"Vinyl is overrated!"
"Too expensive!"
"Streaming gives you everything—why bother?"
"It’s not even portable!"
If you've ever considered getting into vinyl, you've probably heard these arguments. And from a purely practical, engineering-driven standpoint, they’re not wrong. If music is just background noise to you, streaming is the ultimate convenience.
But if you believe music deserves dedicated attention, keep reading.
For years, I held back from vinyl for the same reasons. Streaming was easy, offering an endless library at my fingertips. But over time, I noticed something: I was stuck in a loop, listening to the same 80% of songs on repeat. The thrill of discovering new music was fading.
Then, I realized another shift—music had become background noise. I played it while walking, at the gym, in the car. It was just rhythm setting my pace, no longer an experience on its own. As I deepened my mindfulness and Taoist practices, I saw that truly listening to music required presence and intention.
The final push? The relentless grip of tech companies. Subscription upgrades, new devices, constant connection—everything designed to keep us online and distracted.
So, I took the leap. I bought a turntable. I put my phone down. I poured a drink and played an album—not as background noise, but as the main event. And suddenly, it wasn’t just about vinyl. CDs, DVDs, cassettes—physical media of any kind gives you a rare gift: the freedom to be offline.
Vinyl isn’t just about sound quality. It’s about reclaiming focus. It’s about making music an experience again.
Would love to hear your thoughts—does physical music still hold value for you?
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