Vinyl vs. CD

Surely you jest Fear3000 (Felix) especially coming from a vinylphile like yourself? But I must agree. CD recordings are improving. In addition the remasterings, especially of rock is easier to listen to than the vinyl of the same in most cases. All things being equal, Carl sums it up quite nicely, the continuousness (resolution) of vinyl is still top dog on an absolute level and I bet all doubting Thomas would be convinced if they could hear a analog great set-up. That said my digital front end with the Bel Canto has put listener fatigue in remission for the time being and I sure welcome the convenience. Now it is time to work on my analog front end. When is this ever going to end?

Hexenboden I agree that digital is improving. I am really taken with some of the remasterings and prefer many to their vinyl counterparts. But as stated above, all things being equal so far as the recording is concerned, analog playback is better. Even on my modest rig, which is old, it is all too obvious. On a great analog set-up on the order of Albert’s with his absolute attention to ALL the details and set-up, the superiority and sheer musical enjoyment would be obvious to all who would listen. I don’t for a second doubt it. I now recognize the need to upgrade mine because the fact is I have more albums than CD's and it is worth it to me to do so. I currently listen to digital more than vinyl because of convenience. I would say I am currently 70/30. When digital was far worse than it currently is, I spent much more time listening to vinyl. If I were just getting started I would certainly be looking at the future of digital as my primary format. Digital will in the near future, I feel certain, offer that continuousness found in the very best analog along with the obvious benefits it has over analog. It is a matter of time. But I suspect this argument will continue on as long as there are die-hard analogphiles around. So far as Fear3000 post is concerned, I was quite surprised at the original post and it is the reason I commented. I have read his posts on AA and those who are familiar with him would be surprised at those remarks. He is a dedicated knowledgeable analog lover who I have learned much from.