It would appear the question is only valid if one could be comparing identical recordings, one in vinyl format and one in digital. On systems of equal quality. Assuming this is possible. Otherwise, we must all agree a great recording in digital beats a poorly recorded/mastered piece of vinyl and visa versa. It all sems to be a lot of navel gazing. IMHO.
Has anyone been able to define well or measure differences between vinyl and digital?
It’s obvious right? They sound different, and I’m sure they measure differently. Well we know the dynamic range of cd’s is larger than vinyl.
But do we have an agreed description or agreed measurements of the differences between vinyl and digital?
I know this is a hot topic so I am asking not for trouble but for well reasoned and detailed replies, if possible. And courtesy among us. Please.
I’ve always wondered why vinyl sounds more open, airy and transparent in the mid range. And of cd’s and most digital sounds quieter and yet lifeless than compared with vinyl. YMMV of course, I am looking for the reasons, and appreciation of one another’s experience.