To correctly create a drum beat takes harmonics that extend well beyond the hearing range. All digital recordings have an effect that provided an upper limit to the harmonics and introduces an error because of rounding at the top which affects the quality of things like drum beats. So a true analog recording will always be better. But with my hearing, it doesn’t really matter.
For me, it all boils down to physical storage space. For all the digital music I own or have access, if it were vinyl, I would need to rent a small warehouse. And digital is portable. I can take my entire collection with me when I travel.
wiatr about 6 years ago
Our intrepid customer is correct but I wouldn’t pay $40 for an LP. What is Spotify anyway?
Qiset about 6 years ago
To correctly create a drum beat takes harmonics that extend well beyond the hearing range. All digital recordings have an effect that provided an upper limit to the harmonics and introduces an error because of rounding at the top which affects the quality of things like drum beats. So a true analog recording will always be better. But with my hearing, it doesn’t really matter.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 6 years ago
Yeah. I’m sure it is a “classic.” Like every recording over six months old now.
matzam Premium Member about 6 years ago
death to compressed music
WCraft Premium Member about 6 years ago
Exactly what I’ve been thinking about vinyl shops.
nbwddd about 6 years ago
I’ve heard that when you digitize something you cut off much of the original sound that was captured in favor of a 1 and 0 as in on and off
IshkaBibel1 about 6 years ago
This is why I buy my records at Goodwill.
Bex Premium Member about 6 years ago
For me, it all boils down to physical storage space. For all the digital music I own or have access, if it were vinyl, I would need to rent a small warehouse. And digital is portable. I can take my entire collection with me when I travel.
dwane.scoty1 about 6 years ago
Remember! To keep your LP’s from warping, store them between those old phone books & encyclopedias, topped-off with a Betamax!
Leojim about 6 years ago
I find it truly amazing that a mechanical device like a vinyl record could have such amazing sound.
mr_sherman Premium Member about 6 years ago
Doesn’t anyone remember the problems with “wow” and “flutter”, not to mention pops and dust when playing records?
edreajr about 6 years ago
“…why can’t they be like we were, perfect in every way. Oh, what’s the matter with kids today….”