A/B Vinyl/Digital


I am sure there are those out there who have compared the same song with vinyl and digital.

Having done so last night was as suspected.

The CD version of the song was fake, plastic, 2D, flat, harsh, & non organic sounding.

The Vinyl version sounded like... well you know how it sounded.

Just don't listen to digital and expect it to sound like organic music IMHO.

Lector T3 is the CDP. I know if I spend $15000.00 + I can get closer to the sound of analog with digital.

It seems strange to me that members here on the 'Gon. only have a digital set up with high end gear. I am only a rookie here (7 yrs.) next to you 30 + audiophiles but I did learn something very valuable here by reading and learning from you analog heads.
128x128glory

Showing 4 responses by hevac1

All the a/b testing I have done for myself and other always come out the same. Analog sounds warmer has more depth and a better sound stage. I am building a HiRes music server and will a/b that later.
I know I can add tube to the output but after hearing the Berkeley DAC I feel that is the way to go. It just sounds that good.
mapman

There is a huge price differance between a Berkeley and the DCS system. I have listen to both and yes the DCS is better, but to me not worth the price differance. I want great sound and with a server system the Berkeley does that. It also made my Meridial 598DP sound better through analog than it does going through my G68.
By the way have you listened to one yet. The biggest thing to me that it did was take the shrill and edginess out and gave both a very nice open soundstage and depth back to digital music.
Mapman
Just a note. Funny thing happened I saved up and purchased the dCS Debussy instead of the Berkeley.