Digitally recorded vinyl vs streaming
I know this is an hot button for many, but here goes... I like vinyl and have many albums from the 60's, 70's and 80's. I'm interested in some 80's and 90's albums - like U2, REM, Nirvana, but I wonder if they will sound any better than streaming since they were probably recored digitally.
By chance you happen to own the BP dac now? I ask because I’ve been trying different NOS R2R chip dacs past three years. Interesting you mentioned the BP. I recently ordered the SE-I model for rotation, periodically. We’ll see how it goes. |
I think a lot depends on the specifics of the digital systems used, i.e. were they 16/44, 24/96 or something else entirely? If the recordings were made using 24/96 technology, the vinyl made from those masters might sound better than CD, stream, or vinyl made from 16/44 sources. Vinyl made from 16/44 sources can't sound better than the originals. Different, yes, better, only if vinyl is masking flaws. Better? Not possy. |
To knock digital out of the park or to put it another way to have it sound as good as as a fancy vinyl set up it takes a lot more than an entry streamer. All sorts of info you can dive into here. Just search. With a service like Qobuz the voluminous amount on offer along with ease is why many choose streaming. Assuming your system/room is jake both have great and poor recordings. So… I love vinyl but choose to stream. Like recordings both can be marvellous or not
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In ultimate terms ifyou spend say $12k on analog and the same on digital digital is much quieter ,better dynamic range, Lower Bass it’s a fact a turntables is only capable of under 13 true bits digital 20 bits , and sonically digital has come along way in the last 5 years and to have a library at the touch of a button on your tablet digital is now better , on low expensive like a $5k setup a turntable is better buy a dac at least around $5k on up digital then can hold it down ,but you need high quality usb cables good ethernet cables and upgraded switches , and on router a good Linear Zpower Supply . That’s why I say $12-15 k excellent digital on up $$ . |
