@ graffias79 & save2600:
Let's make it clear what we're talking here, guys. I'm not defending optical media (or anything else used for recording digital information) versus tapes. I'm talking about the principle of storing information as such - digital vs analog. Considering that I can make unlimited number of lossless copies of any digital content there can be NO doubt that it WILL last longer or at least has the potential to. When my tape dies, it's gone - I can make a copy, but it will be lossy and how many of those can I make while maintaining decent quality?
As for digital or analog being suitable for storing audio information, well, we all know CD limitations, but today with digital content distribution we are no longer limited to 16bit/44KHz. Now I don't know if SACD or DVDA or even higher rez formats sound better than good vinyl, but it is comparable at least. I have both a decent vinyl rig and SACD player and like both. Still I maintain that the biggest difference is always in the recording itself and its mastering - a well done redbook CD can sound miles better than a shitty LP.
