Is vinyl dead ?

That's a good point, Onhwy61. I agree it is an archaic medium. I am anxiously awaiting for the technology that can surpass it.

Dougdeacon, Apology accepted.
I never ment to get into the old pissing match between digital and vinyl. The sound quality was not what this thread was about. The thread is discussing the decline of popularity on vinyl, and i simply added my observations to reinforce this theory.

Vader

Tom your post
"08-14-03: Twl
Maybe if they had a functional vinyl rig running in the store, they'd have some demand."

Tom, you really have out done yourself again. You hit all the major points. This post should be pointed to in the future the next time some digivite gets a little defensive about their media choice.
We have been down this road before.

Hey 007 you need to lighten up a little. The folks on this analog forum (the lunatic fringe, what ever that kind or comment is supposed to accomplish) are for the most part very nice and will go out of their way to help you with any audio problem you have. Sometimes we don't always say it with grace.
I can see 007 you have spent a lot of time and money on your system. I bet it sounds great! Only thing the nice folks here were saying (because we all wanted CD to be better than it is) if you had a Teres you would have a different opinion. IMHO
Peace,Cheers
Roni

Rockinroni...To paraphrase George Orwell..."ALL audiophiles are in the "lunatic fringe", but some audiophiles are more loony than others".

New material on vinyl may be slow, Reissues from the likes of Speaker's Corner, Classic Records, Sundazed, Rhino are hotter than ever. Witness the proliferation of new phono stages, new turntable designs, and the many high-end phono carts on the market. Used vinyl costs more than ever in stores as demand outstrips supply. Mark Twain said it best: "News of my death has been greatly exaggerated"

We can argue until we are blue in the face over CD vs. vinyl. Both are right based on their own merits, both are wrong based on their faults. It's a personal choice for each user. Music and the means by which to reproduce it are plentiful and available at many different price points. Choose what you like, like what you choose. I listen to both formats, but prefer vinyl over CD. I invested more in my vinyl setup and opted for a cheaper digital rig that still gets the job done for me.