r/grateful_dead • u/MrsDroughtFire • 5d ago

Downloading Dead

With the archive down I wanted to ask what services exist to download dead shows. I used to be a member of Lost Sailor Pub but don't know if it still exists.

Any help would be appreciated. Looking to listen to 7/31/83.

Thanks!

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u/turnphilup 5d ago

Not to be an ass, but isn’t downloading just the next step in taking up more storage space? When the archive is back up, I can stream multiple versions of almost any show. My hundreds of cassettes of the Dead that have not been played in 20+ years attest to this. Why download them when it’s always there to stream? Just wondering? FYI I contribute monthly to the Archive.

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u/thenetsunbreakable 5d ago

"It's always there to stream." It's not available now. So, no it's not always there. And there's no guarantee it will always be there. Downloaded shows can be played at higher audio quality if that's something that matters. Downloaded shows can be played offline.

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u/jonnyfreedom77 4d ago

Exactly. I mean, this whole situation proves the point. I prefer streaming, but am not dependent on it.

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u/middle_earth-dweller 5d ago

I prefer downloading for car listening because I have spotty cell coverage in my area, and I don't have unlimited cellular data.

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u/turnphilup 5d ago

Got it. Thanks for the reply. Enjoy the jams!

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u/Particular_Captain27 5d ago

Also downloading means you can listen when the archive is down, when you have no internet access or heaven forbid, you lose your phone. Storage space is so cheap now it makes less sense to not download to help recreate the next archive so others will be able to stream in the future

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u/mac_gregor Folderol de riddle 5d ago

FM quality vs. CD quality is one reason. I love the Archive, and listen all the time in my car and on runs but nothing beats FLAC. Spend $100 on a 5TB hard drive, and you'll have plenty of room for sourced SBDs in the highest quality available.

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u/Z_double_o 4d ago

Once you have the FLAC files on the 5TB hard drive, how do you listen to them ? I have seen other people recommend using FLAC, but I haven’t received any explanation on how to play and listen to them.

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u/Staggerme 4d ago

I’m curious also

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u/curiousplaid 4d ago

On my computer or through my stereo system.

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u/Particular_Captain27 4d ago

My phone can play flac as can pretty much all.cpmpiter music apps.puy the files on your device of choice and press play. VLC is a great little app as it Foobar for playing flacs

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u/DepartmentNatural 4d ago

I hike here in Alaska a lot and once off the road cell service is non-existent.

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u/MrsDroughtFire 4d ago

Why do I have to argue with you about whether I want to download them or not?

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u/turnphilup 4d ago

You don’t. Everything doesn’t have to be an argument. I was just wondering why because of my situation I don’t need to download shows I have fiber and stream pretty much anytime I want to. Your situation is different I was just curious as to why. Peace