When is digital going to get the soul of music?

Listen to Chazzbo. He has a lot to say, especially when it comes to jazz. I just want to mention something, but first, I want to appreciate what Tvad said about DVD-A releases from Classic records. Personally, I would stick to actual recordings recommended by people. In this vein, I totally recommend the Jerry Garcia Band "After Midnight" cd. Take a look at the price of ticket, when you get it. I would like some feedback on this cd. I don't believe I've steered you wrong. What is this hobby about?

I have been drinking(for those ad hominum people-actually that's the only term that I remember from my Logic class- you can discount what I say immediately.). First, I want to mention the Las Vegas show-where analog was featured(according to both the "Absolute Sound" and "Stereophile"). When setting up an analog system, you use objective parameters(such as, levels and recommended tracking forces, etc.). This gives you a goal. I am actually using digital to dial in my speaker's(DCM Time Windows) distance from the wall(Thank you Alex of APL Hi-Fi for your modified Denon 3910(Class C according to Stereophile, before Alex does his magic.). Then you use your ears(with analog, it's no problem). For instance, with 3 feet or 3 springs, they are audible. So is the arm-cable tie-off. I'de err on the side of conservatism(Gemini's don't touch that dial.). You get suprised what does what, no matter what your preconceived notions are. The youngsters out there have actual short-term memory. I suggest you use it. Don't try to use things to make up for deficiencies in the playback mechanism. See what does what, by experimentation. Confusion is confusion. I'de suggest that you don't do anything until it is no longer confusion.

I forgot to mention the criteria used to evaluate music. It is how much you get off on it(I have other ideas, such as what plays through your head. but these are experimental.).

Let's quit beating around the bush. Analog is far superior to digital.

there is bad analog and bad digital.

my experience at the last 12 CES shows and several stereophile shows as well as numerous visits to audio buddies tells me that most stereo systems sound lousy.

after listening to live music, i don't want to listen to recorded music for a while.

the closest thing to "soul" was listening to 4 original quads with a quad amp and analog.

the second closest was listening to 4 original quad speakers with a low powered tube amp with a decent cd player.

the point is that with original quads, it's hard not to have soul, even with digital.

one other point, get some mellow sounding cables with digital and there is a better chance of having "soul"