Going for satirical irony I suppose...
Or is it ironic satire? Either way, I'm certain arafiq had no intention to be taken seriously.
Digital is far better than vinyl
I have invested a decent sum of money into my digital setup, including a decent streamer (Innuos Zenith MK3), a very good dac (Denafrips Terminator 2), Eno filter, and good cabling. But after being told by many here that vinyl is vastly superior to digital, I thought let’s build an analog system and see what all the fuss is about. So this is what I did ...
I picked up an Audio Technica TT from Amazon for around $299. I then used one of the older integrated amps with a built-in phono, which I believe I paid around $500 a few years ago. And, finally, just to even out the playing field I bought the cheapest possible cables from alibaba. Since I didn’t have extra rack space to put the TT on, I got a couple of bricks and built a DIY platform for it.
So after listening to the analog setup for a few days, I can proclaim without a shadow of doubt that digital is far, far superior than vinyl on any given day, and twice a day on Sunday.
What has been your experience? And please, don’t mention your gear or any special. cartridges, isolation, etc. Not interested in your system details. I just want to make sure you guys understand that digital is far, far superior than vinyl.
Showing 16 responses by thecarpathian
It’s not a stupid comparison, it’s a satirical comparison. It’s a statement to those who believe digital is superior without fair comparison. Geez, you guys. Not everything is so black and white in the world. A lot more colors out there than just those two. Think a little deeper as to the why. And ltmandella is right, it’s not a meaningful comparison, that’s the point. It's not meant to be. |
@lalitk , Ah! I didn’t think of it in that direction. I believe you're right. Reverse irony, as it were. Terrific Insight, kudos! |
@rcaguy , Joking my friend, joking. |
I find it neither trolling, nor sheer stupidity. It is what was stated; ironic satire. I understand the premise of his initial post as @lalitk astutely pointed it out. No need to call the man an idiot. He made a valid point in a satirical manner. If you are of the opinion he didn’t, that's your choice. Name calling isn't going to change the validity of it. |
@jefflz , Not really getting what you mean about unprofessional posts and a weak forum. Perhaps you could better explain through interpretive dance...💃 |