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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 13, 2022 8:37:20 GMT -5
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 13, 2022 8:42:40 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 13, 2022 8:52:44 GMT -5
Missed that thread - I normally don't even bother reading about analog in any way, shape, or form. But the "analog-righteous" have been in-your-face ugly over the years saying how superior analog sounds over digital. I hope this is the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for vinyl records. They sound inferior - they measure inferior - they deteriorate every time they're played - they require tedious, expensive, and silly equipment for playback - their RIAA curve equalization virtually excludes accurate playback. In short, goodbye and good riddance. |
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Post by marcl on Aug 13, 2022 9:26:27 GMT -5
Agreed! I've composed in my mind (maybe should write it down sometime) a description of digital vs vinyl where I (quite intentionally hyperbolically) characterize the digital process in oversimplified form as the measurement of a sound wave at least 96,000 time a second with precision to capture frequency response and dynamic range far beyond the capability of human hearing ... juxtaposed against a tediously long description of mutilating a perfectly good analog signal to accommodate the limitations of a mechanical device which uses a tiny stick to gouge spiraling scrapes into the surface of a piece of lacquer.
But I should add that I do due diligence ... I looked up the requirements of several vinyl mastering facilities and watched some video interviews with masters of mastering. All confirmed the requirements to make the vinyl master significantly lower fidelity than even the analog master tape they may have as their source (which has its own limitations) ... and also the not-atypical mention of a digital workflow as well as the delivery of the mix recording in CD format.
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Post by monkumonku on Aug 13, 2022 9:55:35 GMT -5
Missed that thread - I normally don't even bother reading about analog in any way, shape, or form. But the "analog-righteous" have been in-your-face ugly over the years saying how superior analog sounds over digital. I hope this is the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for vinyl records. They sound inferior - they measure inferior - they deteriorate every time they're played - they require tedious, expensive, and silly equipment for playback - their RIAA curve equalization virtually excludes accurate playback. In short, goodbye and good riddance. I agree with you and would never go back to the tedious tasks of maintaining vinyl. My turntable is long gone. But, the way I look at it, to each their own. If people like vinyl for whatever reason (and I have to admit, reading lyrics on a paper record sleeve or jacket is a whole lot easier than on a CD insert) then why should we argue with them or try and convince them that digital is better? And vice versa. |
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Post by brutiarti on Aug 13, 2022 10:37:50 GMT -5
Well, I have a TT and several records. My main focus is that it sounds different not better but maybe worse depending on the amount of surface noise. I usually get the LP version of albums that I already own on CD but I find the sound fatiguing due to the mastering process. LP’s the majority of the time have a different equalization that can make it sound “better” for certain records that I find lacking of dynamic range. Just my $0.02
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