Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig?


I've recently moved heavily into streaming and digital playback.  That system's core is the Denafrips Terminator Plus DAC with an Innuos Zenith Mk 3 / Phoenix USB.  Just added a LHY Audio SW-8 ethernet switch. Great cables all the way around. By most standards this is a reasonable mix of gear.  I run the Innuos Sense App as it sounds better than Roon. Love the convenience of digital and infinite supply of tunes from Qobuz.  My problem is this.  My vinyl rig generally sounds better.  Sometimes by a wide margin. Do others with both rigs have the same problem?

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My digital is Aurender N10 + Esoteric K03

My vinyl is JR Transrotor + SME V + Air Tight Supreme PC 1 + Allnic H3000

My digital sounds excellent but the vinyl does blow it away. Vinyl has more of a presence.  More emotional connection with the music.