Frail and Bedazzled

I haven't listened to digital since I got my new table and phone stage - probaly 3 months now.  My digital rig is an esoteric K-03 and an Aurender N-10 which sound incredible but I recently upgraded my vinyl rig to a JR TRanrotor Rodino, SME 5012 and an Allnic H-3000 Phono Stage and just can't go back to digital.  The vinyl is just INSANELY good.  

Once I got my vinyl setup, I quickly stopped listening to digital.  I'm sure that there are digital systems that I would enjoy as well, but in my room and at my budget vinyl is far more enjoyable.  

I also find that when I sit down to listen to vinyl, I focus on the music.  I choose something that I really want to hear, and I play an entire album side.  With digital, I find myself skipping songs, searching for other artists, listening to parts of songs, etc.  After a digital listening session, I don't feel relaxed like I do after a vinyl session.

And finally, I love the ritual of taking out a record and cueing it up.  I have no patience for downloading, streaming, etc.  The last thing I want in my listening room is a computer.  Reminds me too much of work.  

Since I have converted to vinyl, I have been so much more connected to the music, and I look forward to every listening session.  

Happy New Year to all!
Scott

I try to buy the cd and vinyl pressing of everything I can. I like having a tangible disc in both arenas. My analog rig is still new to me but I have been shooting out some newer Neil Young and the reissue of Wilco's Summerteeth. So far, I prefer the vinyl versions of most all of it. The digital is not far off though. Good stuff!

@snackeyp +++1

Vinyl - Technics SL-1200G w/ stock arm and Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge.  Digital - Innous Zenith MKII, Matrix X-SPDIF, and PS Audio DirectStream DAC.  I do more streaming these days because I’m getting too lazy to flip vinyl for an extended period. I prefer vinyl, but my digital rig sounds excellent as well.