It's all relative...for those accustomed to mp3s cd is an upgrade...to those into vinyl...cd is a letdown...all things being equal...cd is capable of quality Sonics...there are those that get hung up on the format...when the actual master recording be it tape or digital is probably the most important part of the chain....as far as where digital is headed...its pretty apparent its going to be hi rez downloads...I'm kind of surprised its taken this long...but itunes seems to be dictating the market
HasCD sound exceeded expectations since 1983?
Question should read..."Has CD sound quality exceeded consumer expectations since 1983??" Despite CDs operational convenience, dynamics and silent backgrounds, there seems to be much grousing and criticizing a medium that is almost now universally recognized as the best sound quality available.
However, "analog sound" continues to be the ultimate measure of CD sound among many audiophiles Even though I own an above average turntable and MC cartridge. I get tired of hearing the quip: "CDs are great...BUT records sound better" Where is the CD digital medium headed?? (especially with the computer audio boogeyman waiting in the wings to take over)
However, "analog sound" continues to be the ultimate measure of CD sound among many audiophiles Even though I own an above average turntable and MC cartridge. I get tired of hearing the quip: "CDs are great...BUT records sound better" Where is the CD digital medium headed?? (especially with the computer audio boogeyman waiting in the wings to take over)