HDTracks Discount Code

[Randy Myers]

I propose we post the latest HDTracks discount codes. There have been times I have deleted the e-mail only to later on in the week want to grab something:

here is this mornings code: Janu25HD

[nicoff]

I used to buy music from HDTracks. But today, with the ability to stream Hi-Rez music (Qobuz) and upsample any CD-quality music, I have not bought anything from them in several years. Early on, I thought that they had a good business model but I am not so sure anymore.

[Randy Myers]

I do purchase downloads from HDTracks now and then. I used to buy much more but recently been buying albums to get a reasonable vinyl collection built up. Since I prefer to own my music versus streaming HDTracks is a big source. Also, anything I download is higher resolution then whatever I could stream . To me CD is the absolute lowest quality level I will consider.

Lately been making some purchases from Acoustic Sounds because they have an over the top selection of vinyl.

[BlueFox]

I try to buy two albums a week from HDTracks.

[mep]

I do purchase downloads from HDTracks now and then. I used to buy much more but recently been buying albums to get a reasonable vinyl collection built up. Since I prefer to own my music versus streaming HDTracks is a big source. Also, anything I download is higher resolution then whatever I could stream . To me CD is the absolute lowest quality level I will consider.

Lately been making some purchases from Acoustic Sounds because they have an over the top selection of vinyl.

Randy- What resolution are you downloading from HD Tracks that is higher than anything you could stream?

[nicoff]

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Also, anything I download is higher resolution then whatever I could stream .
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Since I use HQP, any music that I stream (even plain CD-quality music) is upsampled and converted to DSD512. That is actually a higher resolution than the 96/24 or DSD64 downloads that I bought from them. Give it a try Randy, I know that you use HQP as well.

[Randy Myers]

Yup, definitely Nico, but I am also a firm believer in better in better out. I believe the higher and/or better the file going into HQPlayer the better sounding the end results (or course with other variables).

I mean a CD rip upsampled compared to a high resolution download or a SACD rip sounds better when upsampled with HQPlayer. Of course I know there are other variables, such as original production quality, etc. Just an in general rule of thumb which seems to be true to me; as always YMMV.

Anyway, I just thought it would be nice to have a thread for HDTracks discount codes. If other AS members don't want to use them that is totally up to them.

[Randy Myers]

New code: Jan25HD

[BlueFox]

That was the code from last week, and it is Janu25HD

[Randy Myers]

Actually the new code is different. No u​.

[BlueFox]

Actually the new code is different. No u​.

So, HDTracks has gotten so weak minded they can’t come up with a new code, just drop a letter from the previous week. LOL.

[Randy Myers]

This mornings new code... JanHDx20

[mep]

If there is a new code everyday, why don't they just sell at the code price everyday without playing the code game?

[BlueFox]

If there is a new code everyday, why don't they just sell at the code price everyday without playing the code game?

You only get the code if they email it to you. So if you aren’t on their mailing list you pay full price. Plus not all albums are discounted, mostly just new ones.

However, I wish they would reduce their prices, and skip the sales. IMO, $17.99 is too much for a new album, even if it is high-res.

[Randy Myers]

New code this morning: TOUCHDOWN20

[mep]

You only get the code if they email it to you. So if you aren’t on their mailing list you pay full price. Plus not all albums are discounted, mostly just new ones.

However, I wish they would reduce their prices, and skip the sales. IMO, $17.99 is too much for a new album, even if it is high-res.

It reminds me of jewelry stores that perpetually are selling everything at "50% off."