Why records are better to listen to than CDs

I have long been a fan of the long-playing record, as many of my friends who've been unlucky enough to help me move them can attest. Is it the portability? The ease of use? The compatibility with other listening devices?

Sadly, none of those things. I simply prefer vinyl -- classical or not -- because I think it sounds better. On CD, the music feels muted. More so with mp3 players, but I have to admit those are awfully convenient. Records, with all their scratchy, analog sound, have a wonderful depth to them that I have yet to find elsewhere.

I could go on and on about it, but this discussion thread from a few years ago sums up the arguments nicely for why vinyl beats compact discs.

And in the interest of fairness, here's an article that suggests the whole vinyl superiority thing is just a myth.

What do you think? Discuss in the comments.