Thanks everyone. I appreciate your feedback, however, I'm still confused. With that said...

I've been listening online to comparisons between vinyl and CD's and I think I have a handle on it. It all depends on the quality of the recorded material and that ultimately determines which one sounds better.

It doesn't stop there...

Assuming that a CD and a record are equal as to the quality of the recording, then the quality of the playback equipment determines which one is better.

If someone believes that their records usually sounds better, improving their digital front end might close the gap and perhaps surpass the record.... Or the other way around!

Does that sound about right to you guys?