Was digital only until about 10 years ago when my dad got me a Project Debut Carbon. I really enjoyed the sound of the TT and since then have substantially upgraded my system including the digital front end. I still prefer the analog particularly after my most recent upgrade to a Brinkmann table. One of the other members said in order to have e the analog be competitive you have to spend 5-8k and inthink that's right. Even when you do that, the digital will have a blacker background, but here's why I like the analog better, it's real. My wife was in the room the other day and commented on how it sounded like the band was in the room, I never get that with digital. I don't get the airy highs and realistic mids with digital. To me it always sounds digital. Just my $.02
How many of you are digital only systems?
I currently have an all digital setup, streaming and stored digital files and ripped CD’s on my Innuos Zen mkIII via Chord Qutest to a PrimaLuna EVO 400i. I have been contemplating adding analog to my system, like a Clearaudio concept table. I am NOT hear to debate which one is better, so please don’t turn it into that, I understand the differences. How many of you are digital only? If you listen to digital as well, please tell me why. Is it because of sonic qualities or just the nostalgic reasons of spinning vinyl. I just don’t know if I want a turntable because it would be new gear to play with or if I think it has sonic qualities that I am missing with digital. I would have to buy new vinyl as I really only have a few of my albums from when I was teenager in the 80’s. Maybe I should just put the money towards upgrading digital components, even though I love my Qutest/Zen combo, I could move up in their line?? Am I missing something truly special in the audio world if I’m all digital? Thanks for your thoughts
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