gofar99 Messages: 1950 Registered: May 2010 Location: Southern Arizona
Illuminati (5th Degree)
Hi, I could ask in turn ...is this a trick question? Both are excellent in different ways. I prefer vinyl, but also have an extensive collection of CDs. CDs are quieter (not so much so that it really matters compared to a good vinyl play back system). CDs are consistent. If it sounded good today it will sound the same tomorrow. They are more durable. Vinyl tends to seem (IMO) to have a more natural sound. I find that CDs tend to be less relaxing to listen to (YMMV). The obvious question is...the player I use sub standard? No one would ever define an OPPO SE that way.
Now the second question that was not asked is ...is digital superior to analog? IMO yes. The current hi-res digital (not CD) recordings are probably the best recordings ever made. I suspect that they will be the music of the future. However there is a lot of material on vinyl that will never be moved to digital and if it is....it will have the limitations of the original analog system. So in general...I figure that everyone should listen to what they like on the medium they like and not worry much about the format.
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