2812]

Discogs is where i get most of my cds.Great community on there where you can add people that carry most of your types of music at your desired price range as freinds which is very convenient.Rating system on cds is good too some shipping rates can be high but i usually stick within Canada where im from.Love the NIN shirt by the way never seen that one before

[@CurleyxD]

Dude denver local here too! I am in Twist and Shout at least once a week sometimes twice!! their CD section is amazing!!

[@audioarkitekts]

I featured Twist and Shout in my last video where I show people where to buy CD's check it out. I love Angelo's as well, but Twist and Shout is the gold standard for sure. Something for everyone in there.

[@Mrmikeytheaccountant]

My other favorite thing about thrift shops is they’re a great way to get the case, booklet, and artwork for some CDs I have where I only have the disc. Early on in my hi-fi journey I got a pair of Sony 400 disc CD changers so I foolishly got rid of the artwork for all my CDs. Now the thrift shop sometimes has CDs that are missing the disc but have everything else so it works out perfectly for me!

[@neccros007]

having worked at a music store in the past, I amassed about 1200+ CDs so I don't buy as much physical these days but would like to find a cheap place to find used ones. I am really looking for Electronic Dance (Trance, House, etc.) from back in the day that I couldn't afford to buy back then.

[@kostasjezuz4846]

Liked and subscribed because of the nine inch nails t-shirt! Also, big fan of bandcamp and discogs!

[@audioarkitekts]

Thanks! Much appreciated 🙏 I love that shirt. And of course my collection of NIN CDs 💿

[@mitchgray7391]

I bought 169 CDs just since black Friday. I'm really trying to keep CDs alive. But there are no record stores in my area. The nearest record store to me is in Barrie Ontario which is over 6 hours away. If amazon and eBay and discogs stop selling CDs I'm screwed.

[@MetalJohnIcedEarthGeeksvlog]

Cds are best & still love them for artwork with lyrics.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Tower Reccords is my #1goto for C.D.s also here in Kentucky U.S. we have CD-Central reccords and Tapes I found some rare cds , just got in Jose James Bluenote CD and ohhh my ! it's 🔥 They sale out quick Thanks for the video

[@SHOPFLOORTONE]

Love the shirt. Nails are awesome.

[@nncoco]

Library charity stores are very popular where I live and usually sell CDs for $1 or less.

[@audioarkitekts]

Oh I will have to check this out.

[@rickquesada925]

The Barnes and Noble Online Store is good for Reggaeton CD's and Latin Music. I like their music selection.

[@legrandgroves8560]

Please do a video on how to use discogs, how to enter your collection

[@audioarkitekts]

You got it! I was already thinking about that.

[@chrisshill5044]

Good question. No turntable and a long list of things I can't find

[@midnightpharoah]

Much as I dig discogs, Rateyour music is my favorite audiofile place, but most CDs I purchase are from local record shops (We have 2 left, & it looks like a new one is opening!)

[@tkusterb]

I live in Denver and love Twist and Shout also. There is also the Wax Trax stores on 13th Avenue.

[@3dimensionsofmusic3D]

Hello. Another great place I've found CDs very cheap 50C to $1 is local Church rummage / bazaar sales. Congregants donate the product and the Church prices them to move. I've found mint CDs there too (unopened).

[@fluorite1965]

I had to downsize my cds but I kept my favorites of course I still love listening to them.

[@nncoco]

Yard sales. Hit them late and get the lot for next to nothing. Most people's taste is terrible but on rare occasions, I find a very well-currated collection of an entire genre of music.

[@audioarkitekts]

That's a great idea 💡

[@jeffwanser5727]

I often hit up the area flea markets and library book sales.

[@petervanlonkhuijzen5242]

Love to buy cd's, never stop buying them, never never never

[@audioarkitekts]

Me neither!

[@LorenzoNW]

Have you tried Auric Illuminator on your CDs? After using it myself, I can't even listen to untreated CDs. The improvement is that significant!

[@audioarkitekts]

That sounds interesting, possibly a future video? 🤔

[@LorenzoNW]

@@audioarkitekts There's a few out there already but if you can turn more people on to an amazing tweak, more power to ya.

[@timlamping4715]

There are still record shows,with tons of CDs to be found. One is in Hillside,Illinois,Sunday, May 15th. CDs no more than $1 to $10. Imports more.

[@audioarkitekts]

I wish there were CD conventions

[@bobwoodhouse9178]

I have a collection of cds called 'talking classics). There are 75 all together, and they where produced from 1994 thru 1997. There was also a cassette version but I only collect cds. Where these ever marketed in the U.S. I am from England, now living in Spain.

[@audioarkitekts]

I'll have to look into this collection

[@thomasward00]

My dad was an audiophile, I picked up the hobby from him.. He had a huge record collection but in the late 80s, he moved to CD and didn't look back. Even back in the 80s it was clear that CDs are better in every way, then and now. The LP trend is simply hipster nostalgia, spending tons of money on a clearly inferior sound.

[@audioarkitekts]

Couldn't agree more. That's awesome you were able to share that with your dad.

