$5* | Metallica: Ride The Lightning (Audio CD) + AutoRip MP3 Album at Amazon

VioletHealth8715

Jul 23, 2026 2:57 PM

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VioletHealth8715Jul 23, 2026 2:57 PM

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People still buy CDs?
I understand vinyl but CDs?

gman_lumos

Jul 25, 2026 3:42 PM

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Quote from VioletHealth8715

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People still buy CDs?I understand vinyl but CDs?

I think it's bit of an in-trend thing these days to buy and own physical media. Vinyls are a bit more expensive. A $5 Metallica CD is more friendly for folks just getting into collecting. That and CDs being of better audio fidelity than LPs.

I'm actually buying this CD the same way I'd buy a book or something else that's tangible.

Having said all of that, if the goal is just listening to the sounds, digital (FLAC/lossless/320k mp3) is 100% on par/better than physical media in general. Sure, the better hardware you have, maybe you hear more of the specifics. But a FOSI DS1 (there's a current deal on that) through your phone that's streaming /rendering digital audio, through a decent set if headphones/IEMs , will be all that you would ever need to enjoy good sound.

The "audiophile" experience is more of a rich-people hobby, which is fine and fair. But no one who's not in that camp should ever feel like they can't enjoy good audio. Because you can. And you should.

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BeigeTank292

Jul 26, 2026 1:52 AM

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Quote from VioletHealth8715

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People still buy CDs?I understand vinyl but CDs?

LOL. Some of us actually grew up with tangible items like books, CDs, cassette tapes, and records. I prefer to not rely on some corporation allowing me to continue access to things I have bought. CinemaNow taught me that.

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Now1

Jul 26, 2026 4:02 AM

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Now1Jul 26, 2026 4:02 AM

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My friends girlfriend took a ride on my lightning last night

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joe_blow_xbox

Jul 26, 2026 6:42 AM

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joe_blow_xboxJul 26, 2026 6:42 AM

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Peak Metallica!!!!

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k1down

Jul 26, 2026 3:37 PM

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k1downJul 26, 2026 3:37 PM

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the other metallica remasters sound kinda crappy on the mix. dunno if this one too, just a heads up

edit: deals dead

CleverLeopard2965

Jul 28, 2026 4:25 PM

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CleverLeopard2965Jul 28, 2026 4:25 PM

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Quote from VioletHealth8715

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People still buy CDs?I understand vinyl but CDs?

I started getting back into CDs again. Cheap and easy way to get 16 bit 44.1kHz lossless files for my Plex/Plexamp streaming setup. This is a good deal. Own instead of rent music access.

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SkillfulMask719

Jul 30, 2026 12:42 PM

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SkillfulMask719Jul 30, 2026 12:42 PM

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Quote from gman_lumos

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I think it's bit of an in-trend thing these days to buy and own physical media. Vinyls are a bit more expensive. A $5 Metallica CD is more friendly for folks just getting into collecting. That and CDs being of better audio fidelity than LPs.

I'm actually buying this CD the same way I'd buy a book or something else that's tangible.

Having said all of that, if the goal is just listening to the sounds, digital (FLAC/lossless/320k mp3) is 100% on par/better than physical media in general. Sure, the better hardware you have, maybe you hear more of the specifics. But a FOSI DS1 (there's a current deal on that) through your phone that's streaming /rendering digital audio, through a decent set if headphones/IEMs , will be all that you would ever need to enjoy good sound.

The "audiophile" experience is more of a rich-people hobby, which is fine and fair. But no one who's not in that camp should ever feel like they can't enjoy good audio. Because you can. And you should.

like many things, where you place the definition of "audiophile" determines your value of it. You can pick up a vintage turntable often for less than 100 bucks, speakers same thing less than 100 bucks. I grabbed a pair of Pioneer speakers at Kiwanis yesterday for 5 bucks. Are they the best in the world? of course not, but they are not soup cans on string either. Grab a cheap receiver at goodwill for 20 bucks and now you have a complete "audiophile" listening system. I'd put my system up against many for a lot more money. A lot of the stuff made in the last 20 years is not "collectible" but it has great sound despite the plastic front and generic looks.

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