[Web4lib] Where to invest in music collection.

[Lawrence Milliken]

Unfortunately, LPs would have to be ripped in real-time so that's about
45min. per
    album.  Even with student workers it would probably be cheaper to
    replace the tracks online or offline.  Probably would be ok to do
for
    rare and out-of-print recordings though.



Larry Milliken
Reference Librarian 
Neumann College Library

>>> Mike Taylor <mike at indexdata.com> 10/20/06 11:34 AM >>>
Keith D. Engwall writes:
 > Our library is finally looking at trying to migrate from its
 > ancient lp collection to a more modern format.  There are some who
 > have expressed concern that Compact Disc is in its autumn years as
 > a format, so that *starting* a CD collection now would be an unwise
 > investment.  If we already had a sizeable CD collection, it would
 > only make sense to continue using that format.  But starting from
 > scratch, is that where we should be putting our money?

Why not just rip your LPs to MP3 (or perhaps OGG)?

No new money to pay, since you already own the music.

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