Euphemism for the constant buzzing and
hissing heard on
vinyl records.
Used by fans of vinyl, who claim this
distortion makes records sound better than CDs; which sound too "clean".
Vinyl Fan: Here let me put on this record, then you'll understand. (Record starts playing) Do you hear
the warmth?
Normal Guy: Warmth? I just hear a bunch of
hissing under the music. Why is that better than a CD?