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Originally posted by bobliinds:
(Which, of course, does not change one iota my enthusiasm for vinyl as a high-res sound source.)



I'll wholeheartedly second that one! I also like open-reel tape, which can sound really spectacular if done right. Some open reel mastering machines which run at 30 i.p.s, and use 1/2" or 1" wide tape and two tracks can reach almost digital levels of S/N ratio. But don't try this at home.