The quality of pre-recorded music is pretty important to me. I like the convenience of "down loadable" files but I don't purchase them, for quality reasons. Instead I rip my own CDs. This gives me total control over the level of quality and the amount of space needed to store the ripped files.
However, the quality of MP3's, and the like, are dependent on the quality of the source. This led me to wonder just how good are our CDs? Does the quality vary from place to place? There has been some discussion that where the CDs are pressed and the quality of the masters used can have an impact on sound.
I also wondered why prices vary as much as they do, substantially in some cases. How is it that some places can sell the same CD (new) for much less than others? Could it be because shortcuts were taken in the manufacturing process, or could it be we are allowing ourselves to be taken advantage of? For instance, how is it that Club CDs cost less than Retail CDs? Is it because of less overhead or less quality?
However, the quality of MP3's, and the like, are dependent on the quality of the source. This led me to wonder just how good are our CDs? Does the quality vary from place to place? There has been some discussion that where the CDs are pressed and the quality of the masters used can have an impact on sound.
I also wondered why prices vary as much as they do, substantially in some cases. How is it that some places can sell the same CD (new) for much less than others? Could it be because shortcuts were taken in the manufacturing process, or could it be we are allowing ourselves to be taken advantage of? For instance, how is it that Club CDs cost less than Retail CDs? Is it because of less overhead or less quality?
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