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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 
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brubin
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 As a photographer ask yourself would you go back to 35mm or Medium format film?  Unless you're doing something special - I bet the answer is no. 

Experiment for yourself, get a friend with a Record player with music you like and compare them to your streaming DAC.  Assuming the recordings are but of good quality, you will be hard-pressed to add analog to your system.  

I play FLAC and also SACD dsf files on my DAC,  and they have a fuller bass range than records,  a lot less expensive to buy, maintain, etc. 

 

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