Alright... Let's not get worked up about the cartoon :-).
I know, the debate between vinyl and CD (digital) remains one of the greatest "wars" of the audio world; not that it
should be a big deal IMO... As usual in most audiophile conflicts, there are many words spilled about the topic, but it is rare to see "data" or actual direct comparisons. For example, look at Wikipedia's entry for "
Comparison of analog and digital recording" and we see no actual illustration to demonstrate differences.
Years ago, I wrote a little about this
here (and I think it's only fair that I have a digital-preferring Batman cartoon). As you know, over the years there are all kinds of vinyl evangelists going around touting the superiority of LPs over CDs and digital overall (and vice versa although I'm not sure the digital camp is as evangelistic). Here's a nice example of
all the awesomeness that is vinyl based on someone's opinion.
As I've said before, I agree that there are some great qualities about having an LP collection. So long as you have the space for the non-biodegradable collection, the beauty of the artwork is wonderful. It's comforting and collectable memorabilia. And likewise the sound can be alluring in the same romantic way. For some, the ritualization of the playback process can bring with it that sense of security and physical engagement as well.