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CD has laid back and uninvolving sound

Hi folks, yesterday I listened again to vinyl. I conducted also a comparison between vinyl and CD. The most peculiar thing with CD is that the sound seems to be more laid back, distant and uninvolving. With vinyl the sound has more bloom, is less laid back and has more PRaT. To me this laid back and distant sonic character of CD is the most significant finding and bothers me quite a lot. How can I improve this? Btw, my digital front end: MBL 1621 transport + Accustic Arts Tube DAC. Would Wadia DAC (the old Wadia 9 or another classic Wadia) be better in rendering a more upfront and engaging sound (more PRaT)?

Chris
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mrtennis
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since all "vinyl systems" do not sound alike, it is misleading to generalize differences between vinyl and digital.

simply change the cartridge and the "sound" of an lp will change significantly. there are also audible differences between dac/xport combinations and cd players.

my experience does not confirm the distant perspective as typical of digital components. there are many players or dac/xport combinations which are forward.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi chris:

i have great success with the sound fusion sound boosters. read my review at audiophilia.com.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi chris:

i will be reviewing herbie's tube dampers, but i have not auditioned the tenderfeet. i have also reviewed dcca cable and owned several versions of his power cords.

i have sold them and am now using ear to ear power cords, and ear to ear speaker cable.
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