Thanks for the replies, everyone. In some ways I feel I'm betraying analog, a medium I'll continue to champion no matter what. But @grislybutter is right in that I would most likely gave to spend another 3-5K to get my analog rig up up to what my digital is now.
For the first time...
...my digital rig is besting my analog rig in terms of sonic presence and projection. This has never happened before as I've always been more focused on my analog side, letting the Oppo 105 do its thing. However, with some recent additions and changes, my digital side sounds much better and I'm uncomfortable with that.
Analog:
- NAD 558 turntable
- Hana SL MC and Clearaudio Maestro V2 MM
- Hagerman Trumpet MC phono stage
Digital
- Oppo 105D BDP
- Schiit Gungnir DAC
Amplifier
- Schiit Ragnarok 2
Speakers
- Reference 3A de Capo-i
I think the Gungnir was the game changer as it added a sonic presence and clarity missing before. I find my analog reproduction seems to strain more to achieve much the same signature and I don't want to jump back on the upgrade train in order to achieve parity. Blah.
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@solypsa meaning...? |
@solypsa I had a VPI HW-19 Mk.4 before i left the hobby for a while. I know the NAD is a weak link |
Hey @rauliruegas By original? But i have about 400 lps. I really curate my collection and if I haven't listened to an lp in a number of years I sell it. I can always stream it if needed. |
@rauliruegas Nah. I still love vinyl to much to give up on it. And though I think/hope @mijostyn is being sarcastic, I doubt I'll ever have 2000 lps. I actively listen to all my vinyl steadily. And there are many jazz lp's I can't find on streaming or CD. |
@tomic601 Yeah, I get pretty anal about cartridge set-up: Fozgometer, Feikert Protractor, USB micro and protractor for VTA, digital VTF. Half the fun is in dialing in as close to perfection as one can get. |
@michaellent I assume he was being dry, tho sarcasm is hard to pick up online. You bring up a good point about the sheer number of hours needed to listen. I'm not one to hold on to records or books or media I no longer listen to or read. @mijostyn Great question. The Clearaudio is most similar to the projection of digital, but the Hana is more accurate and resolving. @mulveling Yes, when I had a Hagerman previously, I rolled the tubes based on recommendations from Brent Jessee. I'll do the same and take your advice, too. Oddly enough, I loaned out the Hagerman to a friend and slotted in an unused Schiit Mani phonostage and I swear the sound is, well, more digital and wide open. Sheesh. |