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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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mozartfan
2,143 posts
 
decided to move from a CDP to a separate DAC and transport and began demo'ing DACs, I was astonished by the differences.


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I found out my 
cayin CD17 6922 tube player , very close to 
my Shanling 3000 6922 tube player
and the Jadis DAC Entry model(Shanling as Transport)  just a  tad superior to the Shanling DAC .
All 3 are  well crafted and all 3 sound excellent.
What did make a gain in the Jadis DAC are 4 new high teck JFET opamps, 4 duals. 
My Philips phono sounds  only a  miniscule superior to a  tube DAC which has these JFET's  in the opamp slots. 
IOW these new opamps have really made nice gains in tube DAC's/players. 



stuartk
3,015 posts
 
@yermajesty:

I'm sorry-- I'm afraid I'm no help in that regard as I'm firmly wedded to the physical medium of CDs. Having to interact with yet another electronic screen holds little appeal for me. Plus, I'm old-fashioned (and old) -- I like being able to hold a CD case, read liner notes, etc. 

Sounds like you have a local dealer whom you trust and who knows your system. -- if he'll allow you to bring gear home to try out, I'd certainly start there. 

speakermaster
738 posts
 
You want both because they are both a means to get the best recordings from different eras in music so just have fun and listen to more good music and great recordings that is the fun in audio finding the magic records to listen to.
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captelee
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I went all digital eight years ago for one reason and one reason only...sound quality. My love of all music has made me a gear hobbyist with the goal of getting to the best quality sound reproduction, and experience (I listen to a lot of live recordings), that my wallet, research and (hopefully) intelligent decisions can get me to. My last move was three years ago, to a house because of my audio addiction, and I am quite positive I would not be enjoying the stellar sound quality level I am at without being fully digital.  
tom2015
102 posts
 
I can’t help it, but streaming always felt like fast food to me.
Easy access and convenience are nice, but skipping from song to song, playing something half with already the next song in mind takes something away from the experience.
I do enjoy it for background music or to search new albums, but there is, for me, some tranquility in choosing a record or a CD and listening to that album only without the constant temptation to push next.
Sound quality is a different story. Depending on the equipment all mediums can sound very good.


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