Audio2design, I had the same question. Try this link for an explanation of what it is: https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=nqeoe1pndoi7qgea8i8ja6cfr5&topic=87262.0
Mike
Mike
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
Audio2design, I had the same question. Try this link for an explanation of what it is: https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=nqeoe1pndoi7qgea8i8ja6cfr5&topic=87262.0 Mike |
Both mediums have their up and down sides. I've largely switched over to Redbook CD's due to several factors, even though to my ears vinyl sounds more natural. 1) The pops, clicks and and other surface noises of vinyl are too distracting and appear even on albums that look to be in perfect condition. . 2) As mentioned above, you can play a whole album through without having to get up and flip it over, which does distract you from enjoying what you are listening to. CD's do usually have more playing time too than their vinyl equivalents 3) Used CD's are usually in perfect shape and stay that way. Used records not so much. Used CD's that play flawlessly are readily available at a fraction of the cost of new vinyl records. I don't bother any more with used vinyl due to both the likelihood increased surface noise with age plus used records cost. 4) As mentioned by Gone, above, there appears to be more material available on CD, especially of more obscure recordings. 6. I could be wrong here, but there seems to be a lot of remastered CD's that correct some of the limiting factors of the original vinyl pressings with the remastering onto CD's. I recently read an article of what those factors are, maybe compression, but I can't remember for sure. Maybe someone else here would know. 7 You can't beat the ease of use of CD's, and don't need a record cleaning machine for them like you should use with your records. Mike |
Not having caught any previous iterations of this topic, this has an interesting and educational thread. Thank you for starting it mkgus. I’ve learned a lot about what comprises the differences between the two formats, and even a bit about streaming as well, which I’ve never done. And by the way, whoever mentioned many of the Blue Note and Verve jazz remasters on CD are exceptional is right on the money. Having purchased many, mostly Blue Note, of late, I’ve been very pleased with how great they sound. Happy New Year to you all too, and may you stay well and forever young in 2021. Mike |