Vinyl / High qual analog tape / High-res digital -- One of these is not like the other
Some may prefer vinyl but it can’t hold the information that a digital file can it’s impossible. If a square wave won’t play then something is wrong. No such thing as " all analog". https://www.st- andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/iandm/part12/page1.html https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/iandm/part12/page2.html |
In this debate there is so much factors implicated that it is impossible to solve the question for me once and for all, except theoretically with all the engineering facts about the higher noise level all along the chain in the analog processing or by listening analog and hearing his alleged superiority on a very refine Hi-Fi system.... In a word, i value all the very interesting informations in the last post of rauliruegas and if i think about it i think that he is right....BUT i trust the impressions of mikelavigne, the testimonies of his friends, and his long time dedication on his very refined audio system.... THEN.... I cannot have my own opinion at all.....I can only give their right to these 2 gentlemen and to each his own.... Interesting thread for sure..... My regards to all.... |
Certainly a CD player that’s on an isolation stand will outperform one that’s not. Same for a turntable. Can we at least start there? Yes, I know what some of you are thinking - streaming circumvents the CD player! But streaming has even more variables itself, judging by people’s comments, sometimes it sounds good, sometimes it doesn’t. Even in the case of streaming, isolating the DAC must improve performance, no? How can you have a competition unless there’s a level playing field? Hel-loo! As I have mentioned at least twice on these fora disengaging the Reed Solomon error codes on the CD transport can be successfully done IF the problems inherent in CD transports can be significantly reduced or eliminated. Then it’s a whole new ballgame, folks. I’m not hot dogging you. 🌭 I have heard the future. That’s because I’m from the future. Good luck to everybody. - Bob Dylan |
Unfortunately Mr. Pebbles, there is no round hole, for your square peg in this topic. Try to find another topic to troll with your off-topic obsessions. Mike, I will try to take you up on that offer to come listen after this whole Covid thing dies down which unfortunately looks like it won't be any time soon. I may even bring my own digital source. I would be interested in your thoughts compared to your reference unit. |
Some may prefer vinyl but it can’t hold the information that a digital file can it’s impossible. If a square wave won’t play then something is wrong. No such thing as " all analog".i completely understand your reluctance to allow actual listening to intrude on your nice neat world view. it does require a bit of effort. |
