I have some pretty nice digital stuff, Marantz hd cd-1, Marantz sa8005, audiolab cdt6000, v90 dac, border patrol dac, grace digital streamer, etc. I like the convenience of it all...however, I have way more vinyl and cassettes than anything digital. There is no way I would ever part from my analog rigs....I find it more enjoyable to play analog formats, and at times, it sounds better to my ears. 6 turntables, 10 cartridges, 3 cassette decks....keeping them all. Heck, I still listen to FM radio...you would be surprised how well it can sound with a good antenna (winegard in attic), a quality radio station, and a good tuner. I own 4 tuners....going all in on digital is way too limiting to me...variety is where it’s at, and it’s fun as all heck to have so many options at my disposal to play music. Plus, having a physical media library that is neatly stored and displayed is cool.
How many of you are digital only systems?
I currently have an all digital setup, streaming and stored digital files and ripped CD’s on my Innuos Zen mkIII via Chord Qutest to a PrimaLuna EVO 400i. I have been contemplating adding analog to my system, like a Clearaudio concept table. I am NOT hear to debate which one is better, so please don’t turn it into that, I understand the differences. How many of you are digital only? If you listen to digital as well, please tell me why. Is it because of sonic qualities or just the nostalgic reasons of spinning vinyl. I just don’t know if I want a turntable because it would be new gear to play with or if I think it has sonic qualities that I am missing with digital. I would have to buy new vinyl as I really only have a few of my albums from when I was teenager in the 80’s. Maybe I should just put the money towards upgrading digital components, even though I love my Qutest/Zen combo, I could move up in their line?? Am I missing something truly special in the audio world if I’m all digital? Thanks for your thoughts