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Listening to digital and analog

Assuming there is a difference in the nature of analog sound compared to digital sound (as I do,) there are different ways of listening to each.  To me, analog is more textured and real sounding, (some, or many  may not agree)  but does that mean it’s not possible to enjoy digital sound?  On the contrary, I must adapt a different way of listening that doesn’t actively compare the two.  If one keeps the analog ideal always in mind, it makes it difficult to appreciate digital music. Therefore I have to block that ideal from my mind and listen to digital on its own terms. It must generate its own reality.  Only then, can I sit back and enjoy.
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People don't want to hear this, but good digital takes an entirely different skill set. Not unlike analog, you cannot just spend your way to good sound.  There are things you need to understand to do it well, but the logic is different from analog, and may even seem counter-intuitive to an analog lover.

I suspect that many people that post the superiority of analog, really have not been able to set up a digital system that is "analogous to analog" if you get my meaning.  

I'm not saying digital is superior either. It's certainly more convenient.  Both are good.  I get outstanding sound from various digital gear.  
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