I love vinyl!
That being said, I would never say it sounds better than digital. But it does sound different and 9 out of 10 times, I prefer this difference in an LP rather than its CD counterpart. Vinyl also gives me more of an emotional connection to the music than digital does. This connection no doubt adds to my preference as well. And IMO, vinyl does not lack any bass but lewm is correct - the tonearm/cartridge/calibration is critical to properly hear it. Analog vinyl requires way more involvement from the user to "get it right". Its not a convenient format but sure is an engaging, fun hobby!
The OP's Carbon Espirit uses Pro-jects 8.5" carbon fiber arm and the factory mounted cartridge is an Ortofon 2M Red with a frequency response of 20-20Khz +/-3 db. We know he has "dialed in the arm", but is that just VTF and anti-skate? What about overhang? Did someone tamper with it from its factory setting and if so, what protractor is he using to reset it? If all of this was done correctly, then I agree with czarivey and maybe its a defective cartridge or its stylus at the end of its life and should be replaced. And last, what kind of albums is the OP listening to? Most original pressings of classic rock on recycled vinyl from the early 70's wouldn't sound good on a 100K TT and the finest cartridge/phone stage.
A little more info from the OP would be helpful. All I know, is that I have albums where the bass is absolutely amazing - fast, tight and deep! And to my ears anyway, smokes digital copies.