The perceived sound quality of vinyl, often characterized by its warmth and authenticity, is a major draw for collectors. Participants consistently emphasized the immersive and attentive listening experience facilitated by vinyl, contrasting it with the ease of skipping tracks on digital platforms, which they argue diminishes the depth of... See more

Our gradually degrading analog audio media may not sound “better” than digital, but they do sound different , and for some they can sound different in a way that's preferable to digital perfection. My grandmother has often said that she would sometimes rather listen to her old vinyl records, or even digitizations of them, than to a perfectly... See more