yikes. drifting OT.

[Jim Leonard]

Zane H. Healy wrote:
> This includes on albums that came out on both at the same time, and 

The last time that happened was the 1980s before the technology and engineer 
education matured.

Ultimately, LP/analog vs. CD/digital is a religious argument:  It cannot be 
proved nor disproved.  Much like how modern speed is better/worse than oldie 
thought processes.  (See?  Back OT :-)  Just heed this advice:  Don't agree 
to participate in actual A/B double-blind listening tests -- you will become 
frustrated and upset.

CDs have the better frequency range; LPs have the better dynamic range. 
DVD-Audio blows the doors off of everything, yet will take a very long time 
to take off, as CDs and DVDs are firmly entrenched in popular culture and 
spending budgets.  SACD is a mixed bag; it's lossy, but not much, and the 
current SACD standard is 5.1 audio, 48KHz, 24-bit.

SACD is a hack, if you ask me ;-)
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