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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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mglik
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A few years ago, I spent 3 days in rapt attention listening to a mid 6 figure computer sourced (using Master Class soft wear) helping with a room at THE Show in Las Vegas (Daniel Hertz).
It was about the most amazing SQ I have ever experienced.
However, it was an intellectual not a visceral one.
With my analog system, I “get weak in the knees”.
Listening to vinyl grabs my emotions and puts me into a meditative space. Sure, great digital can be a great experience. But I take analog every time.
mglik
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I used to have the entry level RP1 Rega TT. Sure, it had its limitations, but it still had those organic qualities that grab the soul.
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