Andrew nailed it. Vinyl is not superior than CD or Streaming, it’s different.
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It’s hilarious to see some people here advocating VINYL superiority relentlessly. They are completely oblivious to latest trends in music industry. Talk about living in a bubble 😂 https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-Year-End-Music-Industry-Revenue-Report.pdf |
Vinyl is far from perfect when compared to R2R and Digital. I have yet to hear a pressing that is completely devoid of surface noise, pops, glitch and ticks. IME, Vinyl is a constant reminder that you are listening to a inferior audio format...all in the name of nostalgia and tactile experience. If that’s what floats your boat then by all means, enjoy spinning vinyl. Both Vinyl and Digital has its trade-offs....it’s time to rest the pointless debate of vinyl over-rated superiority over digital. For me, R2R remains the reigning king of all audio formats. |
“I happen to have a few LPs among my thousands that are actually stone cold quiet.” @unreceiveddogma, Would you please provide some titles so i can give it a spin in my system? “digital solid state sounds flat. Vinyl tube sounds dimensional.” A blanket statement like above has no credibility. How about if I say, “Vinyl solid state sounds flat. Digital / tube sounds dimensional.” I’m not trying to start another debate but both formats can sound good or bad depending on associated down or upstream components. The sound from a particular format is very system dependent. |