I’ve recently upgraded both my digital and analog front ends to what I’d consider my “end game” status. The analog rig (excluding ‘accessories’ like phono stage, cover, RCM, etc) is about 2-2.5x the digital $ to achieve comparable SQ level.
I am not convinced that certain elements such as macro dynamics or detail retrieval are equivalent, but at this level I do enjoy the analog side more. Just more ‘musical’ to my ears.
Speakers are next up, so perhaps will change.