I really don’t want to feed the analog v digital which one is better debate. I suspect that in many cases, the difference is a reflection of the level of gear being used- I disagree with Glupson that any old (or new) turntable is the same as another- but there are so many other factors, apart from the equipment, and the set-up, including the sonics of the recording and mastering.
I didn’t aim to do a ’gotcha’ on the Warnes’ record Glup--in fact, you raise a good question, because I couldn’t think of an album that was recorded in analog and digital media simultaneously, for comparison purposes. (There was an album recorded using different mic’ing techniques to showcase the differences). (just saw Folkfreak’s post- that’s a help- I actually listened to one of the Yarlung tapes at Myles’ apartment several years ago- it was pretty impressive)
There are a number of digitally recorded albums released on vinyl that sound spectacular. Just as there are some really bad analog recordings.
At this point, for me, much comes down to the quality of the source material. And despite my life-long love affair with the vinyl LP, I enjoy digital playback immensely.
I didn’t aim to do a ’gotcha’ on the Warnes’ record Glup--in fact, you raise a good question, because I couldn’t think of an album that was recorded in analog and digital media simultaneously, for comparison purposes. (There was an album recorded using different mic’ing techniques to showcase the differences). (just saw Folkfreak’s post- that’s a help- I actually listened to one of the Yarlung tapes at Myles’ apartment several years ago- it was pretty impressive)
There are a number of digitally recorded albums released on vinyl that sound spectacular. Just as there are some really bad analog recordings.
At this point, for me, much comes down to the quality of the source material. And despite my life-long love affair with the vinyl LP, I enjoy digital playback immensely.
