Like others here I'm in my 60s and got hooked on music when I was under 10 years old. I've been putting systems together since I was 14. My last TT was a LINN LP12, so I was into it. When CDs came out I jumped on board, but it was a rough ride, but the pursuit of a quality digital sound became one of the fun parts of this hobby for me. Being a tweak I always felt bad when my vinyl would develop a new tick, the whole rig seemed like it was wearing out all the time while I listened, records, stylus. Personal problem I know.
I have no doubt that a vinyl rig would sound more musical compared to my digital rig, but I'm afraid to try as I would be on a 50K trip to buy all the right gear to play my vinyl. Streaming for me is all about the music. It has nothing to do with being lazy about getting up to service my TT. I'm not all about playing old stuff, I love learning about new musicians and exploring new sounds. I devour the music sections of Absolute Sound and Stereophile and get to listen to all the new music I want. I also listen to internet radio and get new songs and artists from there all the time. I also feel good about contributing money to those artists through my streaming fees, even though its a very small amount it still supports the artists. Listening to old CDs and records, or buying used does nothing to support the artists. I have a dCS DAC/streamer and while certainly not the end of my digital equipment rainbow it meets my sound quality needs, doesn't make me feel like I'm wearing everything out as I listen, and it opens up the world of music to me. So another vote for digital 100%.
I have no doubt that a vinyl rig would sound more musical compared to my digital rig, but I'm afraid to try as I would be on a 50K trip to buy all the right gear to play my vinyl. Streaming for me is all about the music. It has nothing to do with being lazy about getting up to service my TT. I'm not all about playing old stuff, I love learning about new musicians and exploring new sounds. I devour the music sections of Absolute Sound and Stereophile and get to listen to all the new music I want. I also listen to internet radio and get new songs and artists from there all the time. I also feel good about contributing money to those artists through my streaming fees, even though its a very small amount it still supports the artists. Listening to old CDs and records, or buying used does nothing to support the artists. I have a dCS DAC/streamer and while certainly not the end of my digital equipment rainbow it meets my sound quality needs, doesn't make me feel like I'm wearing everything out as I listen, and it opens up the world of music to me. So another vote for digital 100%.