Magico Q7 . . . wow

I agree that digital can sound very good. But for Fritz to declare a system "Best in the World, 2012" and not even have analog (tape or vinyl) as an optional source in that system, seems ridiculous on its face. He doesn't even mention it as a decision. Remember, he assembled this super system by asking manufacturers to submit product. The implication is that he could get whatever he wanted. No call to Continuum, SME, Basis, Clearaudio, etc? Seems a disservice to the audience.

"seems a disservice to the audience"
Apparently not to him if 'he' believes his digital source front end equals any analog he`s heard,purely subjective, that`s all.

Everyone is entitled to listen to whatever he wishes........but I would certainly not expect a teenager who listens to MP3 as his only source to be elevated to a position as paid reviewer of high-end audio equipment?
And I would equally not expect someone who cannot appreciate the differences between anlogue and digital....to be similarly entrusted?

You, who appear also to be unable to appreciate the differences......are happily not so entrusted?

Halcro'
It`s simply a matter of opinion. If you believe there are appreciable differences between the two formats that favor analog that`s your choice. Not everyone agrees, simple as that. Some will find both to be equals and some even prefer digital at this at this current stage. There`s no absolute answer ,this will depend on who`s listening/judging.Your preference is no more or less 'informed', it just yours and that`s fine.
Regards,

I agree with you Charles. But that is not the issue!
The issue is that I, along with hundreds of thousands of other audiophiles hear differences......in my case enormous differences.....between vinyl and digital.
You apparently do not.
However, you are not writing reviews of high-end audio equipment?
If you were.....I would not read a word you wrote because I know you hear differently to the way I do....just as Jeff Fritz obviously does?
His opinion is meaningless to me and to hundreds of thousands of others.
That is just a waste of time, print and effort.
Regards