Vinyl vs Digital: Which Sounds Better?

Some people swear vinyl recordings sound best. Is it nostalgia or is it science?

By Avery Hurt
Dec 14, 2021 11:00 PM
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Have you ever been cornered at a party by an audiophile who insists (usually at some length) that vinyl sounds superior to digital? Or have you ever noticed that you prefer vinyl yourself? Is that just nostalgia talking? Or is there something to the claim?

One thing is certain — vinyl is making a comeback. For the first time since 1986, vinyl recordings sold more than CDs, with vinyl sales increasing by almost 29 percent in 2020 alone.

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