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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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I have brushed and flipped more vinyl than many of the vinyl fanatics (I’m old), but I don’t do it anymore. I still have my turntable and vinyl but I haven’t played a vinyl record in a long time.

My digital sounds great and I can stream so much music that I would never listen to if I had to buy a record to see if it was something I like. The endless amount of new music that streaming offers seals the deal for me. I’m all digital, including CD and SACD.
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I believe neither analog nor digital are plug n play, they both require fair amount of attention to detail. 
Yes, but once digital gets to the play stage, you’re pretty much finished with maintenance, cleaning, tweaking, etc.  With analog, you’re just getting started.  
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For reference I am running an Innuos Zenith mkIII feeding a Chord Qutest.

 

You may want to try a different DAC.  I haven't heard the Qutest, but from what I read here the Chords are on the lean, detailed end of the spectrum.

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