Re: A Matter of Production


Simon Booth (sgbooth@unity.ncsu.edu)
Sun, 9 May 1999 12:09:06 -0400



> Well, many audiophiles would disagree see the audio mags (stereophile, The
> Absolute Sound, Fi etc, or The Tracking Angle) granted you need a five
> figure system to tell the difference, but, for me getting vinyl is more of
> a only chance, its hard enough to find the stuff on CD or vinly so I pick
> it up. And, its just more fun to spin vinyl, you stick the CD it
> dissapears, whereas with a record you can watch it turn, needle in the
> groove.

I'll have to admit I'm a potential audiophile - but I don't have that
kind of money. If you have a good cartridge, a good Phono
preamp, and good amplifier (preferably a tube amp), audiophiles
claim that you will feel like you are there. I think CD's sound
empty and dull. Don't get me wrong, Digital is certainly a very
good thing. But I prefer analog records, having that element of
control while you are spinning a set is essential. Turntabilists say
that turntables are instruments after all - and I think they are right.

The other problem with CD's that nobody admits is - CD's are made
of aluminum. If you scratch through the coating on the bottom side
- air will get into the cd. The problem is that aluminum will react
with the air. It takes time, but CD's will be completely destroyed
after 7-8 years. I have Vinyl older than me, and the stuff still plays
perfectly.

simon



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