Here's a fire starter: Analog is as good as SACD

My TT setup sounds waaaay better than my SACD, or previous CD setup.
So much so that I sold my 5 figure CD player and have gone to a more modest priced CD/SACD player. I seldom even listen to digital anymore other than for background music.

@mrvordo , very helpful information. Thanks. May I ask which phonostage you use?

You can check out my virtual system, but it's a modified Krell KPE Reference.

Update:
I upgraded to a Musical Surroundings Phonomena II. It is a significant improvement over the Emotiva with some cartridges; not so much with others. The Denon DL-301 II is back on top now. I'm very disappointed that the Hana is not able to keep up. But since I'm so happy with the 301, why complain. I am on that "I'm hearing things I never heard before!" pink cloud.

Upgraded to Zu Libtec speaker cables. Another nice improvement.

 I now get more enjoyment out of most of my LPs than all but my very best digital recordings. Life is good.

teo_audio

I hope your last post was "tongue-in-cheek. At least I think. Damage to inner ear hair cells (nerve) is permanent and irreversible. If said hearing loss is caused by nerve damage.

Not a joke, not tongue in cheek. Look at the link....

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170807120530.htm

Even newer (mo'better newest news):

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171116132800.htm

(Paraplegic rats walk and regain feeling after stem cell treatment The rats show significantly improved mobility and sensory perception, as well as spinal cord healing)