When digital came out in the 80s I was still on the side of analog. Simply sounder better than early digital. With so much good music not available on vinyl I finially purchased a CD player. Around 2010 when I decided to get back to audiophillia and develop a better system I transitioned towards digital only system. Primarily do to wanting to direct my expenses toward optomizing a single source. With digital I still spin CDs via transport and DAC. I do some streaming via Apple computer to find new music. I am exploring the purchase of a dedicated streamer however not in any hurry. The TT I purdchased for the system that carried me for 25 years remains on a shelf in the basement. I maybe have 125 albums stored there also. Been thinking I should break the TT out and play some of those I used to play for my 1st child way back when. I appreciate that there is fun in vinyl however I am happy with the way digital serves up the music in my system.
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.