Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- public:musings:cassette:start [05/03/25 10:30 GMT] – [Cassette Tapes] john
+++ public:musings:cassette:start [06/03/25 19:52 GMT] (current) – [Cassette Tapes] john
@@ Line 9: / Line 9: @@
 I grew up in the age of vinyl records, cassette tapes etc. Later I moved to CDs in the 1990s and I still listen to CDs and vinyl LP records at home, and I buy still buy music on CD.
+{{:public:musings:cassette:img_20250305_114832.jpg?400|Some LPs...}}
 I tried Spotify a few times in recent years, but always found it unpleasant.
@@ Line 22: / Line 24: @@
 Limiting one's available options -  e.g. by carrying only one or two cassettes - and not letting **//The Algorithm//** dictate what you listen to - seems better, to me.
-I've never really got into the "always wearing headphones/earbuds and listening to music" mindset. I am from the generation who first took up the Sony Walkman, but I prefer to be aware of my surroundings when I'm walking about, so listening to music "on the go" isn't really a thing I'm very interested in. I **do** enjoy having something to listen to for instance when I'm working - but not via earbuds.... just on a regular loudspeaker. The little Sony TCM-939 "shoebox" tape recorder is ideal for that purpose. I've even taped a few //podcast// episodes that I can then listen to on tape....
+I've never really got into the "always wearing headphones/earbuds and listening to music" mindset. I am from the generation who first took up the Sony Walkman, but I prefer to be aware of my surroundings when I'm walking about, so listening to music "on the go" isn't really a thing I'm very interested in. I **do** enjoy having something to listen to for instance when I'm working - but not via earbuds.... just on a regular loudspeaker. The little Sony TCM-939 "shoebox" tape recorder //might// work for that purpose.
 I also carry a small "transistor" radio with me in my bag.