Vinyl is OLD tech, not new.
It has some unique advantages in some cases, but marketing hype obscures the reality, making people expect better results always under the false pretense that vinyl is inherently better in all or most cases.
The reality is it can indeed be better, but only in certain cases, and getting to that state is not trivial.
So it still makes for a nice new hobby if one is up for it, but just don't expect a new panacea in all cases.
For older folks like me that have had records for years, its a no brainer to invest in what is needed to be able to preserve the investment in records over the years, many of which offer outstanding sound quality.
Used records in good shape for reasonable price is the way to go in most cases IMHO.
The packaging and artwork inhernet with lp format is another feature of vinyl that can help justify the investment for many, including me. But nowadays, digital has the most to offer for most.
It has some unique advantages in some cases, but marketing hype obscures the reality, making people expect better results always under the false pretense that vinyl is inherently better in all or most cases.
The reality is it can indeed be better, but only in certain cases, and getting to that state is not trivial.
So it still makes for a nice new hobby if one is up for it, but just don't expect a new panacea in all cases.
For older folks like me that have had records for years, its a no brainer to invest in what is needed to be able to preserve the investment in records over the years, many of which offer outstanding sound quality.
Used records in good shape for reasonable price is the way to go in most cases IMHO.
The packaging and artwork inhernet with lp format is another feature of vinyl that can help justify the investment for many, including me. But nowadays, digital has the most to offer for most.