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   From: someone@microsoft.com   
      
   "Mook23"  wrote in message   
   news:DWRsc.8543$gf1.21270@news1.mts.net...   
   > Well, you've made an interesting analogy, but it's not really all that   
   > truthful is it?  Vinyl is "warmer" for a lot of reasons, the fact that it   
   is   
   > a purely analog signal is just one.  Firstly, most CDs manufactured these   
   > days have their levels compressed to make the overall recording louder.   
   > Vinyl is much better in this respect.  There is also a lack of extreme   
   high   
   > and low frequencies.  Some argue that the "meat" of the sound is in the   
   > midrange.   
      
      
   I totally agree with that. The fact is that most producers these days boost   
   the bass on recorded tracks. It can make a crappy system appear to have a   
   nice flat response. But the same track will need to be de-emphasized on the   
   low end if you play it on a quality system. The vinyl seems to do this on   
   its own. A good vinyl recording is so wonderful to hear on a quality system.   
      
   The transistor vs tube argument is best seen when both are driven to   
   overload. A tube amp is far less harsh on the ear whereas the transistor amp   
   will add more noise and the volume level will drop significantly. Tube amps   
   therefore have much better transient response. I believe that this subtle   
   difference is what appeals most to the discerning listener   
      
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