Have digital players improved

I have put a lot of time and expense into my digital, and it sounds really nice and musical. Better than I ever thought digital would ever sound. If I didn't have records, I would probably think it sounds as good as it gets.

That being said, my vinyl beats it quite easily. My VPI table sounds like some kind of Super DAC in comparison. I listen to 16/44 digital, and it just doesn't have the resolution to put my brain "over the edge" the way records can. Maybe higher-res digital will be the answer but I have not gone there yet.

Tmorosk, I see you are still dreaming. This type of discussion is soooooooooo old, you replied in another thread approx a year ago and nothing still has changed. Well maybe your set-up.

I personally have taken digital seriously, having many of the worlds leaders within my system and still vinyl is by far my preference.

I agree with Rockitman's reply saying;

12-27-11: Rockitman
sorry, in my experience digital is not the equal of well sorted analog. I have a hard time dealing with the compressed nature of the sound stage and lack of air around voices and instruments that analog excels with and digital fall short.

I could add to it but why, this topic has been beaten to death and I wonder why the MODERATORS even approve such a new thread.

Please delete it already.

For you who feel there is no differnce please just keep spinning those shinny disc and just enjoy!, far less competetion in getting records.

My red-book:
MBL 1621a transport (List $28K)
AA Ref tube dac (List $13K)
Stealth Sextet AES digital cable between the two.

improvements in sound are highly subjective.

i prefer some older digital gear to many of today's digital products.

so i would say, it's a matter of opinion and one's criteria of what good sound is.

Digital is improving rapidly and it will continue to improve for years to come. It seems some people don't like that.

As usual those who prefer vinyl will defend it as best and then act offended as if their opinion is what counts and is the only legitimate position. It is like how dare you even question the supremacy of vinyl, it's like questioning evolution. Vinyl is very good if well recorded. So is digital. They both sound bad if they aren't well recorded. However, in order to say vinyl is the best sounding format don't you have to also believe we have made no technological advances in recorded music in 50 years? Its like saying propeller aircraft are better than jets. I happily enjoy both while also loving the convenience and portability digital is capable of.