I’ve got my turntable setup in my garage, I’ll throw on some wax when I’m working on one of my MGB’s, some Led Zep, Doors or CCR. I’ve been collecting vinyl for a decade or so now, lots of bands still put it out. I’ll wait for new release dates and try and score the limited color first pressings. Cut my musical teeth on my dad’s LZ and Clapton records in the early 90’s, still prefer vinyl to CD’s.
I had about 200 albums and when we bought our house, I left them with a friend and they got lost in the shuffle. The ones I’ve been picking up I check pretty close (for instance I got Rolling Stones Undercover and a Heart disk), both have just a few minor clicks, but otherwise, they are excellent.
Especially the Heart album. Those gals could really belt out a tune!
Dunno. Just sounds way more musical to me. Even the studio recordings have a way more “live” feel to them.
If anyone knows of a GOOD, RELIABLE source for used or better yet new vynil, please post it! Thanks!
The key phrase to use is “digital is for people that can’t handle reality”.
Vinyl on a quality analog system DOES sound better than CDs.
I’m partner in a company that sells audiophile equipment. One year we had a show with the top of the line digital system from XXX - $8K CD player, 10K amp, 25K speakers. Next to it we had a vinyl system with a 12K turntable with 5K cartridge and 5K preamp, 8K amp, 25K speakers. Beside those there were a couple of other vinyl systems that were steps down in price.
People flew in to Montana to spend a week of listening.
Hands down the consensus was vinyl was better.
My partner has thousands of records albums - it’s dangerous to let the guy get in the vicinity of a record store. ;-)
For great sound, check the remastered Blue Note tapes done by Steve Hoffman. Bottom line, I like the sound of vinyl better.