CDs Vs LPs

long time ago, I used to hear quite noticeable hiss from the record, but I barely notice it today. I asked my daughter (she listened to stereo with me since she was 3) if it is because I am getting old? She says "no, your system sounds much better than 20 years ago, hiss is not as noticeable as before, with much blacker background" She is not an audiophile, and I trust her ears. My conclusion is: today's good turntable do reduce the hiss and brightness of the record. My turntables system (have been upgrading a couple times) is much better than what I had 20 years ago.

Album is the term that Lps and Cds share. Sgt. Pepper’s is an album whether it’s on Lp or Cd.

The term album comes from the days before vinyl. You could only fit one song per side on 78s made of shellac. So if you wanted a collection of your favorite performer’s music, you would buy an album bound with leather or cardboard. The pages would be paper sleeves that you would store individual 78s in. I suppose you could buy an empty album or one already filled with 78s. It’s the same idea as photo albums, which you buy with empty pages and slide pictures into the pages. The name transferred to Lps, which are also collections of songs.

You younger people, ask your parents or grandparents, they probably have a photo album somewhere. Maybe even an album of 78s.

Imo, record, short for a recording of music belongs to both formats too.

@ scorpio1951109  tics and pops are caused by improper record care.  That's the problem with records.....they need to be kept clean over the years.  I have a '77 copy of 'Aja' I bought brand new...it still is tic and pop free.  Used to have a collection of around 1200 records I sold in 1986 when CD were becoming the 'thing'.  Now, I wish I had never done it.  All my records were in mint condition.  I did keep a few, 'Aja' being one of them.  I prefer records over CD.  But I have some records that sound not so good, as well as some CDs.  Just my 2 cents anyway.....

Niether. I want everything as digital files at least 352.8PCM or DSD 256 and 5.1 multichannel or I'm going to watch TV instead. This comment isn't meant to be entirely humorous.