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CD vs Vinyl . .the human factor
I think a factor with all these CD vs Vinyl comparisons that may not
have been explored is the human experience. Most, if not all of us comparing CD to vinyl have had extensive experience with both. But perhaps the new generation of audiophile, the ones born into digital audio who've never owned and maybe even listened to a record, should be asked to compare. I would find it interesting to see how they would see things. Would, after getting over the distortion and inconvenience of the old format, they then discover some quality that they never noticed or felt in all thier digital audio experiences? Food for thought. CD |
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Codifus wrote:
I think a factor with all these CD vs Vinyl comparisons that may not have been explored is the human experience. Most, if not all of us comparing CD to vinyl have had extensive experience with both. But perhaps the new generation of audiophile, the ones born into digital audio who've never owned and maybe even listened to a record, should be asked to compare. I would find it interesting to see how they would see things. Would, after getting over the distortion and inconvenience of the old format, they then discover some quality that they never noticed or felt in all thier digital audio experiences? Food for thought. CD One of my sons is into DJ'ing. He was playing a Rolling Stones vinyl LP this morning on one of our systems. So I asked him whether he likes the CD version (which we have) or the vinyl version more. He said the vinyl. I asked him why, given all the pops and clicks? He said the pops and clicks gave the songs a lot of character. He also said that there is the coolness factor in playing vinyl. He was using some pretty poor speakers, but that did not bother him at all. Another son of mine is more into classical music, especially piano music, and he couldn't stand the pops, clicks and surface noise of vinyl. He much prefers listening to mp3's than vinyl. |
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"Codifus" wrote in message
... I think a factor with all these CD vs Vinyl comparisons that may not have been explored is the human experience. Most, if not all of us comparing CD to vinyl have had extensive experience with both. But perhaps the new generation of audiophile, the ones born into digital audio who've never owned and maybe even listened to a record, should be asked to compare. I would find it interesting to see how they would see things. Would, after getting over the distortion and inconvenience of the old format, they then discover some quality that they never noticed or felt in all thier digital audio experiences? Food for thought. I've had a chance to A-B phono (Linn-Syrinx-Accuphase-Marcoff PP2) vs. CD (Sony or Marantz-DTI Pro-Proceed PDP) for several folks who fit this category using identical material. Their first reaction is amazement. Followed by excitement. I haven't yet had one prefer CD. One now owns a much better vinyl rig than I. Haven't tried it yet with SACD. And before I am "jumped", the "tests" weren't tests..they were just side-by-side, level matched (by ear) demos. But the reactions were genuine.a |
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Plenty of young people are having the same experience and are "getting
into vinyl" as they put it. I get asked a lot if "vinyl is coming back" or if "tube amps are coming back" and I just inform them that they never left. Most people have not seen or heard them recently because they haven't been outside of a WalMart or the local mall in years. Sad but true. So a lot of people, young and older are exploring something that they have overlooked thanks to being exposed to them by friends or associates. Many find it fun, interesting, exciting, better and many just find it a curiosity and go back to WalMart. Everyone has their unique interests and tastes and so I see plenty of young people "getting into vinyl" due to it being different from what they find as "typical" or "average" these days. A lot of them find the sound to be more enjoyable and or realistic. The largest attraction however should be the great price and selection of titles should they be interested enough to look for them. Don't bother looking for them at WalWart... -Bill www.uptownaudio.com Roanoke VA (540) 343-1250 "Harry Lavo" wrote in message ... "Codifus" wrote in message ... I think a factor with all these CD vs Vinyl comparisons that may not have been explored is the human experience. Most, if not all of us comparing CD to vinyl have had extensive experience with both. But perhaps the new generation of audiophile, the ones born into digital audio who've never owned and maybe even listened to a record, should be asked to compare. I would find it interesting to see how they would see things. Would, after getting over the distortion and inconvenience of the old format, they then discover some quality that they never noticed or felt in all thier digital audio experiences? Food for thought. I've had a chance to A-B phono (Linn-Syrinx-Accuphase-Marcoff PP2) vs. CD (Sony or Marantz-DTI Pro-Proceed PDP) for several folks who fit this category using identical material. Their first reaction is amazement. Followed by excitement. I haven't yet had one prefer CD. One now owns a much better vinyl rig than I. Haven't tried it yet with SACD. And before I am "jumped", the "tests" weren't tests..they were just side-by-side, level matched (by ear) demos. But the reactions were genuine.a |
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