Does Age Matter?


Having read and contributed to several threads on the digital vs analog controversy I developed a nagging itch that suggested it is older people that prefer analog and younger people digital. If this is the case than there is most definitely a nostalgic element to that opinion. Perhaps we can answer that question. I will go first. Please do not ruminate on the differences. Age and preference, digital, analog or both! We'll tally the results at the end. 

I am 67 and like Both analog and digital.
mijostyn

Showing 2 responses by mammothguy54

Age is 66.  I have always been vinyl, first and foremost.  I use very little CD in my home but do rely on it for music in the car.  I have had very big car audio systems for the past 35 years and the SQ from CD has been great.  SXM or any streaming service into the vehicle doesn't even come close.  I do plan on investing into a high-end CD player with exceptional DAC (Luxman D05-U) next year which also provides the ability to bring a streamer into the system and utilize the great DAC on board the D05-U.  That should provide the digital front end to satisfy my needs.

I just don't believe that digital will ever overtake my preference for vinyl.
The nostalgia of my musical life is part of that.  More importantly, though, is the analogue sound quality.  I can fall into the music, become enveloped into it, so much better than with digital.
My wife doesn't care at all about my hi-fi.  She shows zero attention to any new component.  She likes music a lot but is totally satisfied with her OEM car audio system and a small Sony sound bar when in the bathroom.  98% of the time that I am listening to my system she goes to another room to read a book.  So at least for me, I'll have to disagree with MC comment, above.  I wish that my wife would sit down and listen with me.  Oh well, I'll just keep enjoying my rig and spin vinyl to my hearts content.