Back in the early 1980's, when the Compact Disk (CD) was marketed, Did you get sucked into believing that CD's were far superior in sound quality than the vinyl records? I did! No noise, no skipping, doesnt wear out. These attributes are obviously false. Recently, I purchased some high end audio equipment and built a new system to play some of my old CD's. My new system is comprised of Bob Carver designed Phase Linear 4000 preamp with a Phase linear 700b power amp that controls low frequencies and a 400 series for powering my mids and highs.. My speakers are older JBL components rebuilt to new specs and the subs and middle channel speakers are Altec Voice of the theater original folded horns.
Where I am going with this is, I didn't like the sterile digital sound that the CDs produced. I complained to a few audio buffs I know and they recommended vinyl records. I was certainly surprised at the recommendation.
I bought an older Micro Seiki DDX 1000 turntable with twin Black widow tonearms from Audiogon (A audiophile website) and "wow" what a difference. I have sound quality from the old vinyl that sounds accurate, real and detailed like you could never get from a CD. You would think Robin Trower was playing in my living room.
So,
Did you know that the sound quality of vinyl is far superior to CDs?
I know that CD's are more versatile for the car, boat, Walkman etc. But when you desire to listen to Bach to Steely Dan and have it sound like they are performing in front of you, the vinyl is unquestionably warmer and wins hands down.
Vinyl is coming back, check out your local Best Buy. They are now carrying vinyl records! I attached a picture of a Micro Seiki DDX-1000. Very Cool!
Bob
