[ejr1953]

I mean no "disrespect" here, but I am a 100% digital "fan", 0% vinyl fan.

Back in the late 70's-early 80's I sold high end audio equipment and used the best vinyl available at the time to do our demos. I just could not get past the pops, clicks and surface noise, especially for music with a lot of dynamics (classical music with it's quiet parts). With enough desire, I think one could make the technical argument for either side, but to me the noise from vinyl detracts from the musical experience more than any of the side effects from good quality digital masters.

I do understand why those who enjoy vinyl feel that digital sounds "harsh" or "glaring" to them, and some older CDs in my collection are mastered in such a way that I can't listen to them, though I have a really good digital setup.