Let your ears decide

When they first became available to consumers in the 1980's, compact discs were initially perceived to be a superior format to the traditional audiotape and vinyl albums. Compact discs were easier to maintain, and advent of automotive and personal CD players, provided more portability than conventional albums. While many perceived the explosion of compact disc sales to be the end of vinyl album format, recently there has been a resurgence of album sales among music aficionados.

It is undeniable that albums require more care in handling and storage than their digital counterparts. However, many fans of the genre will argue that the sound quality vinyl albums produce offsets this extra care. Unlike compact discs, which produce the hiss associated with audiotapes and analogue source recordings, no such abnormality is reproduced on albums. Furthermore, fans of the format maintain that albums deliver a richer, fuller sound than can be found on compact discs. Vinyl fans argue that, while the reproduced sound on compact discs is that of the original composition, it comes across as sterile when compared to the overhaul sound quality achieved on albums.

The debate over the merits of compact discs versus vinyl albums has been ongoing since the advent of compact discs. Although they are not as prevalent as they once were, vinyl albums can still be purchased, and true fans of the vinyl format maintain that they provide the listener with a more enjoyable listening experience, regardless of the musical genre. If you are interested in experiencing the richness of sound through vinyl albums, please visit www.askthebobo.com for all your album needs.