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The answer lies in the difference between analog and digital recordings oberliner Jan 2018 #1
That's a bad answer. Analog recordings aren't capable of "capturing the complete sound wave" either. PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #8
Down with "HowStuffWorks" oberliner Jan 2018 #11
For an alternate comparison see this article... PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #15
Nonsense - neither CDs or LPs are "recordings" hexola Jan 2018 #22
Not to mention many albums are digitally KatyMan Jan 2018 #31
terrible article / question Locrian Jan 2018 #24
Shannon's Information Theory, and Nyquist's Sampling Theory can clarify. lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #28
Need a like button. Good post. NT Adrahil Jan 2018 #34
Yes, the dynamic range is a big argument in favor of digital cemaphonic Jan 2018 #68
Harder to wrap your head around dynamic range being about the quiet stuff... hexola Jan 2018 #71
Have you ever listened to a great album on vinyl? n/t Lucinda Jan 2018 #2
Lots, but it's been decades ago. Nt raccoon Jan 2018 #4
Everytime I think of a vinyl album, I remember blowing my Bose 901's up playing Pink Floyd. Lochloosa Jan 2018 #6
If it had to die at least it went our playing Pink Floyd... Lucinda Jan 2018 #26
You can replace the foam surround on the speakers. lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #32
That was a long time ago. I called Bose, but since they were bought used... Lochloosa Jan 2018 #35
Back in the 70's my dad bought a system with this at the heart; A HERETIC I AM Jan 2018 #48
Have a similar '72/'73 vintage system based on Technics receiver & turntable bigbrother05 Jan 2018 #64
Sansui. Nice. Dave Starsky Jan 2018 #73
Yep. As for my system - it took a pounding from the bass track on Hendrix's 'VooDoo Chile'. jonno99 Jan 2018 #57
What is a MP3? Are they smaller than my CDs? Lochloosa Jan 2018 #3
digital file crazycatlady Jan 2018 #14
for that smooth, snappy sound that only vinyl can provide. Blues Heron Jan 2018 #5
Because I have a huge vinyl record collection and a turntable to play them on? icymist Jan 2018 #7
Because lots of people falsely believe that vinyl is a more 'accurate' sound. Kentonio Jan 2018 #9
I love how vinyl records sound while I'm jogging Orrex Jan 2018 #10
Listening to vinyl while jogging or in the car can introduce distortion... jberryhill Jan 2018 #74
For some its true audiophilia, others are hipsters, others are nostalgic. aikoaiko Jan 2018 #12
Because they think they are getting better sound... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #13
There is a slight difference in sound -- vinyl is smoother. But digital often has more clarity. Hoyt Jan 2018 #16
Spotify janterry Jan 2018 #17
I remember paying big money for exboyfil Jan 2018 #18
I listen to both tymorial Jan 2018 #19
LOTS of music only available on vinyl. hexola Jan 2018 #20
To avoid the high-pitched hissing noise of CD's. (nt) Paladin Jan 2018 #21
I collect vinyls of select albums that I really love. phleshdef Jan 2018 #23
Album covers were/are certainly better than tiny CD booklets. n/t PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #29
Not to mention you could actually learn something about the music. klook Jan 2018 #38
Still waiting............ HAB911 Jan 2018 #25
I listen to vinyls or mp3/streaming. vi5 Jan 2018 #27
CD's Are None Of The Sound Quality? ProfessorGAC Jan 2018 #30
None of the sound quality of vinyl.....none of the convenience of mp3's vi5 Jan 2018 #33
Got You! ProfessorGAC Jan 2018 #40
Yes, I should say "my preference" is as opposed to.... vi5 Jan 2018 #44
(In Butthead's Voice): Heh, heh... ProfessorGAC Jan 2018 #61
What do you prefer to cook your food: an oven, or a microwave? nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2018 #36
Some folks like the feel of Vinyl... Adrahil Jan 2018 #37
well, an MP3 is NOT a "good quality digital file" maxsolomon Jan 2018 #41
FLAC is a compressed version of what's on a CD. hunter Jan 2018 #47
good info maxsolomon Jan 2018 #55
I never said an MP3 was a good quality... Adrahil Jan 2018 #67
320K mp3 is hard to pick out hexola Jan 2018 #72
Because it's fun, it's relatively cheap, and it doesn't hurt anyone maxsolomon Jan 2018 #39
His is why I like vinyl The Genealogist Jan 2018 #60
For the gloriously large cover art... hunter Jan 2018 #42
Google Music in my phone and my Bluetooth speaker is all I need. IluvPitties Jan 2018 #43
i've collected and loved vinyl bdtrppr6 Jan 2018 #45
Because they need to wear their fedora for something obamanut2012 Jan 2018 #46
All of my vinyl LPs warped....I got rid of my collection about 20 years ago. LeftInTX Jan 2018 #49
I hear the jackets are excellent for cleaning weed jmowreader Jan 2018 #50
Dude, are you gonna throw out those seeds? I can plant them ... nt JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2018 #78
I have a musician friend ismnotwasm Jan 2018 #51
I used to think it was about the sound....now Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #52
sadly the millenial vinyl trendoids are playing their vinyl on garbage cheap low quality turntables msongs Jan 2018 #53
I can tell you that nothing on CD (or previously on cassette) can ever match the excitement I felt LisaM Jan 2018 #54
+1. I miss those days! lunamagica Jan 2018 #58
Ha, I was just having this argument with my dad. Initech Jan 2018 #56
Your Dad is correct - always listen to your parents. hexola Jan 2018 #70
I can only assume that people buy and listen to vinyl because they like to. tenderfoot Jan 2018 #59
First thing is to get your hearing checked. FarCenter Jan 2018 #62
For me, it's nostalgia Runningdawg Jan 2018 #63
I have a friend who has become a vinyl fanatic Codeine Jan 2018 #65
resale. i bought a pipe organ album at a rummage sale for 25. 4 disk mills bros i got for free. pansypoo53219 Jan 2018 #66
It baffles my parents Sen. Walter Sobchak Jan 2018 #69
Because you have something to clean your weed on jberryhill Jan 2018 #75
Because buying and NOT listening to them Codeine Jan 2018 #76
I prefer vinyl for home music listening Docreed2003 Jan 2018 #77
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