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Digital is far better than vinyl

I have invested a decent sum of money into my digital setup, including a decent streamer (Innuos Zenith MK3), a very good dac (Denafrips Terminator 2), Eno filter, and good cabling. But after being told by many here that vinyl is vastly superior to digital, I thought let’s build an analog system and see what all the fuss is about. So this is what I did ...

I picked up an Audio Technica TT from Amazon for around $299. I then used one of the older integrated amps with a built-in phono, which I believe I paid around $500 a few years ago. And, finally, just to even out the playing field I bought the cheapest possible cables from alibaba. Since I didn’t have extra rack space to put the TT on, I got a couple of bricks and built a DIY platform for it.

So after listening to the analog setup for a few days, I can proclaim without a shadow of doubt that digital is far, far superior than vinyl on any given day, and twice a day on Sunday.

What has been your experience? And please, don’t mention your gear or any special. cartridges, isolation, etc. Not interested in your system details. I just want to make sure you guys understand that digital is far, far superior than vinyl.

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curiousjim
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@arafiq 

Sorry I can’t help on the analog side, but I am curious about the Eno digital filter. I went to their website and they said I’d be stunned by the results of installing one, but I have no real idea what it’s supposed to be doing.  So can you tell me? BTW, I am new to streaming and have a Node N130 and a Denafrips Pontus ll.

Thanks in advance.

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@curiousjim 

It's a little black box that reduces the amount of money you have...

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@dekay 

Where do I get me one of the them audiophile players? 😁

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curiousjim
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@thecarpathian 

😆😂🤣

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I think the OP is being satirical - at least I hope s/he is.

Aside from the satire., early digital was dreadful. A quality modest turntable such as a Rega Planar 3 was manifestly superior back in the mid eighties when CD was launched.

Today, the situation is a lot more complex. Personally, if I didn't have a rather large vinyl collection, I'd be digital all the way.

And if I was starting out, I certainly wouldn't be spending money on vinyl transcriptions of digital files - i.e. most current vinyl releases - not just MoFi 'One Step" :))

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