On Tue, 16 Jul 2002, Per-Olof Karlsson wrote:
Soleil wrote:
Oh, don't get me wrong. I think the CD audio format as it is sucks. But I disagree that it's inferior to vinyl, I disagree that digital audio in general is in any way inferior to analog, and I think that people like this HDCD bunch should spend their effort on creating a new digital music medium instead of trying to distort a flawed existing one.
Damn right it sucks. And damn right it's inferior to vinyl, at least sound-wise, BUT,
I think you misread me. I think CDs sound way better than vinyl. They also have the advantage of being more durable.
And yes, I can assure you that you would hear the difference in a blind test.
Interestingly, there never seems to be any equipment handy to put this to the test. Vinyl advocates always seem to be going on about equipment that only exists in some dream world.
I'll close off with my tip of the day.. Buy more second-hand music! It's amazing what value is to be found in old vinyl records..
Actually, I strongly advocate buying second-hand music, especially in CD format, so as to avoid giving any money to the RIAA companies. Regardless of format, just make sure you patronize a respectable used music store that lets you inspect the media for damage before buying.
And as we all know, music WAS better before, right? *grin*
Before what? I don't think it could have been better before Kraftwerk. :) -- /* Soleil */