From some music lovers, nothing will ever replace the warm crackle of a vinyl record. And recent figures suggest it isn't just Hi-Fi obsessives who are in love with this retro music format. Recent ...

It’s a debate that’s raged for decades. Which music format is best - CD or vinyl? Vinyl may have had a near death experience, but CD has never gone away - and now the two rivals are squaring up to one ...

Replay: The resurgence in sales in vinyl continues, but we think we can prove that, for all its collectability and comfort factor, vinyl isn't actually better than digital. We've spent a lot of time ...

Both major and reissue labels are making more serious — and expensive — audiophile products. Here’s a guide to some of the ...

I n 2025, streaming services — commonly Spotify and the many competing music streaming services — are the most common way ...

According to Rolling Stone magazine, sales of vinyl albums continue to grow, setting a new record in 2010. Does vinyl reproduce sound better, or is it just a trend? Two audio experts join guest host ...

Which medium sounds better, vinyl records or digital audio? It’s an ongoing debate that has inspired arguments almost as heated as political ones! The answer depends as much on your subjective ...

You finally succumbed to the warm and crackly sound of vinyl, bought yourself a great turntable, stereo receiver, and some sweet, sweet speakers, so now what? Well, now comes the fun part — it's time ...

All my evidence is anecdotal, but I'm continually surprised by how little people who are under 30 understand about the nature of sound. As consumer electronics have done a better job keeping the ...

Recently there's been a resurgence in sales of vinyl records. We don't really know why. And we think we can prove that vinyl isn't better than digital. Here's how. We've spent a lot of time talking ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Lawrence Manning It’s a debate that’s raged for decades. Which music format ...

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