Analog vs digital?


Hi all! My first posting so please be gentle!
I've just had my old Linn LP12 turntable tuned up. It's been over 25 years since its had any attention. 
Nothing replaced just readjusted and I'm blown away by the result. 
It's so much more involving than the digital part of my system. 
Singxer SU-6, Denafrips Terminator. 
The Linn LP12 and  Ekos arm is over 30 years old.
I'm confused! 
Technology seems to be going backwards. Is it all for convenience? 
128x128nzastro
Partially it was but digital can sound fine also. I’m not one of those one or the other guys. Get yourself a new belt and your cartridge may be passed it’s sell by date. You’ll have to determine that. Enjoy. 

Now hopefully this thread won’t jump down the worm hole.