Describe differences in LP playback vs CD playback

[magiccarpetride]

I have yet to meet a person who, upon listening to the same track on LP and then on CD, would exclaim: "These two playbacks sound EXACTLY the same!" (providing, of course, that the LP is in tip top shape, no pops and clicks, minimal surface noise). I would venture out to say that pretty much anyone can easily hear the difference in sound quality between LP and CD playbacks (all other things being the equal, of course).

This being the case, I now wish to ask you to provide a description of how does LP playback sound to you when compared to CD playback. I'm not aiming at ascertaining which format is better or worse, or which format is more realistic etc., merely trying to get a feel for how people experience two formats, in terms of attributes. What I'm looking for is descriptions such as "LP sounds like eating a messy burrito, CD sounds like eating a bucket of caviar."

OK, let me go first:

- LP sounds like driving a speedboat, CD sounds like enjoying a cruise ship

Your turn...

[Audio Al]

LP sound like proper engaging music

CD ( Compromised Discs ) sound thin and lifeless

[Stratmangler]

LP v CD - it's like comparing apples with oranges

[walpurgis]

Cucumbers with bananas surely?

[Jimbo]

Cucumbers with bananas surely?

I think this one is going bananas again.

[Marco]

LP sound like proper engaging music

CD ( Compromised Discs ) sound thin and lifeless

Then you have a shit CD player, daftee, sorry (and same applies to anyone else who thinks the same)!

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Then you have a shit CD player, daftee, sorry (and same applies to anyone else who thinks the same)!

Marco.

Yup!

Very happy with my CD sound and the sound from records.

[Audio Al]

Then you have a shit CD player, daftee, sorry (and same applies to anyone else who thinks the same)!

Marco.

I have several good quality CD units Including a ex BBC radio 2 Technics and several stable platter pioneers / Sony and Marantz

[Marco]

I have several good quality CD units Including a ex BBC radio 2 Technics and several stable platter pioneers / Sony and Marantz

Ok, let me rephrase that: then either they're broken, or yer lugs are!

Why? Because none of those (rather excellent) players you've mentioned make CD sound "thin and lifeless" [your words earlier].

I think you should just say that you prefer vinyl, which is cool, and leave it at that, rather than make gross statements of pishanto, which only serve to confirm your status as a super-daftee!

Marco.

[CageyH]

I have to get off my arse at least twice as often when playing LPs compared to CD.

My CD player cost about £300. My cartridge alone cost more than this.