Since I build a DAC and phono stage the phono beats the CD playback so far by far. My DAC sounds better than most vinyl rigs in direct comparison so that should tell you something about the phono stage. Happy Listening..
CD Got Absolutely Crushed By Vinyl
No comparison, CD always sounds so cold and gritty. Vinyl is so much warmer, smoother and has better imaging and much greater depth of sound. It’s like watching the world go by through a dirty window pane when listening to a CD. Put the same LP on the turntable and Voila! Everything takes on more vibrancy, fullness and texture.