When is digital going to get the soul of music?

Oh, sorry, Aplhifi, that is something I plan on trying, computer fed music. It is not as easy as I hoped. The USB interface provided for AN is not well liked.

Data volumes and available bandwidth of many home digital systems and associated higher costs is still a major barrier for large scale application of high res digital.

It will continue get better over time.

Source material may still be limited, but it is possible for one to implement high res digital in their home systems today if really desired, but the cost will be high and overall utility to users will be lower in most every aspect save perhaps the one that matters most to audiophiles: sound quality.

mp3 and other compressed formats are not a conspiracy against good sound as many expound, but more of a practical compromise that helps enable greater value to the masses overall. Sound quality is just one thing that most factor into their buying decisions.

"When is digital going to get the soul of music?"

For me in my house, its got it today.

Not to say it is perfect (nothing is), but close enough most of the time which cuts it for me.

My digital has more soul than I can handle.

I am pleased to see that at least a couple of people are sticking up for digital, even if it is done, perhaps, with tongue in cheek ... :-)

Frank