My analog rig ( vpi classic 3, zephyr mimc*, ear 834 phono pre) just sounds warmer than my digital setup (chord qutest w, curious usb cable, rega Saturn CD player) They both sound great.
it’s just a matter of how much time I have to critically listen. Some recording on hi res or master sound almost identical to vinyl. Roxy music/Avalon, is very close.
All the police albums sound better on vinyl. U2 sounds fantastic as well on vinyl.
Just depends on the recording.
Madman! Digital vs Vinyl
Anyone out there who has a great vinyl setup and a great digital setup, try this!
Bring up Elton John’s Tumbleweed Connection Deluxe Edition on Qubuz for digital which includes Madman Across the Water and play it.
Then pull out your vinyl of Madman Across the Water and play it.
Please tell me which sounds better on your system and what you have for TT, cartridge and phono preamp.
I won’t bias the results by telling you what I think.
Thanks