it all sounds good, but.....


So, I've been building up my system...(theta miles, art audio px25, cain-cain single horn bens). it sound great, but it doesnt sound real. every upgrade I've made makes small differences. the only time ive heard a dramatic difference is when an LP was playing.

i've heard plenty of sub $20k systems, but they dont sound real, unless an LP is playing. i really dont think its the amp or the speakers... Im thinking its the digital/redbook source.

are there any digital sources that sound real? or do I have to get into LPs?
dennislee
I think many members of this forum would agree that the question of whether LP's sound better or more "real" than digital sources of reproduced music is soley a personal preference and choice. Some "philes" absolutely prefer to listen to only vinyl and others want nothing to do with LP's and stick with CD's, etc. For me personally, I sold my Rotel turntable and all of my LP's about 1-1/2 years ago and couldn't be happier to be rid of them. But that's just my own personal preference. Only you can make that choice. Good luck.
I have to agree, the resolution of a good LP playback system is truly the best, IMHO.
I'm sure you can get a CDP or transport/DAC to your liking. But it's expensive. However, so is a good turntable/arm/cartridge.
the only thing that sounds real is real. don't expect reality from a stereo system. listen to live music, preferably unamplified.

a signal travels through a microphone, microphone cable, recording device, media, then it travels through some components before it reaches your ear. so many steps=distortion, inaccuracy and not reality.