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Feb. 10, 2012
Why Vinyl Sounds Better Than CD, Or Not
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| 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 scientists join guest host John Dankosky to talk about the science of audio, and how perceptions can shape the sound experience. |
Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
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Sean Olive
Director of Acoustic Research
Harman International
Valley Village, California -
Scott Metcalfe
Director of Recording Arts and Science
The Peabody Institute
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
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