Album covers ain't nothing like the real thing, baby

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@David_Pleiss

I really thought it was going to be just as in-depth as looking at an album cover and inner sleeve, with all the liner notes and pertinent info about every musician on each track, and album images of the band, etc.

Yes, I thought the same thing, 6+ years ago. Roon can only display what is available from the metadata providers, just like Tidal/Qobuz.

@David_Pleiss

I’m going back to the record stores this week to start restocking

I’m with you on that. After 50+ years since the last one, I bought a new TT (record player) last year. I don’t have any of my old LPs, but that’s Ok. My tastes now are not the same as my 19 year old self.

There are a lot cheaper places online to re-stock than a record store, but it’s looking at digital display of LPs rather than holding the real deal… Which I guess is at the crux of your complaint.

My stomping grounds are DustyGroove and AcousticSounds, to name two.

Also, visit this section of the forum.

➡️ The Vinyl Bar (Yes, we’re open)

Our corner where we can talk about vinyl, share records we have recently purchased, old and new releases, pre-orders, talk about your collection… the lot! No arguing about which sounds better - vinyl or digital You will be painfully moderated by Kevin aka @AceRimmer. Plus, we all know MIDI is king! PS: This will also be the place where we (try to) convince @Michael_Harris to buy his first turntable, or chip in to buy him one Also linking to this great turntable s…