MaximRecoil said:
That doesn’t surprise me. I’ve long thought there should be an analog audio encoding format for optical discs. Several years ago someone pointed out to me that it has been done, but it never went anywhere. This is the link they gave me - http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue58/analog.htm
I’ve also tried explaining to people that analog information goes down to the molecular level. Yes, high-resolution digital can get REAL close, but there will ALWAYS be something missing, some drawback.
But alas, “good enough” is the trend of today. It doesn’t help that even mid-range analog audio equipment is expensive…
I’m big into the sound of analog synthesizers. Many digital synths and synth applications attempt to replicate their sound, but it always ends up too stable, too stark. I have NEVER heard ANY digital synthesis reproduce that analog “edge”. The difference (including the difference between VCO and DCO - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitally_controlled_oscillator) is so obvious, it even comes through on YouTube videos: