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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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tom2015
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I can’t help it, but streaming always felt like fast food to me.
Easy access and convenience are nice, but skipping from song to song, playing something half with already the next song in mind takes something away from the experience.
I do enjoy it for background music or to search new albums, but there is, for me, some tranquility in choosing a record or a CD and listening to that album only without the constant temptation to push next.
Sound quality is a different story. Depending on the equipment all mediums can sound very good.


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