At 77, I'm older than most here. I started collecting records in Jr. High School when 78's were fifty-cents apiece.
I bought one of the first CD players when CD first hit the scene. It was one of those Phillips top loaders. I thought it sounded like crappola.
Over the years, I've upgraded the CD system and now run an ARC CD-7se. Okay ... now most CDs sound really good ... some sound really, REALLY good. BUT for critical listening, and to get really emotionally involved in the music, I still think vinyl is the way to go.
To my ears, there's nothing like an early stereo or mono recording recorded back in the days when all tube electronics (including the mikes), were used. Everything from massed strings to vocals, with the right analog setup, can sound absolutely fantastic. If you're not getting these results from your records ... just stay on the upgrade path 'til ya gets it right.
I bought one of the first CD players when CD first hit the scene. It was one of those Phillips top loaders. I thought it sounded like crappola.
Over the years, I've upgraded the CD system and now run an ARC CD-7se. Okay ... now most CDs sound really good ... some sound really, REALLY good. BUT for critical listening, and to get really emotionally involved in the music, I still think vinyl is the way to go.
To my ears, there's nothing like an early stereo or mono recording recorded back in the days when all tube electronics (including the mikes), were used. Everything from massed strings to vocals, with the right analog setup, can sound absolutely fantastic. If you're not getting these results from your records ... just stay on the upgrade path 'til ya gets it right.