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Parity

I’ve finally achieved parity between my digital and analog sides.
With the acquisition of a new turntable ((Feickert Volare,) I’m at last enjoying both formats equally.

An observation between the two: They are definitely different in character and each has its own sonic signature. Analog is more spacious and for lack of a better word, mellow. Digital is more finely etched. Each has a very well defined sound stage.
Both are a pleasure to listen to now.

rvpiano

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abnerjack
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rvpiano, I feel your pain, as I am going through the same process.  I am getting the Sota motor/Eclipse package and a better cartridge for my tt.  That might surpass the digital side for a while; if not I'll think about a different tonearm.

If these changes top the digital sound, then how about a new streamer or dac?  Where does it end?

From my point of view I think it's a little harder/more expensive to get the analog side up to par with streaming, but I feel some magic with a good vinyl pressing.

abnerjack
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mijostyn

"The issue with LPs is that they are extremely variable, performance ranging from insanely good to awful. Digital sources are more consistent. Digital also costs much less. Analog is much more fun. "

This is precisely how I feel.  I bought an early pressing of a Billie Holiday album from the Blue Note label - the music and the recording quality are wonderful.  However the surface noise is awful and annoying.  If I see it again I'll buy it and hope for better luck.

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