Quote Originally Posted by TechMouse

Anyway, I seem to remember someone explaining to me that vinyl has next to no bass on it when pressed, as otherwise the needle would jump all over the shop. That's why records sound weak if you accidentally plug your turntable into the Line socket instead of the Phono socket. The Phono socket runs the signal through an EQ curve which boosts the bass right back up. It looses definition in this process - and this is the "warmth" you hear people talking about. Though why this degradation can't be simulated if people really want it is beyond me...

ummmm no dude, go do your homework. vinyl sounds like that because it needs a poreclain preamp.