Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"


Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"

I am sharing this for those with an interest. I no longer have vinyl, but I find the issues involved in the debates to be interesting. This piece raises interesting issues and relates them to philosophy, which I know is not everyone's bag. So, you've been warned. I think the philosophical ideas here are pretty well explained -- this is not a journal article. I'm not advocating these ideas, and am not staked in the issues -- so I won't be debating things here. But it's fodder for anyone with an interest, I think. So, discuss away!

https://aestheticsforbirds.com/2019/11/25/spin-me-round-why-vinyl-is-better-than-digital/amp/?fbclid...
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Such a harmeless article and so much dust kicked about... 😏 
And yet again - IT ALL DEPENDS - ! 

Just now playing SANTANA, ABRAXES, on MoFi CD vs MoFi LP and...

LP sounds a bit more 'alife' / a bit different, all be it better.
The CD here is definately NOT better, special jewel case, gold plated CD back and all. 

I could mention some of my small collection where clearly the reverse is the case also. 

Case in point, Abbey Road by the Beatles (I'd mentioned) were the CD, no lift-up special  MoFi jewel case, no gold plated CD back, et al, but sounding more dynamic. Eh! 
MAYBE some well kept older, than my more recent, LP pressing will change this? Well, maybe and than mabe NOT. 

So call it mastering, call it what ever, - IT DEPENDS - , as I said.
So why keep fuzzing about what's better? 🤔 

It depends, case by case, as an LP can sound warmer, richer, fuller etc. and yet the CD can STILL sound better, all in all - and as pointed out, the reverse ABSOLUTELY can be the case well. 
Sorry for spoiling the arguments, eh. 🙏 
Michélle 🇿🇦 

Not a mystery at all Mahgister. It can all be explained by your neighborhood psychologist and neurologist. Humans are extraordinarily
predictable as is the science of audio reproduction, but psychology is not because of the vast number of variables involved the most important one being parents.   
Just so all of you know.. I held my breath the WHOLE time..

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Sorry for spoiling the arguments, eh. 🙏
Michélle 🇿🇦
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AND Exhaled here.. :-)

I thought I was long winded, AND yes I am.

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You must understand that on these forums and on others, nobody has advise me about these embeddings controls,

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All that is fine, all that is cool. The cleaning lady/guy has got to get in there, no question in my mind...:-)

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When arguments lose touch with reality they always end up far into the deep end. Me 2021. :-(

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I'll quote Jimmy Hoffa (sr), "YOU wear me out",

And "argument" is not a good analogy for down right telling people "you don't know what your talking about"

YOU audio2design, keep saying your post are grounded in knowledge, science, and experience. They may well be.. YOU are the only one that cares at this point..Humility AND knowledge go hand in hand.

I know when I see the name, there will be a post to contradict whatever was said.. THAT is the truth. There is NO arguement. ONLY ...  YOUR idea of what WE need to relearn from you. From day one it has NEVER changed...

Sonny wake up... It's worth less in 2021, than in 2020, your losing stock.... It went from "on the radar", for me, to penny stocks and a QUICK sell. We (that's me) are loosing money, with your continued, belittlement of others KNOWLEDGE. Is everybody stupid according to YOU... Shi$ man, You are a BAD TEACHER. If you're not trying to teach what are you trying to do.. INSULT... A + no extra credit for you, you got the highest mark...

No one has EVER pissed off mahgister, you did, insult after insult.

You ain't Almarg.  I was hoping for that.. Such a gentleman.. rare..
He was smart and kind...BUT never told others they were anything but, WELCOME.. try it..

SAVE the back talk Sonny.. wrong guy... We are done after that rant...

Arguing with kenjit...pretty much sealed the deal.

Icing on the cake mahgister...

K is just K....

mahgister needs a cleaning person. LOL BUT loves to share..NOT tell others they are wrong... Just share his wonderful tinkering..

Me I'm gonna take another hit off that joint... Puff Puff pass..

Time to slip the Fadder a fiver.. I need a favor. Lord, MORE patience.
amen!

Time to feed the chickens..


+1000 @oldhvymec He possesses zero humility. A totally obnoxious know it all boor.
Almarg didn't work in the music industry hvymec so perhaps he didn't have the emotional attachment and aversion to all the thick stuff that is spread in audio land that does little to help audiophiles and in many cases sets them back. He obviously had a significant background in electronics, but I have been at this for 3 decades directly in audio both practically and academics.  You may find me arrogant but I expect you were no different in your field.

P.S. may want to look at other threads too. Funny that me and Mijoystyn are the most "critical" on the vinyl/digital argument, but on a recent turntable thread also the ones with some of the more solid advice on what the issue could be.   Heck I even agreed with Miller on another thread :-) ... but in that same thread pointed out that a suggested action won't do what was claimed (physically impossible).   Maybe you should have more issue with those that post opinion as fact?