Funny how streaming/digital still chases that analog benchmark.

@skypunk, more Mig29’s were produced than all variants of the F18.  

I don’t own a R2R due to the high cost, limited selection, inconvenience and readily availability of quality of tapes.  In addition, I was not the one who stated that their primary goal was fidelity over “all” other aspects of playback including available music. 

Master tapes on a R2R?
MehI got better things to listen to on my R2R.
I prefer not to miss music worrying about the stupid format.

@testpilot 

@skypunk, more Mig29’s were produced than all variants of the F18.

Exactly my point quantity over quality....jeez!

BTW I am streaming Nick Caves new album and it sounds wonderful on my Moon 280D through my Raven Blackhawk.

Frag out!

You digital dudes sure get your digitalia twisted in a knot. 
Move on...

3500 for a freaking network switch that you can buy from net gear for 50 bucks???

It seems that audiofools and their money are very quickly separated.

I have a new handy dandy audiophile product that I am going to start selling... its a power plug that guarantees fresh electrons into your power supply....PLUS.....each electron is vacuume treated. Hint...its a 2 dollar power strip.

See how impressive that audiophile speel sounded?

To answer your question in a reasonable fashion....digital is an approximation of an analog signal. An lp is not. Yes, digital will sound "fine" but an approximation will never fully sound like the real thing.

Those of you who are streaming fans can disagree to your hearts content, but MY ears know the difference. Yours may varry.

Pass the popcorn, this is going to be fun.