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The meaning of analog

Paul McGowan

By Paul McGowan From PS Audio

“That sounds so…analog.” What does that actually mean? And what are we saying when we suggest something sounds “digital”.

I wonder if our terminology isn’t out of date. We offer praise when a digital reproduction sounds analog yet we know analog has limitations that digital does not.

I would never suggest that while listening to a live performance that it sounds either analog or digital. I might say it sounds natural, perhaps full and rich, but analog or digital? Never.

I wonder why then we cling to these antiquated terms. And I am not pointing the finger at anyone but me. I am a big offender and want to work on my language at every opportunity.

Perhaps when I slip up you all can help remind me.

There’s no such thing as the sound of analog and digital. They are antiquated terms and I can do better.

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