Does vinyl still sound better?

  • le-ew

    Member
    January 4, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Perception of sound quality can be subjective and varies between individuals. Some audiophiles swear by the warm, rich sound of vinyl records, but this is not a universally agreed-upon truth. Vinyl has a different sound profile compared to digital formats, and it often carries the feeling of nostalgia. However, the idea that vinyl is unequivocally superior in terms of sound quality over digital files, CDs, or streaming services is more debatable. Factors such as the quality of the initial recording, mastering, condition of the vinyl record, and the listener’s setup come into play when considering sound quality.

    Some advantages of digital formats include higher dynamic range, lower noise floor, lower distortion, and greater durability since they don’t degrade over time like vinyl records. Also, it is worth noting that high-resolution audio files, when played on a good system, can sound amazingly

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