> Now I'm starting to understand the content providers(ok, so they're just > expensive middle men/parasites) a little more. When we had records they > would wear out and we'd have to buy new ones if we wanted good sound. Now > it seems that the CDs are wearing out and we may have to go buy new(or used > good ones) to replace them. My vinyl seems to be keeping fine. Mostly recent i.e last few years but also quite i bit of 60's, 70's 80's etc. Got some stuff 2nd hand from a library which is in great nick. My ortofon elektro needles are quite nice regarding vinyl burn. Loki