In article , Andrew
Walkingshaw wrote:
In article , Jim H wrote:
Accuracy and precision are similar ideas, degree of approximation.
Very simply accuracy is 'to the nearest x' whilst precision is the
presence of errors.

To put it another way, if I understand you correctly: there's a tradeoff.

Vinyl has more noise, in the statistical sense:

Probably.

however, it also has a theoretically higher resolution than CDs.

Not so far as I am aware.

Therefore, the question of which is "better" depends on three things:

a) What is the maximum resolution of the ear?

This depends upon the circumstances.

b) What's the lowest practical noise-floor of vinyl?

One aspect of this is covered in the "Scots Guide" (part 12 of the
"Information and Measurement" section).

c) How much (or, indeed, *is* it?) higher is the *practical* resolution
of vinyl than CD under typical circumstances?

I think you will find that in practice it tends to be lower.

Slainte,

Jim

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