Do people still use home stereo systems?

[eljefino]

CD audio was a compromise, although it's pretty good. But there were choices made when it was developed in the 80s because of the cost of components at the time. The biggest one would be that the audio timing isn't perfect. Digital recordings are made with a crystal oscillator based clock and the bit values stored as data. Nothing wrong with that. That's almost perfect timing.

Interestingly, the 44.1 Hz sample rate relates to available video recorders at the time, which were the only economical devices with enough bandwidth to make digital recordings in real time.

 

[y_p_w]

Interestingly, the 44.1 Hz sample rate relates to available video recorders at the time, which were the only economical devices with enough bandwidth to make digital recordings in real time.

You mean kHz?

I heard that most professional audio was recorded and/or converted to digital audio at 48 kHz but would then be converted to analog and resampled at 44.1 kHz for CD audio. I think DAT mostly recorded at 48 kHz but prerecorded tapes were typically at 44.1 kHz made off of CD masters. And CDs could be copied at 44.1 kHz where it was an exact copy of the data.

I do remember some CD player ads from Sony that touted that their equipment was used to record digital audio. I remember one showing their 24-track reel to reel digital audio recorder. I remember seeing yellow pages ads for recording studios, and the really nice ones would include something about have at least one 24-track audio recorder.

OK - found a copy of the ad on YouTube:

 

[OVERKILL]

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If OP needs AirPlay support on a budget, WiiM Mini would work well. It can also be connected via optical cable to the receiver and supports lossless.

https://www.amazon.com/WiiM-Mini-Multiroom-Preamplifier-Assistants/dp/B09HC5GRKY


I have an old Chromecast Audio connected via optical to my receiver. My ancient Logitech Media Server recognizes it as a player, so I can stream my entire local audio library (mostly FLAC and some MP3) through it.

That's an excellent option!

 

[Leo99]

If you're into sound quality, nothing touches a CD. I still use my Denon receiver and 5-disc changer with Polk speakers.

Everything is relative, right? I have a Peloton bike hooked up wirelessly to a little bluetooth amp to some old JVC speakers. Sounds tremendous compared to computer speakers.

 

[Pew]

I absolutely would if I had a house....but Townhouse = nono . So.....headphones. Very expensive headphones.

 

[SeaJay]

Nope, not a single person on Earth still uses home stereo systems.

 

[Pablo]

I sadly got rid of everything.

Now I am thinking...............I mean those imo Philippine singers sound so good.

 

[The motor guy]

I absolutely would if I had a house....but Townhouse = nono . So.....headphones. Very expensive headphones.

I have a townhouse. The music would have to be pretty loud for the neighbors to hear. Some are more soundproof than others though

 

[Toy4x4]

Quite often. The system (Yamaha 2095 and Paradigm 9SEs + center and rears) is mostly old, but with some creative wiring, I've been able to get everything audio-wise through the Oppo Bluray player (barring the Yamaha 5 disc) and have plugged a mini-USB drive to it with all the music I want. Movie/TV wise, I press a couple buttons and have digital surround. PITA if I have to take it apart and put back together. It will be a sad/happy day when I can upgrade to make that chore SO much easier with today's wiring tech.

 

[Pew]

I have a townhouse. The music would have to be pretty loud for the neighbors to hear. Some are more soundproof than others though

Lucky, upstairs is a different unit so I can hear my neighbor walk around like she has wooden sandals before she leaves for work. I had a 2.1 computer speakers and at it's lowest settings she can hear the bass.

 

[#18FAN]

Works excellent for my 2 channel listening

 

[NormanBuntz]

The trend for most of us now is away from home stereo components. I think it's because we're getting soft and lazy. I have a higher end component system hard-wired to six rooms in my home: Conrad Johnson amp, Acurus pre-amp, Meridian CD player, Integra CD changer, Harmon Kardon tuner, Legacy in-wall subwoofer and B&W speakers. I just don't use them like I used to. Too old or too lazy.

 

[#18FAN]

I sadly got rid of everything.

Now I am thinking...............I mean those imo Philippine singers sound so good.

I may have a amp and preamp I may depart with.

 

[Pablo]

I may have a amp and preamp I may depart with.

What kind?

 

[ripcord]

Lucky, upstairs is a different unit so I can hear my neighbor walk around like she has wooden sandals before she leaves for work. I had a 2.1 computer speakers and at it's lowest settings she can hear the bass.

I hope you have similar taste in music

 

[supton]

I hope you have similar taste in music

 

[nickaluch]

I'm still rocking the old school system with double subs . A few years ago I did put my old amp away and purchased a Atmos pioneer receiver added a few JBL speakers into the ceiling. Watching movies are even better now.

 

[#18FAN]

What kind?

I'll PM in a bit

 

[alarmguy]

I have a couple of these big receivers things, but they don't have bluetooth. Most times I just play music through my computer, but if I wanted to get more of a full sized stereo receiver with big speakers, I guess I just have to buy a new one with bluetooth audio? Do people still use these though?

You can buy a Bluetooth receiver that plugs into the input section of your equipment.
Just search on Amazon for Bluetooth receiver. Very inexpensive it sounds exactly what you’re looking for.

 

[The motor guy]

You can buy a Bluetooth receiver that plugs into the input section of your equipment.
Just search on Amazon for Bluetooth receiver. Very inexpensive it sounds exactly what you’re looking for.

so the same plug that you plug headphones into? I wonder if you still get good sound quality.