This is a provocative post because it is so full of generalizations. No, vinyl didn't die, but digital has made amazing strides.
it's digital for me. My reasons:
1. I love the gear and the passion of assembling systems - I am a System Builder, a fabulous way to enjoy the hobby! - more than amassing a collection.
2. I put the $ I would have spent on a media collection into the system, which has, imo, meant a far more holistically high end result and more enjoyment for me than being a Mediaphile.
3. Digital has become so good that now what determines better sound is not analogue vs. digital, but setting up a holistically superior rig.
4. This is a big one; most of the music I want is not on vinyl. I'm not about to buy vinyl of music I do not want just to have analogue.
it's digital for me. My reasons:
1. I love the gear and the passion of assembling systems - I am a System Builder, a fabulous way to enjoy the hobby! - more than amassing a collection.
2. I put the $ I would have spent on a media collection into the system, which has, imo, meant a far more holistically high end result and more enjoyment for me than being a Mediaphile.
3. Digital has become so good that now what determines better sound is not analogue vs. digital, but setting up a holistically superior rig.
4. This is a big one; most of the music I want is not on vinyl. I'm not about to buy vinyl of music I do not want just to have analogue.