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An '''analog signal''' is a communication method that uses changes in the [[amplitude]] or [[frequency]] of a continuous [[radio]] carrier wave to convey information. The term is often used in comparison with a [[digital signal]]. Analog television (and its analog storage mediums) is said to be inferior to today's almost universally used [[digital television]]. However, some contest that analog offers better quality.<ref>http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide13.htm</ref> | An '''analog signal''' is a communication method that uses changes in the [[amplitude]] or [[frequency]] of a continuous [[radio]] carrier wave to convey information. The term is often used in comparison with a [[digital signal]]. Analog television (and its analog storage mediums) is said to be inferior to today's almost universally used [[digital television]]. However, some contest that analog offers better quality.<ref>http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide13.htm</ref> | ||
| + | In the world of audio technology (hi fi specifically), analog never completely lost its popularity, at least amongst hardcore audiophiles. And more so amongst classical music lovers whose enjoyment of a particular recording often could be affected by the ambience of the concert hall; something that went missing in the early days of digitally recorded CDs but has has been largely overcome in modern recordings. | ||
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Revision as of 06:21, October 26, 2016
An analog signal is a communication method that uses changes in the amplitude or frequency of a continuous radio carrier wave to convey information. The term is often used in comparison with a digital signal. Analog television (and its analog storage mediums) is said to be inferior to today's almost universally used digital television. However, some contest that analog offers better quality.[1]
In the world of audio technology (hi fi specifically), analog never completely lost its popularity, at least amongst hardcore audiophiles. And more so amongst classical music lovers whose enjoyment of a particular recording often could be affected by the ambience of the concert hall; something that went missing in the early days of digitally recorded CDs but has has been largely overcome in modern recordings.