CDLehner
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Fanaticism and bias, are rampant. Just as many guys, discredit something...based solely on the fact that it's expensive, new, digital; as they do...because it's cheap, old, or analog.
The problem, is with the word "better". For example..."vinyl sounds better". Uh-huh...define "better". "Better to your ears". OK...that's clearer; but why is it "better" to your ears? Are you listening to a $50k TT, versus a $2k digital set-up? Is vinyl what you grew up with, and you can't help but feel nostalgic about its sound? It's what you cut your teeth on, so it's the standard by which others are judged?
Maybe your hearing is screwed-up in a way...that makes vinyl more appealing, lol
I don't mean to pick on the vinyl guys; it's purely arbitrary to illustrate a point (because the same could be said, about digital...vintage...big bass...good mids, etc). I don't judge; live and let live...as long as you do the same for me.
I like guys that have passion for the hobby! That's why I like this site. OK...sometimes, it can be a little rah-rah, lol :notreally: But I'll take that...guys who really love, gear and music; as opposed to the alternative.
I don't care if you spin 78s on a Victrola; as long as you don't attack my choices. Then, you'll force me to defend myself...and your precious shellacs might be in trouble. :what2:
The problem, is with the word "better". For example..."vinyl sounds better". Uh-huh...define "better". "Better to your ears". OK...that's clearer; but why is it "better" to your ears? Are you listening to a $50k TT, versus a $2k digital set-up? Is vinyl what you grew up with, and you can't help but feel nostalgic about its sound? It's what you cut your teeth on, so it's the standard by which others are judged?
Maybe your hearing is screwed-up in a way...that makes vinyl more appealing, lol

I don't mean to pick on the vinyl guys; it's purely arbitrary to illustrate a point (because the same could be said, about digital...vintage...big bass...good mids, etc). I don't judge; live and let live...as long as you do the same for me.
I like guys that have passion for the hobby! That's why I like this site. OK...sometimes, it can be a little rah-rah, lol :notreally: But I'll take that...guys who really love, gear and music; as opposed to the alternative.
I don't care if you spin 78s on a Victrola; as long as you don't attack my choices. Then, you'll force me to defend myself...and your precious shellacs might be in trouble. :what2: