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.
Most older people grew up with vinyl. Most younger people had no access to it. Jeez! i just showed a 26 year old a 45 RPM record. His response, "Is that an eight track?"
Age 80. Prefer Analog slightly, but listen equally to analog and digital. SACD and DVD-A prefered to CD all else equal (rarely is). And tape preferred to LP.
@lalitk, I ran a tally a while ago when I thought the thread was dying but I guess it got a life of it's own. I'll do it again when it has not seen any action for 24 hours.
I am 66. I collect vinyl. I buy CD when the content is not available on vinyl. I listen on you tube to determine if it’s worth owning in a vinyl or CD format. My ratio of vinyl to CD is about 20 to 1.
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