My records are played on a Pro-Ject 2Experience TT with a Sumiko Blue Point #2 cartridge and a Pro-Ject Phono Box 2 @ $1600 all together in 2005. I play my digital music through a Bluesound Vault($750Music Direct demo) music server, using an Oppo 105 ($1200) as a DAC. I have some albums where I own the record, CD(burned to the Bluesound) and a High Res file downloaded on the Bluesound. I have NEVER had anyone say they like the sound of the digital files better than the analog. The High Res files come close. Some say they are not sure if one actually sounds better but the records are nicer to listen to. That being said the convenience of the Bluesound server can't be beat. To be honest nostalgia may play a part in liking albums more, my friends at work ALWAYS complain that I almost never listen to anything from this century. Mostly true with the exception of Lake Street Dive and Leon Bridges. Bottom line ENJOY THE MUSIC.
Why do YOU love Vinyl/or hate vinyl
I just responded to the thread on how many sources do you have ( shotgunning tonight) and got me wondering why I love vinyl so much? Have a very good digital side on both my main system and my headphone system as well that was set up for Redbook playback (headphone system) only utilising my vast 1,000 CD collection, enjoyed it for about a year, added a turntable and haven't used it since. My love of vinyl has been with me for 55 years, buying and playing, setting up my tables , matching preamps and enjoying the fruit of my labor. I believe my love of vinyl is a simple one, it stemmed from the hands on, need to tinker and adjust that I was born with, it's a very physical attraction that I just can not resist, it satisfies a lot of needs for me and in some way is that mistress that I maintain. My turntable is massive and so easy to look at, I can touch it and get more out of it, I can read about the artist and get info while I listen to an album, I can swap out a cartridge and change the tone and in the day the album covers served as a rolling tray to roll a joint. I love vinyl, but absolutely understand while others don't. I also envy people like uberwaltz that have and use so many sources, wish I could. What say you?