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To: Jon Khymn who wrote (41)	11/16/1999 9:01:00 AM
From: bill meehan	Respond to of 61

Web, I'm certainly no expert, but there are many (relative term) who swear by tubes and vinyl. Yes you can tell the difference, but much less so than even a few years ago. I don't prefer the "old system" primarily because LPs are difficult for messy swine to keep them in good playing condition. <g> When CDs first arrived many of the players tended to give off a very "harsh" or overly "bright" sound, and that problem was compounded by poor engineering of the CDs themselves, as they were mixed/engineered from analog tape to digital formats. (There are some of my older CDs that are still very difficult to really enjoy, irrespective of the improvements made in CD players. They sound nothing like the original vinyl.) However, newer equipment and improved re-mastering of older material makes this only a major problem to those with very discriminating ears and very deep pockets. Still, even if I had an unlimited budget I would still opt for digital due to ease of use and care. FWIW

To: Jon Khymn who wrote (41)	11/25/1999 12:09:00 AM
From: Jacques Chitte	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 61

I am not a big fan of tubes. I like the sound of good solid-state gear. But recently I went to a local shop that specializes in analog front ends. Vinyl. I got to hear the exact same source material through a good CD player and through a turntable. Same system from the preamp forward. The CD has better bass. That is it. The vinyl is no noisier. And it has a much more natural presentation in the treble frequencies. Brush strokes on cymbals sounded like liquid silver off the LP. They had a sound off CD that was good but simply not as good. I don't know how to describe this ... but it was as if the drum set were being played behind a shutter that was opening and closing really fast. For jazz, the LP can't be beat. For big orchestral works, it's more of a toss-up. For rock, it depends on if you like guitar guys (LPs) or power players (CD). I love CD for its convenience and durability. It's a no-muss, no fuss way to get pretty darn good sound. But I'm ruint now, like a coon hound that got a whiff of rabbit. One day, i will own a really good analog front end. That'll set me back ten grand. Don't tell the wife.