CD vs Streaming
CD vs Streaming, we live in a streaming world, however many of us still own CDs, should we ditch them Read More
The 101 of speakers
The 101 of speakers – In this weeks blog we break down the different types of home speakers that Rapallo Read More
4K Blu-ray vs. Streaming
4K Blu-ray vs. Streaming – This week we look at which is the best way to watch movies? Is it Read More
WHAT is a AV Receiver & WHY do I need one?
Nothing beats the surround sound for movies and TV, and the surround sound starts with a home theatre receiver. But Read More
15 Steps To The Perfect Turntable
Today I’m going to show you 15 Steps To The Perfect Turntable, often a over-looked aspect to enjoying the vinyl. Read More
A case for CD players – updated
Whenever I post something on Facebook about Blu-ray players or CD players, guaranteed somebody will reply:’ Do people still buy these?’ While obviously nowhere near in the same amounts as say 15 years ago, the answer is still ‘yes’. Despite the convenience of streaming and the romance of vinyl, the truth is: CDs are still an excellent music format.
At the Rapallo home, Spotify Premium gets a lot of use for all sorts of reasons (the presence of young people not being the least of it). But we’ve also got hundreds of CDs in the cupboard, and we’re not getting rid of them. After all, the humble CD player still offers high-quality audio that trumps a lot of the streaming services out there.