When HI-RES AUDIO can't compete with VINYL...
Darko Audio・2 minutes read
Vinyl records can be streamed in high-res for free, leading some to question the need to purchase them in 2023. The dynamic range of recordings impacts sound quality more than the format they are delivered in.
Insights
- Vinyl records can be streamed in high-resolution for free, raising questions about the necessity of purchasing physical copies in 2023.
- The sound quality of vinyl records is significantly impacted by dynamic range compression in recordings, with mastering techniques like summing bass to mono and rolling off frequencies above 15 kHz being crucial in shaping the final output.
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Recent questions
Are vinyl records still popular in 2023?
Yes
What is the difference between analog and digital records?
Analog records made before 1990, digital records are modern.
How is vinyl mastering different from digital mastering?
Vinyl mastering involves summing bass to mono and rolling off frequencies above 15 kHz.
What is dynamic range compression in recordings?
Compression affects sound quality more than format.
How does vinyl rip compare to digital download?
Vinyl rip was preferred over digital download.
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Summary
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Vinyl records vs digital downloads: sound quality
- Vinyl records can be streamed in high-res for free, making some question the need to purchase them in 2023.
- The NAD c3050 streaming amplifier with Drac room correction is mentioned in the episode.
- Records made before 1990 were analog, while modern records are often digitally mastered.
- Vinyl records are usually cut from high-res digital files, not analog tapes.
- The dynamic range of recordings impacts the sound more than the format they are delivered in.
- Vinyl mastering involves summing bass to mono and rolling off frequencies above 15 kHz.
- A vinyl rip of the 2023 edition of "Stop Making Sense" had a dynamic range of 13.
- The vinyl rip of the album was compared to a digital download, with the vinyl rip being preferred.
- Dynamic range compression in recordings affects the sound quality more than the format they are delivered in.
