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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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sgreg1
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@lalitk 

I too run Qobuz and love it. Just wanted to make sure they were aware of the other options. I love Austin Blues Radio stream and get in the HD radio app very good quality. Enjoy the music and have a great day.
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rixthetrick
1,060 posts
 
100% digital, uncompressed files played off music server PC, all on a solid state drive.
jplunkettj
58 posts
 
I have decided to upgrade my digital end going forward and not invest any more resources into vinyl.  I love vinyl and the ritual of listening to it but realize that over the past few years my listening habits are skewed to 95% digital streaming. I also haven't listened to a cd in ages as well-even though I probably have a thousand of them.
mesch
3,527 posts
 
Was all vinyl till 1990. Bought a CD player at that time. 2010 went all digital, though still have a TT. Just not using it. Use streaming to identify new music which I purchase on CD. Looking to purchase a streamer for my main system. 
ebanksms
92 posts
 
Once all my favorite LPS were available on CD I jumped to that medium. Handed down the LPS to my younger brother.

Nowadays; I rip my CDs to FLAC and stream via Roon, supplemented by Qobuz . I store multiple copies of my digital collection and give away the source CDs. 

My move to digital had nothing to do with SQ, I just couldn't take all the faffing around and ritualism that is analog. 



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