The character of analog and digital

Argument? Difference of opinion perhaps, but no argument.
Let’s not look for one where there isn’t one. Having said that:

**** Therefore it becomes very difficult to make generalizations on which categorically sounds better. ****

You did bring up the issue of which sounds better, rv 😊. I don’t believe it is all that difficult; or am I not allowed to express that opinion given the topic of the thread?  I am good with having what is fact for me, remain opinion for others.  

Frogman,

You are allowed to express an opinion without argument.  
And, the more I listen, I happen to agree with you.

Agree, no argument, just different opinions being expressed. We listen and then form our respective impressions and judgements. No harm, no foul.

Charles

Opinions are not the problem, problem is judgements posed as an objective truth. Vast majority of us who have both digital and analog setups may not have optimized one to same extent as other, this colors our opinion. One should state as such, in my case digital superior to vinyl, I've never suggested digital objectively superior to vinyl. Fact is best audio system SQ I've heard has been vinyl sourced, I've also never suggested vinyl objectively superior to digital.

@sns 

You make an excellent point. Our subjective opinions are mere reflection of our level of commitment and experience. I said it all along, The devil is in the details. In my case, for past 3-5 years, I was laser focused on pushing my digital to where it is today without even realizing that my digital has long surpassed my vinyl setup. Now that doesn’t mean that I no longer enjoy Vinyl, it just that my digital is now so much better in terms of connecting me to music that it is no longer about the source or a format. Once you get to this level of perfection with your choice of source, Vinyl or Digital; the only thing left to do is just feed your system with best possible recordings, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.