Quote Originally Posted by joeychitwood
I've only recently started again listening to new or old vinyl, and I have only "mid-fi" equipment, but I've found vinyl to sound equal to or better than CD's, given a well-engineered recording.

Amazingly, some of my most mistreated LP's from 30 years ago stop clicking and popping with proper, vigorous hand cleaning.
Believe it or not: When I was a youth, there was a "Joey Chitwood" thrill show. It was all about cars and stunts...

Anyway, I just picked up some 200 gram vinyl that is spotless. It plays with No clicks or pops at all. There is a depth to the soundstage and a fluid tonality even the mighty LINN CD-12 does not communicate. The CD-12 represents to me the finest Cd player on the market. Unlike Wadia, it makes music without artificial pyrotechnics. Unlike Naim CDS3, it has a soul. (Not to say the naim is a slouch, but LINN makes magic to my ears)
IF I had to live with a playback medium, and I had to choose a commercial product for $3000 total or less, vinyl wins without question.