Having a really good DAC helps enormously. In my case it's an Esoteric N-01XD.
The N-01 is clocked with a Cybershaft OP21.
I mostly use it via Roon fed from my custom PC fitted with a JCAT USB Card XE and which is hardwired to my router. (A big improvement over wi-fi in my situation).
I occasionally play files directly into the N01 via memory stick. This requires the Esoteric App which is not great to be honest so I stick with Roon for most of my listening.
That combination delivers excellent sound quality - comparable to CD played from an Esoteric K-01XD on 44/16 files and better on true 24/96 files.
Regarding the above post, I think the point the original poster was making was that vinyl didn't/doesn't require any of the bulleted items.