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Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?

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Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?

Season 2013 Episode 2 | 5m 17s

If you've ever talked to a vinyl purist (or are one yourself) you know that people can be pretty passionate about what format is king when it comes to music. And based on how much people like to brag about what band they saw live and how many times, we clearly value the authenticity of the live performance above all else. So which is the most authentic, recorded music or live performance?

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