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Rob wrote:
Mmm. Not sure what you mean. I know that I generally prefer the sound of
vinyl. I don't know why it sounds better than, say, CD. And I post here.
You like the added harmonic distortion. Rock guitar players do too. Others
will find it pleasant enough on some material but very objectionable on
others.
They then have to come up with stupid explanations
plausible to themselves,
Really? Again, generally people just prefer the sound. The 'why' isn't
particularly important. Knowing why might be interesting, but it's
hardly requisite.
Sure it is when they are claiming to the world that their *preference*
is technically superior, when all proof is to the contrary.
I don't think anyone on this NG (or elsewhere, come to that) has the
ability to *prove* the inherent technical superiority of one over the
other. It depends on your definition of 'technical', and the
significance of that definition when it comes to the sound. I think.
Parameters to measure an audio signal have been around and accepted for
many a year - and by the very people who make both the equipment and
sources you listen to. And vinyl doesn't measure well. Of course you can
fool yourself that those parameters aren't important. Provided you are
very selective about which ones.
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