"That has to be one of the more inaccurate stereotypes in audio today. An average CD player playing a carefully mastered CD can output digital bits that will decode into the exact waveform of the original master recording (with all the inherent warmth or coldness intended by the recording engineer). Try telling me the average turntable playing a record mastered and pressed with the utmost care can output the original waveform."
OK, I will. That's nice information and I appreciate it from a learning standpoint but listening has nothing to do with waveforms. Basically all but a very few lps outperform my cds/SACDs for which I have copies in both formats. And, about 20 people I know agree with me - most of them don't have turntables. Besides, most recording folks, esp in rock, are disgusted at how their music comes across on cd. If people spent more time listening to the actual bands/producers/engineers instead of scientists, more people would be aware instead lps remain a niche market, enjoyed by musicians, engineers, poor students, and audiophiles.
