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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[ghostofzuul.livejournal.com]

my turntable and amp are both circa 1978 and for some reason that combination makes my records sound really good... i also have what was for then top of line equipment... and i think that probably makes a difference too... the tone arm... the quality of the turntable ... the phono stage in the amp... the amp itself... the speakers you use... how the album was recorded... how the record was pressed... all that plays into how it actually sounds when you hear it... under the right laboratory circumstances i'm sure if you looked at a graphical interpretation of the sound waves from both sources it wouldn't be that much different...

obviously LIVE is the only way to capture the music in it's pure essence...

[sirreal13.livejournal.com]

My turntable is circa 1977. It sounded better then than it does now.

I would like to hear some of my vinyl collection side by side, but it wouldn't be a fair test, the way the vinyl has been nicked and aged.

It would be interesting to hear a digitally remastered recording on vinyl and see if that makes any difference.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I think my amp has no analog channel. I'll have to look into that.

Yeah, live is the way to go. As long as you've got a good sound man...