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Parity

I’ve finally achieved parity between my digital and analog sides.
With the acquisition of a new turntable ((Feickert Volare,) I’m at last enjoying both formats equally.

An observation between the two: They are definitely different in character and each has its own sonic signature. Analog is more spacious and for lack of a better word, mellow. Digital is more finely etched. Each has a very well defined sound stage.
Both are a pleasure to listen to now.

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Thank You!

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Streaming is great, I use it most of the time, but keep the wall of records and CD's.  It makes terrific ambience for your listening room.  I have some occasional gatherings and it seems a lot of my friends [mostly 60-ish] will pick out a record they want to hear on the Thorens, and I am happy to indulge them.

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Parity, Synergy, Coherence, Compatibility, of each component in the chain (including cables) are the true key to a great system not the $$$$$$$$ spent. 

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jerryg123,

Totally agree!!!

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Unfortunately, the sad reality has set in after the first blush of new-equipment-itis.  
‘Demonstrably, the SQ of my analog side is still not really up to par with the digital side.  After so much money and effort spent, I expected better.  
Now I’m faced with the dilemma of which side to choose when I listen to music. I’d love to play with my new toy, but the same tracks sound better on my streamer! So what’s the point.

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