Iain M Churches wrote:
"ScottW" wrote in message
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I have a simple theory why I think vinyl can sound more realistic. It
has to do with the supposedly inferior channel separation of vinyl.
Seems to me that the vinyl soundstage is often more realistic as it
loses pinpoint focus (as most live venues do) due to less than perfect
channel separation. I suspect, based on my system, that this also
enhances an illusion of depth to the soundstage that a CD doesn't
always create.

Interesting point Scott. The channel separation on vinyl is
far greater than the crosstalk of most cartridges.

But not greater than CD. How, then, can it account for a
'more realistic' sound of vinyl?

I believe the sources of 'euphonic distortion' have been posted
here before, and have to do with phase anomalies, but I'd
have to google to verify.



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