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Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??

I was wondering whether to dive into the world of Vinyl or wait for the new format to settle. You see, I have not listened to vinyl for more than 20 years now. I have all rated A equipment and cables and good collection of Audiophile and not so Audiophile CD. Recently I have been thinking of taking a dive into the world of Vinyl. However, knowing myself, I will not be satisfied unless I get some highend stuff which will cost me some serious amount of money. Not to mention that I have to start my collection of software. So my question here for you guys who want to help. Shall I make the move or just wait for the SACD/DVDA ? your input would be much appreciated.
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kentb
20 posts
 
Vinyl is still king when it comes to ultimate realism. Once you experience a proper setup tailored to your system you will wonder how you lived without it all these years! Happy hunting!
mmakshak
583 posts
 
I still think that vinyl is more relaxing than digital, if you stick to 1982 or earlier commercial lp's. Relaxation is definitly one reason we listen to music.
psacanli
535 posts
 
Just enjoy some music, anyway you can.
schipo
1,267 posts
 
Yes vinyl does sound better when properly set up? Why the question mark because most people are not that committed to better sound and with the troubles galore that can happen more with an analog based system than cd. Lets also look at the purchase of software new and old. I would have to rake my brain just starting now looking for vinyl. Where, how, and when would I find it. Would I travel about looking under every garage sale,old record stores,or maybe place an ad on Craigslist and hope for an old widow who is selling her dearly departed husbands 10,000 lp collection for ten cents a record,ain't happening fellows been down that road.What about purchasing newly pressed reissues, Thats another ball of wax. Their expensive compared to cd/sacds, many have to be returned and how long before they close thier doors or just stop pressing vinyl? I have a little over 2000 lps myself and a modest player compared to many on this post. I would have to say if I was starting over I would stay with digital and hope for better sound down the road.
dcstep
1,518 posts
 
I think vinyl is clearly superior to SACD, based on listening on my relatively modest system. The Pro-ject RM10 with a Sumiko Blackbird is less than $3000 and will get you very near the ultimate in resolution.

1-bit technology with a 5.6mHz sampling rate CAN indeed surpass vinyl, but I think that the lack of consumer demand for high quality signals is going to limit the availability of high quality music in ultra high resolution fomats. I DID buy a Korg MR1000 to archive my vinyl and show off to friends and make the occasional live recording, but I think we're a few years away from hi-rez digital that equals vinyl.

Dave
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