Summary of 15 reasons why I STILL BUY CDs

00:00:00 - 00:20:00

The YouTube user discusses 15 reasons why they still buy and listen to CDs, some of which relate to listener commitment, environmental impact, and quality of sound. They also mention that they no longer release music on vinyl, and that they prefer CDs with a better signal-to-noise ratio, better channel separation, and better frequency response.

• 00:00:00 The author of the video talks about the reasons why he still buys CDs, citing reasons such as the physical format being retained, the ability to handle music, and the lack of metadata on streaming services. He also mentions that CDs are less likely to get damaged in transit, and that they are more likely to be in good condition than vinyl. Finally, he talks about the importance of CDs in the music industry, and how they are less likely to get damaged when shipped using traditional mail.
• 00:05:00 The author feels that many reasons still exist for why people buy CDs, including the following: they are cheaper than vinyl, they are easier to store, they are easier to play and they do not suffer from surface noise. He also mentions that CDs were successful in capturing the classical music market.
• 00:10:00 The author discusses the reasons why he still buys CDs, including the fact that they're always available, the artist gets more money, and the quality of remasters has decreased in recent years. He also mentions that some streaming services delete the original master, which disadvantages fans who want to listen to the album in its original form.
• 00:15:00 The YouTube user discusses 15 reasons why they still buy and listen to CDs, some of which relate to listener commitment, environmental impact, and quality of sound. They also mention that they no longer release music on vinyl, and that they prefer CDs with a better signal-to-noise ratio, better channel separation, and better frequency response.
• 00:20:00 The author discusses why he still buys CDs, despite the rise of other music formats. He credits the CD with saving vinyl from becoming the most popular music format on the planet. He encourages others to watch the video and share it if they share the author's love of high-end audio and music.