audiophiles?

[low_delta]

How good a stereo system do you have to have before you can hear the difference between an LP and a CD? You know, how people say that CDs lack the warmth of an analog recording? I know I don't have a great turntable, but it doesn't sound nearly as good as the CD player. The CD has a deeper, more vibrant sound. Or maybe I just have no idea what's missing, and one day I'll figure it out and all CDs will sound crappy ever aver after.

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[sirreal13.livejournal.com]

I've heard musicians refer to the difference like the differencce between a newspaper photo and a real emulsion print. I can't for the life of me tell, because my LPs were all played on cheap turntables and stored at temps up to 100 degrees F. I'd like to hear a real sound studio audio test, bu seeing as most of my CD listening is in the car, I can't afford to care about the difference.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

I put a record on the turntable, and the same CD in the drawer. Then I switched back and forth between the two. I couldn't hear any positive qualities in the LP over the CD.