Difficult for me to say because I avoid mp3s. Compressed music doesn't cut it for me except in a noisy environment like a car. The closest I get to mp3s at home is Apple Lossless of CD tracks into my iPod.


Properly cared for vinyl will last a long time. LPs do involve more care and attention which can be bothersome and not being able to use a remote can be a pain. If the LPs are allowed to get dirty or scratched then forget it...the hisses and pops are too distracting.

John