What is the reason for this? (Digital vs Vinyl Question)

"you did not mention the cartridge but if it is a rega you can switch to a dynavector 10x or 20 x and move to a whole new realm of sound on your table"

Yes. I switched from a factory installed Exact to a Dynavector 20X2 years ago. The difference was not subtle; major upgrade.

Thanks so much for all the input I really do appreciate everyone's time and willingness to pass along some knowledge.

I'm happy with the digital setup but will hold on to Audioman's suggestions for future consideration (though I might check out the Wireworld Starlight right away for the current digital setup. I use Wireworld cables and interconnects and really like them). 
 
Based on the input and some research I think my plan will be to upgrade the phono cartridge and phono pre on the current vinyl setup. I'm not ready to start shopping new, more expensive tts anytime soon. And a lot of the posts mention the big escalation in costs to have a top notch analog front end I just don't have the finances for that. I'm glad to have enjoyable digital sound, but like cat says I am a little disappointed the digital has surpassed the vinyl given the investment in lps. I'm not looking for the end-all in analog sound just to enjoy the sound of vinyl on my system as much as I am enjoying the sound of digital (like verdantaudio says about his setup - different but equally enjoyable).

Really good feedback from everyone thanks again everybody. 

Welcome to the 21st century. You have actually admitted to what most people already know but still do not quite want to admit. Vinyl is good. Was good. But it is primitive, limited in bandwidth and limited in dynamics. Regardless of the recent sales figures, it is a dinosaur and it is only a matter of time before it goes the same way as film cameras. 
I still like listening to vinyl but recently i discovered that i like actually "looking at it" more than the listening part.  

@thebrokenrecord  How about giving the OP some advice that is even faintly cost-conscious? Typical prices Mofi 1 Step and Analogue Productions seemed to be in the range $50-125 per record; typical prices at Better Records seemed to be in the range $300-600. A decent sized record collection would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Surely you wouldn't play that collection on a $1,000 turntable.  (The current Stereophile reviews a TT that retails for $450,000; that might be a little too much.)  And even an enormous record collection is puny compared to what is available from streaming services.  

Gotta agree with Cakyol. I made the same discovery when I upped my game on streaming. And, high res streaming is better than the equivalent red book cd.