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On 1/8/2025 5:17 PM, JAB wrote:
> On Wed, 8 Jan 2025 14:53:02 -0500, Michael Trew <michael.trew@att.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> CD quality is better than streaming, and typically better than vinyl,
>> but audiophiles might disagree with you.  CD's are digital and, if the
>> conditions are right, analog (vinyl) sound can be warmer and have more
>> depth.
> 
> AI Overview
> 
> Technically, a CD is considered to have better sound quality than
> vinyl based on its ability to accurately reproduce a wider range of
> frequencies and with less distortion, but many people prefer the
> "warm" analog sound of vinyl due to its unique sonic characteristics,
> making the "better" choice a matter of personal preference
> ===========
> 
> That said, it depends upon how "they" reproduce CDs and  vinyl


I suspect that 9 times out of 10, CD quality is better.  Playing vinyl 
is more of a nostalgic/quaint thing.