Keith G wrote:

In the case of my son, his kit (Technics/B&W) masks any differences between
CD and LP but he prefers *playing* the LPs and is a collector of various
types of vinyl specialities (picture discs, promos &c.)...

What is there to enjoy about *playing* LPs ? It's an utter chore. I suppose all
the attendant fussing about required could be OCD !

Graham