2. analog
  3. 162915-129831

Does Age Matter?

Having read and contributed to several threads on the digital vs analog controversy I developed a nagging itch that suggested it is older people that prefer analog and younger people digital. If this is the case than there is most definitely a nostalgic element to that opinion. Perhaps we can answer that question. I will go first. Please do not ruminate on the differences. Age and preference, digital, analog or both! We'll tally the results at the end. 

I am 67 and like Both analog and digital.
128x128mijostyn
mijostyn's avatar
mijostyn OP
8,570 posts
 
Shoot Mahgister, I have to get up and pee every 25 minutes. I might as well turn the record over.
I am all in for digital. I stream from my own 6 TB hard drive. I'm doing it right now. But it still does not have the panache of handling a record. It has no history, no memories of youth and invincibility. It is still wonderful music and sounds great but, as FZ would say, It just smells funny.  
mahgister's avatar
mahgister
13,196 posts
 
Perhaps i have no nostalgia....I understand when people prefer the analog sound even if my digital sound for me on par...

😊

My best and apology for my intrusion....
cakyol's avatar
cakyol
940 posts
 
That is not quite so true. I am 63 and prefer digital. The soundstage is better, dynamic response is better, no background noise whatsoever, convenience is off the charts.
What is not to like ?
geof3
1,129 posts
 
54 and just getting back into analog in the last couple of years. But, what MC said hits the nail on the head. Analog preferred (usually) for “listening”. Digital for discovery and hanging out around the house. I often download something that sounds intriguing before I buy the vinyl. I really don’t need a bunch of one-hit-wonder albums taking up space.
reubent
7,051 posts
 
I'm 61. My CD player/transport/DAC cost 5X the price of my TT/cartridge. I still prefer the sound of analog over digital in my system. I do love streaming Spotify for music discovery. But I prefer vinyl over CDs/digital for sound quality. Yes, I know I could improve my streaming SQ by subscribing to a hi-res streaming service........
More to discover