For as long as there are records they will not be obsolete to the audiophiles, some music lovers and collectors. They are already obsolete to others. But master tapes and records will deteriorate in time and become unlistenable. For how long can records survive ? No one knows so far, maybe a few centuries. They should figure out how to preserve analog recordings in analog not digital. I didn't hear anything about it and I don't think there are many who are interested, just read Audiogon forum with people talking about listening to analog recordings on cds and streaming. Maybe not all of them have s..t for brains but they certainly have no real hearing.
Will technology make records obsolete one day?
To my ears, a high quality system and vinyl is the best way to go for sound. But I am wondering if DACs will improve to the point that they will soon equal and therefore kill vinyl. Should I go ahead and stop buying vinyl now? Any thoughts?