Lies about vinyl vs digital

[Doak]

14 minutes ago, sandyk said:

 

 Isn't it about time that you gave other forum members a bit of credit instead of your inane superfluous comments ?

Simply amazing, to me, how my recently blocking just a handful of “local correspondents” has incredibly simplified/streamlined the time I spent here. 

[Doak]

13 minutes ago, AVphile said:

 .....All I can say is that the vinyl version of each track sounded more "life-like".  Maybe it was due to the underlying frequency response spectrum of my vinyl playback components in comparison to those of my music streamer/DAC; specifically, that perhaps the vinyl version had a gain boost in the "presence" region that I heard as more exciting.  I really don't know.  Regardless, this was the outcome I neither expected nor wanted.

Yep, yep, and yep.  👍

[Doak]

12 hours ago, Rexp said:

Isn't the conclusion that it depends on the mastering and if you want access to the best masters you need a turntable and digital source? 

Yes .....except when the best mastering is on digital. 

[Doak]

Vinyl vs Digital?

My vote is for BOTH. 

I can and do thoroughly enjoy both formats. 

My LP and digital playback front ends represent VERY similar investments of time, money and energy (mental & physical). Each has its own deficiencies and advantages.

There is much music that  I LOVE listening to via each one. What is great on one may NOT be great on the other. This is too often the case to forsake either. Alternatives are a wonderful asset that can be and are quite advantageous. 

Carry on. 

[Doak]

9 hours ago, Rexp said:

Cool, do you have a preference for any particular digital format, hi-res etc? 

I do prefer hi-res, particularly well done 24/192 PCM and DSD 64 & 128.