So much BS here. Having participated in this discussion a few times, I'm baffled by the "vinyl sounds better" argument (it doesn't), yet I have large collection

So much BS here. Having participated in this discussion a few times, I'm baffled by the "vinyl sounds better" argument (it doesn't), yet I have large collection of vinyl which I absolutely love. I think CD's sound terrific (they really do, especially vintage discs), but physical media has far more appeal than just "nostalgia". I also enjoy cassettes, minidisc, and reel to reel. I really do enjoy the physical nature of the media. I love the mechanics of the various machines that are needed for playback (I've been collecting personal CD and minidisc players for the past couple years). The accompanying printed material is truly delightful. My reel to reel is quite finicky and yet threading the tape leads around the various post and across the magnetic heads is magical. Every time. I think my biggest objection to digital streaming services is this: My music disappears unless I keep up with the monthly payment. These companies control what is available. Robert Mitchums's attempt at the native music of Trinidad in his album "Calypso is Like so..." is utterly compelling regardless of the cultural appropriation. This music brings me so much joy. The vintage CD's are out there by the bundle for pennies. What a treasure trove. I just purchased Lorde's "Solar Power" album. Its not available on CD. I took the wave files and created my own CD complete with printed front and back liner notes and art work. My Epson allows printing on CD discs and the final package looks amazing (And I enjoyed designing it myself). Don't get me started on the absolute joy of minidisc. Just about every vinyl album I treasure has been captured by this medium so I can listen on the road. I also enjoy streaming music, but it should be noted that I spend a lot of time offline. My work often requires that I'm out in wild places frequently (I'm off to film California condors on Monday). I might be a dinosaur. But perhaps not, most of my fellow collectors are in their 20's in my region. Reel to reel is the most expensive format per second. It sounds lovely, but cannot match the quality of a Cd or streaming. Yet somehow, a 40 pound reel to reel behemoth with analog VU meters, crunchy switches and smooth turning knobs is just a joy to operate.