Many of us grew up with the idea of the component audio system. A receiver (or a separate preamplifier and amplifier), tuner (radio), record player, tape deck, and later on a CD player. If you were into more fancy stuff, you had a DAT or MiniDisc deck as well. While some of us cling on to this mindset like there's no tomorrow, the real world seems to favour a different method of consuming music. According to Erica Ogg (what's in a name), the component audio system is on its way out - thanks to the iPod and the commoditisation of music.
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Member since:2005-07-06
The problem with SACD or DVD-Audio is that they are not common, and most of the time, only for classical music.
On the other hand, you can buy almost every new album on vinyl, made mostly for DJ that still use them on their turntable. They are of good quality because of that.
I DID a blind test, with a friend that is a true audiophile, using Pink Floyd "Division Bell", song "High Hope". On vinyl and CD and to my taste, vinyl won...
Member since:2008-05-24
Of course vinyl wins from CD. If you're into Pink Floyd, you really should try the SACD of 'Dark Side of the Moon'. You may want to compare it to CD and vinyl, but make sure you listen to it on a multichannel setup.
By the way, though many DJs still use vinyl, many others have switched to CDs, HDDs or use a mixture of media. And though a lot of stuff still gets released on vinyl, I doubt much of it ends up on DJs' turntables. A lot of music doesn't lend itself to playing in the sort of venues where DJs perform. These records, most likely expensive 180grams discs, probably make up the other vinyl segment: audiophile.
Member since:2005-07-21
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2006-06-03
Ask your local, technically competent, fettishist to play you a SACD on a good system, then you will understand how technology has changed.
* p.s. do, at least, a blind test.