R.E.M. Accelerate - LP or CD?

The LP/CD combo is available for around $25. The CD is available for $10.

Is the LP worth double the price?

tvad05-18-2008 11:57pm

dcstep Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,518 posts 05-21-2008 at 09:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Analog from hi rez digital is actually very good. Mastering is now done in hi rez formats like 24/192 and the masters are 1-bit DSD, up to 5.6mHz. I've got a great analog system and a great digital front end and the differences between SACD, DVD-A and vinyl is incredibly small. (Most systems will not reveal a difference). OTOH, Red Book CD is pretty far behind, only edging out mp3. BTW, I own this album in vinyl. It's very good in that format, but not exceptional. I haven't heard the CD, but the vinyl still shows some signs of compression, but not bad at all. Dave
dcstep Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,518 posts 05-21-2008 at 10:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well Tvad, no telling what system that reviewer was listening on. No wonder there's so much screwed up, overly compressed music lately. Dave