[@kennixox262]

I doubt that too many hipsters are purchasing a $10,000+ turntable, arm, cartridge, or phono stage.

[@juliannavarro7833]

Yo I live near Denver in definitely gonna check that twist n shout out

[@audioarkitekts]

It's really badass

[@kinwahvincentcheng5967]

The problem I experienced is CDs don't last . My collection has corrosion problems. No more CDs

[@Mariofans-gn1lu]

shut up cds are the best

[@NLKINK]

That is a shame. I've been collecting CD's from as early as 1990 and still have to find my first corroded CD in my collection.

[@marioplus321]

Are there really still such cd shops???Love to see more of them as I am proud owner of my collection[1653 cds as for now] . Does it exist nowadays,I mean the shop?

[@andreassouth1523]

I buy cds from 1992 until today and i love it!!

[@charlessinger7740]

Hello, I like your video. How about Half Price Books? They usually have a good cd collection .

[@audioarkitekts]

I do really like that store as well.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Collector's choice music amazing selection and catalogs

[@theredon2]

My best format to listen is records but I only buy the one I really want and have to be from master tapes. But I also buy cd’s. Not all cds sound good. The funny thing is that people say a good sounding cd sound analog with a DAC. All I can say is to get what is make you enjoy the music!

[@audioarkitekts]

You may not be a huge fan of my next video then because I will be going over the benefits of CDs over vinyl 😉 I am going to keep it civil in the video though lol since I do own a turntable and a select few records.

[@theredon2]

@@audioarkitekts I’ll wait for the next one 😀 But one really benefit is the price I get my cds from goodwill and you can’t beat a 2 dlls cds.

[@CoasterMan13Official]

To answer this question, go to used records stores, thrift stores, and maybe flea markets to look for CDs. Maybe once I move out of the sticks, I'll buy me some CDs, and I'll probably have to buy an old discman from eBay.

[@matrock6656]

Well you can buy cd's everywhere still and now vinyls. Cassettes are the best for me and theyre coming back slowly

[@jlcougilljr]

i'm gettin' a woody!!!! ain't niothin' better then goin' out diggin' for vinyl,cassettes and cd's brother!! \m/ \m/

[@audioarkitekts]

I LOVE it!

[@jamiewiesner135]

Music streaming is ok but nothing beats CDs. I love CDs.

[@audioarkitekts]

Agreed 👍

[@robertquant1122]

CDs 💿 forever better sound quality and u own it

[@bikdav]

Lately, I been buying used CDs at Saver's - a chain of thrift stores in my area. The discs don't have to be "mint." I just want them to play. Usually, if the CD looks badly scratched and scraped, I'll avoid that one.

[@audioarkitekts]

I had Savers where I once lived, love that store. It's huge!

[@chrisgorman8191]

I work at a Savers in Australia. We put hundreds of CDs a day for only $1.99. We get all genres. Some amazing things come through.

[@ESCHORNH]

My Barnes & Noble has no way near this large a CD selection. It is literally just one side of a row.

[@audioarkitekts]

Unfortunately they are all different. I've been to some in Denver that don't have that area at all 😞

[@GRT666]

I've been buying huge amounts of cds lately. Lots of them ordered from a local place, driving to the big city got me a stack of used ones at a hole in the wall store. Goodwill stores here mostly have exactly the same thing at every store, though always worth checking as I did just find 4 like new Pat Metheny cds at a Goodwill recently.

[@johnstone4913]

I got Elvis golden hits, and The Byrds 5th Dimension at only $5.99 each last week. Many CDs are a good deal compared to the price of new LPs.

[@earlanderson2258]

Monster Records Charleston S C! Great Store !!!

[@graemeknowles1431]

I buy at least one new CD a week. Norah Jones Come Away With Me 3CD anniversary edition is my purchase this week

[@dang75790]

look at flea markets as well.

[@michaelwood4661]

Partner she loves physical cds 💿 loves supporting her artists good investment streaming is bad investment also has some vinyls

[@Light-Shift]

I dont like being charged by corporate monthly for listening to music only they own. I support the cd but wonder how many of the used cds are full of scratches with either short life spans or the music skips.

[@nolimitbryan3263]

I don’t play the CDs I got they’re more like collecter items that hold a value to me I do stream my music tho it’s just easier… but I really only buy albums that I really loved and are special to me

[@Coneman3]

In U.K. it’s amazon or charity shops.eBay if desperate.

[@MuzikJunky]

I love CDs, and I love vinyl, but I take the format that has the most music on a per-title basis. Don’t forget about Alibris, though! Peace.

[@audioarkitekts]

I'll check it out

[@jmad627]

The prices for vinyl, new, first pressings, and plain used have gotten a bit too high for my budget and I’ve been looking towards and buying used CDs.

[@SubirSengupta1]

Rasputin music in the Bay area has a great collection of used and new CD's and Vinyl

[@csscott9803]

Amoeba Music has a load section of CDs

[@CBT5777]

I only predominantly like metal. I already own about 500 cd's/250 vinyl records. I can't imagine buying any more. There's too much music. I have pretty much all of the best rock/ metal albums of all time. If I bought any more, I fear it will become an unhealthy addiction. But I am looking for the Thin Lizzy "rock legends" box set. The only way for me to get this is buying on eBay for 200 bucks. That is pretty much the only way I can get out of print cd's.

