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DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media (www.latimes.com)
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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 0 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

They make record players that use lasers so they don’t slowly wear down the grooves

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 13 hours ago

Those dont work great and are no longer made,

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Those never worked well. They pick up every tiny bit of dust and scratch, far more than a stylus does. If you keep your stylus in good condition, changing it regularly, and set up your tonearm correctly, it shouldn't harm the records.