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> Objectively inferior capability to reproduce sounds. Maybe when it comes to something like music, that's not the most important thing. In fact, most music li

> Objectively inferior capability to reproduce sounds. Maybe when it comes to something like music, that's not the most important thing. In fact, most music listeners would say it's not really important at all. Vinyls have great UX. The LP format encourages you to listen to an uninterrupted, un-shuffled 23 or 46 minutes of music. Album artwork and lyrics are presented at a scale where it doesn't hurt the eyes to look at them. Your statement reminds me of whiskey drinkers who only drink out of one type of glass which is olfactorily optimal. It totally misses the fact that our senses are so easily tricked into enjoying things more if we enjoy the hints that surround the experience. Music is better on vinyl because you spent that much longer picking out the record and placing the needle. Whiskey is better in rocks glasses because it looks cinematic. It has next to nothing to do with being "objectively inferior" or superior.

linuxftw 7y ago
> The LP format encourages you to listen to an uninterrupted, un-shuffled 23 or 46 minutes of music You can do this on a CD with superior audio quality. > Album artwork and lyrics are presented at a scale where it doesn't hurt the eyes to look at them. There's nothing stopping someone from celling a CD in a vinyl-sized case. > Maybe when it comes to something like music, that's not the most important thing. In fact, most music listeners would say it's not really important at all. I'm pretty sure almost every single fan of vinyl will tell you it 'sounds better.' What they really mean is they like the typical mix of a vinyl recording, but CDs can be mixed to sound exactly like vinyl. If you want the same sound as live music, vinyl cannot compete.
- rcoveson 7y ago
  I don't think you're understanding the gist of what I'm saying. Of course it's _possible_ to recreate the exact _audio_ experience of vinyl with a higher fidelity medium like a CD. But it's not about just the audio. It's the tactile, visual, and cultural experience around the audio. Just like food isn't just about the flavor. And with your closing comment, I don't think you're describing as great a percentage of vinyl fans as you think you are. Sure, if you read audiophile forums you'll find such individuals. And if you encounter such an individual, they'll likely be extremely vocal about their opinions. But we're talking about vinyl outselling CDs here. That's a lot of people. If you asked most of them which format had higher fidelity, they'd certainly reply, "the one that doesn't pop and scratch."
  - linuxftw 7y ago
    > But it's not about just the audio. It's the tactile, visual, and cultural experience around the audio. Just like food isn't just about the flavor. I see what you're saying, but I don't buy it. Nobody has a record player just laying around unless you're 'into' vinyl. It's like saying it's more fun to watch videos on VHS because the tapes look cooler. It's just nonsense.

linuxftw 7y ago

> The LP format encourages you to listen to an uninterrupted, un-shuffled 23 or 46 minutes of music You can do this on a CD with superior audio quality. > Album artwork and lyrics are presented at a scale where it doesn't hurt the eyes to look at them. There's nothing stopping someone from celling a CD in a vinyl-sized case. > Maybe when it comes to something like music, that's not the most important thing. In fact, most music listeners would say it's not really important at all. I'm pretty sure almost every single fan of vinyl will tell you it 'sounds better.' What they really mean is they like the typical mix of a vinyl recording, but CDs can be mixed to sound exactly like vinyl. If you want the same sound as live music, vinyl cannot compete.

rcoveson 7y ago
I don't think you're understanding the gist of what I'm saying. Of course it's _possible_ to recreate the exact _audio_ experience of vinyl with a higher fidelity medium like a CD. But it's not about just the audio. It's the tactile, visual, and cultural experience around the audio. Just like food isn't just about the flavor. And with your closing comment, I don't think you're describing as great a percentage of vinyl fans as you think you are. Sure, if you read audiophile forums you'll find such individuals. And if you encounter such an individual, they'll likely be extremely vocal about their opinions. But we're talking about vinyl outselling CDs here. That's a lot of people. If you asked most of them which format had higher fidelity, they'd certainly reply, "the one that doesn't pop and scratch."
- linuxftw 7y ago
  > But it's not about just the audio. It's the tactile, visual, and cultural experience around the audio. Just like food isn't just about the flavor. I see what you're saying, but I don't buy it. Nobody has a record player just laying around unless you're 'into' vinyl. It's like saying it's more fun to watch videos on VHS because the tapes look cooler. It's just nonsense.