Analog playback on computer.

Assuming the "Analoger" has spent much time and expensive resources in acquiring his class A rig, that he enjoys immensely; would he object to a class A reel to reel playback?

If the same dedication to detail and expenses are expended in things such as; analog to computer interface in the down loading to hard drive process, and the same attention to detail and quality of hardware on retrieval through a quality DAC; what you hear will be no different from no computer at all.

Since, most "Analogers" derive so much more pleasure from playing with their expensive toys, than the actual results of the music, that this would deprive them of that pleasure; they would rather caress cartridges than listen to music.

I, on the other hand, derive my pleasure from the exquisite sound of the music after all of the hard work, and considerable expense. Now I can focus exclusively on the music; "My love Supreme".

I doubt if there are many PC people who even own records; I know I've never met one.

Analog > ADC > DAC ≠ analog.

thanks @naromance 

Analog > ADC > DAC ≠ analog.

a few people in this thread really understand what is the analog playback

@gdnrbob 

For me, it's that I grew up with vinyl. I remember the pops and ticks, the stuck needle, having to walk carefully so as not to have the needle jump, and getting up every 1/2 hour to turn the lp over.

Yes, also digging in the crates for vinyl, old dusty vinyl, to find something that you never heard before, something that wasn't digitalized yet, something rare. This is about new discoveries, this philosophy is completely oppisite to the digital world of streaming. Millions of records from the golden era are unknown, not the mainstream music, but very interesting music from all over the world in different genres. Recorded on independent labels, private presses etc. 

This is all about record collection and this is why record collector and audiophile is not the same.

Audiophiles are more concerned about quality, but the record collectors are about new discoveries on original vinyl. Nothing can replace the original vinyl for the collector. Digital is nothing, really. 

In my opinion Record Collector & Audiophile is the best combination, but it is all about analog, digital has no value!