[@jsizemo]

How about at live shows and buying directly from the artist? Just about all the CDs I bought in the last 5 years, I’ve bought that way.

[@mikecruz3902]

Just make sure you use monster cables for the CD player to integrated amplifier.

[@leswidner632]

My town doesn't have a Barnes and noble or fye anymore they both closed we also don't have any local record stores so I have to buy all my cd's online or at target or goodwill which kinda sucks cause it makes it really hard to shop for CDs and alot of times Amazon cds the cases come in damaged or cracked which makes it an inconvenience to purchase cd's online so it's really frustrating right now but I do find a couple CDs at the family dollar and dollar general stores in my town

[@audioarkitekts]

Allow me to introduce you to Discogs, my friend. It's such an amazing marketplace for those who are in an area without the convenience of a record shop.

[@leswidner632]

@@audioarkitekts ok thanks I'll try it out and Walmart is the worst to buy CDs from they have a couple of the new releases but it's mostly just compilation albums which I really don't like cause I like the album itself and compilation albums are usually too long or just have songs you already have or heard before

[@pomelpomel]

when i try to by cds most shops sell them for 15$

[@djtrishm]

Antique malls have CDs too

[@audioarkitekts]

Yes! I have been to one and you're right there are some gems in there as well!

[@EastAngliaUK]

if wanted say a dance or house album Amazon prime seems to be really cheap used ones but cannot always tell condition.

[@neccros007]

you mentioned a CD collectors group on Facebook. Do you have a link to it?

[@aceman3577]

My local mall don't have record stores so my question to you when do you think the malls will start bringing record stores back again

[@audioarkitekts]

I am hoping once they realize there is still interest in physical media. Right now companies are scared to take the leap of faith because stocking inventory is a huge cost and right now the interest is barely starting to return from its hiatus. I say give it a couple years and you will start seeing hybrid record shops inside of malls, ones that sell a variety of things that are popular and have a section for CDs and Records. I think that's where it will start and it will probably go from there.

[@GumonX]

Nice video! anyone can notice that you hate vinyl hahaha antiquated format hahaha

[@audioarkitekts]

I don't hate it, I just find it more as a collectible than a source for music consumption

[@GumonX]

@@audioarkitekts haha! well a couple of friends call me a antiquated guy for having CDs :D

[@audioarkitekts]

@@GumonX I catch the same, but I still love them. Lol

[@xaviborrell9078]

A friend of mine who lives in Madrid has an la diva transport and a metronome dac and the sound of his CD's is amazing!!! Thank you for your Channel and your inspiring work. Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.

[@audioarkitekts]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope to visit Spain someday. 🇪🇸

[@hailnarii4239]

I still purchase cds 💿 in my local hometown

[@frederf69]

The best place to buy music is from the artist direct

[@michaelwood4661]

Great video

[@moonlambo5229]

CD's are making a comeback which is annoying because I thought I would be able to find super common CDs from the 90s and 00s cheap. I went to 3 thrift stores and looked at over 1000 CDs. Not one Green Day, No Doubt, Aqua etc.

[@bobriedel3277]

Related question : How do CDs that are burned from your computer compare in sound quality to CDs that are store bought?

[@mimofi]

You cannot comment on the difference in sound and assume it is the SHMCD effect, especially for a Japan release. I have had Japan releases on the same CD format as a non Japan release and it sounded different and often way better. I bet if you find a regular CD Japan issue of the same SHMCD Japan issue (ie same year, same album) the difference will be zero. This is true with SACD as well, ie the only bulletproof way to compare an SACD to CD sound is a hybrid SACD that has a redbook CD layer as you are sure it's the same mastering. As well, SHMCD vs SACD is not really another format, ie SHMCD is redbook CD. Another example is XRCD or HDCD or 2K etc. These do also sound better than the regular CD issue as remastered and encoded better. I own a few SHMCDs eg portraits in Jazz Bill Evans and We get requests Oscar Peterson and I also have these in SACD and K2HD CD and the best sounding of each is by FAR the K2HD because of the mastering and encoding. Generally an SACD or SHMCD or XRCD or K2HD etc will sound better the the standard mass issues redbook because of the mastering and encoding that is done with care and attention. In my experience the best sounding ones were the XRCD and 2KHD CDs. Note that even CDs I bought in the early times of CD and re purchase today sound way way better because these are often later issues that had been remastered etc. All that to say on its own SHMCD is not making any impact in my opinion, but Japan issues are always great sounding ( they are passionate about audio) and so do specialty releases (incl. SHMCD but also HDCD, XRCD, 2KDH CD etc and yes SACD regardless of your opinion on DSD because at a minimum the mastering and encoding done with much greater care than regular mass market issues of CDs. Hot topic, at least for me lol! Thanks for the video and tabling this topic 😊