It is difficult to listen to any digital after you heard good vinyl or tape playback. Better stay with digital unless you plan to have both later.
Music Format, too many? which way to go?
Curious what music format would pick today assuming you are just starting getting into music? If you had only say $1-2K to spend on source equipment and considering the price of the various software. Would SACD be a good path? vinyl? CDs are relatively cheap but quality on average yuk!