I wouldn't know what to replace mine with, if and when that day ever happens... My 360s is the heart of a current day digital setup. USB from the Mac Mini feeds into a M2tech Evo, which in turn uses the ST glass connection on the Levinson. Internet radio from the old Roku Sound bridge uses the RCA input. The 37 transport uses the XLR connection and the tv (cable, ATV, Bluray) use the 75 ohm coax.... And it handles resolution up to 24/96. Like i said, I wouldn't know what to replace mine with... And yes it does have a vinyl like quality IMHO.