This applies equally to phonograph recordings. The only real virtue of LP vinyl is that it largely prohibits loudness war nonsense.
Actually the loudness war started in the 40s with vinyl.
https://www.npr.org/2009/12/31/122114058/the-loudness-wars-w...
The part about digital compression is nonsense though. That’s not now digital audio works. Not sure why the article author asked a psychology professor to explain digital signal processing.
This is one major reason why vinyl had a comeback in the new millennium: so many of the people buying that vinyl didn’t even own a turntable, but they wanted something to exhibit as home decoration, and hanging vinyl records up on the wall has long been a favourite DYI project.
I have reel-to-reel, minidisc, digital audio tape, and cassette in addition to CD and vinyl. I find reel-to-reel hardware fascinating. Well-built machines are heavy, with tactile switches and buttons that are very pleasing. I can get better audio quality from a minidisc player the size of a deck of cards - but with r-to-r you get this lovely machine spinning about, counting time while VU meters dance.
Obviously the hardware is part of the experience for me.
FWIW - cassette can actually sound fantastic. They often did not, but the capability is there. The Sony Walkman’s I still enjoy are delightful to listen to and operate. Just for fun I bought one of Taylor Swift’s new releases on cassette (yes, she sells cassettes) and was a terrific audio experience.
I disagree. As a former DJ that played vinyl, it truly was a tactile experience. The loss of that with the switch to CDs and now digital media is truly something that's not appreciated.
(This is also why I keep buying physical books despite enjoying the convenience of an e-reader)