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RJH wrote:
Ignoring any surface noise etc, vinyl adds its own distortion. Which
many just happen to like.

If you carefully copy vinyl to CD I defy anyone to tell the difference in
a properly conducted blind test.

Do it the other way round - more difficult - and most can tell the
difference.

Which proves vinyl is distorting the original.


I understand the need for the use of the word distortion, and agree with
what you say. I'd just add that there's the possibility that somewhere
within medium and process, the alteration of the original signal makes
the sound more lifelike (preferable, better etc).

It may makes some sounds or instruments 'preferable' under some conditions.
But not more accurate to the original. Some types of distortion can make
some instruments sound more exciting. And others worse. Sadly, when it's
the end user system providing that distortion, it can't discriminate.

There has to be a reason for some quite respected musicians and
engineers sticking to analogue (over digital) beyond vanity and fashion.

Many simply don't understand what they are listening to. And don't want to.

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