Vinyl foibles

@speedthrills 

Getting up out of my chair to turn over an album is a good thing says my physical therapists. Shouldn't sit too long without getting up. 

Almost all records sound far better than digital, although I must admit when digital resolution gets up to 96 khz and above, sounds pretty damn good. But it's not as good a vinyl.

I am getting smarter about staying away from records whose music was stored digitally. The albums have a digital signature to some degree. Some are unlistenable to me, while others are okay. Rather than reissues I look for orignal pressings.

I think enjoying music is the important thing. No matter how you listen to it. For years I listened to almost all CDs. I had put my turntable and records in a closet. I had to purchase a somewhat decent turntable (Rega 3) and phono preamp. But I've always enjoyed music no matter how it was delivered. If I can make it sound better, however, I will, within financial limits.

@mylogic 

You're a better man (audiophile) than I am. I have records I purchased in the early seventies, but I had a really inexpensive turntable and a cartridge I never changed. I'm surprised more of my old albums have not gotten skips and crackles. Most of the skips and crackles, I am finding, is from gunk in the grooves. The Degritter takes care of that. There is no question, though, that I am not as careful as Michael Fremer. I enjoy music too much to stop and be extra careful. I'm anxious to play the next record I've chosen. Still a kid when it comes to music and hi fi, I guess.

@kennyc 

"Pops and clicks, Sweetvinyl Sugarcube."

It just converts it all to digital so the algorithm can remove the noise. What's the point.

@audio-b-dog “You’re a better man (audiophile) than l am”

Thank you for your reply. 
l have been lucky l suppose keeping all the records l cherished over the years. Did have the odd multi-changer clanger when an LP dropped down prematurely. My first record player was the all in one BSR carry case type above, and then a Garrard SP25 which was basic, not hi-fi.

l was also lucky in the early 70s to meet a few enthusiasts who put me on the right road of SME, Garrard 401 and Shure light tracking cartridges. Also told how to handle records correctly and the ways to treat them well. There was also many opportunities when their “upgradeitus” stepped in, to buy gear off them relatively cheap. Would not really class myself as an “audiophile”…….. Just someone who likes audio, and files record’s away safely.

@speedthrills - just curious - why would somebody with such a distaste for vinyl be reading and posting on the 'Analog' section?

Are there people on the 'Digital' section who go on about how much digital sucks and everybody should listen to analog? Maybe there are, I don't know.