So, how long does a cd really last?

My old Stevie Wonder cd’s from the album “Songs in The Key of Life” are going strong soon turning 40 years or so.

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How many years more?

Well, I will report back in ten years time. :-)

I own thousands of CDs and I've had one that decayed to the extent it couldn't be played. So far :)

My wife and I still have a load of CDs in storage. Seems daft to get rid of them when we paid so much for them in the first place.

I sometimes wonder if any of the mid-to-late 80s ones are worth anything. Too busy to find out though.

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2021-09-16 09:26 My wife and I still have a load of CDs in storage. Seems daft to get rid of them when we paid so much for them in the first place.

I sometimes wonder if any of the mid-to-late 80s ones are worth anything. Too busy to find out though.

They are worth absolutely nothing! Just send them to me and get yourself some more storage room........

:-)

:D

So I have to pay shipping as well !!

As a friend that can be negotiated... :-)

You're too kind :)

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2021-09-16 12:13 You're too kind :)

And generous too. ;-)

beck wrote: ↑2021-09-16 09:52

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2021-09-16 09:26 My wife and I still have a load of CDs in storage. Seems daft to get rid of them when we paid so much for them in the first place.

I sometimes wonder if any of the mid-to-late 80s ones are worth anything. Too busy to find out though.

They are worth absolutely nothing! Just send them to me and get yourself some more storage room........

:-)

🤣

I have always wondered why digital in general sounded thinner and less human than a record played on an early “Ivor” Sondek (not younger than early 1990’s).

I have found out that it is possible to “tune” my digital setup towards that sound. The industry (Linn) has moved the other way trying to get the Sondek to sound more like their digital offerings.

This is not about what is right or wrong. To me it is about what is possible.

The key is to minimise vibrations going from anywhere outside the (in my case) cd player and into the reading of the cd.

Latest I have put three small pieces of felt onto the end of the power cord going into the wall power outlet.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/w4i4e7qs9tw0y ... 3.jpg?dl=0

This made a big difference. The vibrations going from the wall all the way to the cd player changes the performance of the cd player.

You can also place the felt on the wall outlet instead or combine... To me it changes the sound.

We can all experiment and listen to the result. Just try it yourself. :-)

I am probably overreacting but the idea of flammable felt right next to electrical pins that go into an AC socket would have me a bit worried. I suppose it is unlikely to cause a problem but it just makes me a bit uneasy.

ThomasOK wrote: ↑2021-10-16 16:00 I am probably overreacting but the idea of flammable felt right next to electrical pins that go into an AC socket would have me a bit worried. I suppose it is unlikely to cause a problem but it just makes me a bit uneasy.

Thank you for pointing that out Thomas. We do not want any accidents!

Has anyone tried the Naim power cords? They have designed in vibration breaks similar to beck’s idea. I think the cheaper version uses the same power cable as Linn (iSheng) with their proprietary vibration reducing wall plug. The more expensive one uses a heavier gauge flex with vibration reducing wall and iec plugs.

I bought a Naim power chord a few years back for a Linn Kisto. Im sorry but I have no identification or technical details to pass on the nature of the plug.

I was looking forward to a perceptible upgrade. Instead what I got was a thief who robbed both music and sound.

Returned.

Discodave wrote: ↑2021-10-17 13:39 I bought a Naim power chord a few years back for a Linn Kisto. Im sorry but I have no identification or technical details to pass on the nature of the plug.

I was looking forward to a perceptible upgrade. Instead what I got was a thief who robbed both music and sound.

Returned.

Interesting. Thank you.

No probs. But obviously you should have a try yourself but make sure you can return it!!!

Discodave wrote: ↑2021-10-17 16:46 No probs. But obviously you should have a try yourself but make sure you can return it!!!

+1, Yes, try it in your system is the best option, If don't work than you can try Lejonklou Power Cord ...