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I keep wondering if I'm in a minority of audiophiles that actually doesn't like the sound of vinyl and prefers the sound of CD's. To my ears, vinyl sounds distorted and shaky.
Much as I like the convenience of other formats, there's just something about that warm hum from the stylus. The clicks and pops on my Sinatra albums are as soothing as a fireside crackle.
I keep wondering if I'm in a minority of audiophiles that actually doesn't like the sound of vinyl and prefers the sound of CD's. To my ears, vinyl sounds distorted and shaky.
Could be what you play your vinyls on? I know some audiophiles who drop mega $$$ for the absolute best turntable system you can get. And I'll say records (that are in good shape) played on a higher end set up are more pleasing to my ear than CDs.
Of course, I don't have a higher end turntable system - mine was in the $300 range, but I still love the way the music sounds on the records I play. To me, it just seems like the music fills the room and sounds more alive than on CDs. I remember listening to my Bruce Springsteen vinyl one night and just feeling as if he was right in my living room playing for me.
Could be what you play your vinyls on? I know some audiophiles who drop mega $$$ for the absolute best turntable system you can get. And I'll say records (that are in good shape) played on a higher end set up are more pleasing to my ear than CDs.
Of course, I don't have a higher end turntable system - mine was in the $300 range, but I still love the way the music sounds on the records I play. To me, it just seems like the music fills the room and sounds more alive than on CDs. I remember listening to my Bruce Springsteen vinyl one night and just feeling as if he was right in my living room playing for me.
I've heard vinyl on high-end systems and it still sounds slightly out of tune and shaky to my ears compared to CD's.
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