VINYL SUCKS!

Vinyl is far from perfect when compared to R2R and Digital. I have yet to hear a pressing that is completely devoid of surface noise, pops, glitch and ticks. IME, Vinyl is a constant reminder that you are listening to a inferior audio format...all in the name of nostalgia and tactile experience. If that’s what floats your boat then by all means, enjoy spinning vinyl. Both Vinyl and Digital has its trade-offs....it’s time to rest the pointless debate of vinyl over-rated superiority over digital.

For me, R2R remains the reigning king of all audio formats.

Totally agree that the debate is silly. I've recently upgraded both my digital/headphone system and my speaker/turntable/phono stage system. They both sound awesome. Quality is quality. Good gear will sound better than not-as-good gear, no matter what the format. 

If you watch this video, the reviewer says the opposite of what he stated. I have a decent streamer, and DAC, but listening to records with my system is just a lovely experience. All kinds of audio to get into, then there are phono cartridges. 

This guy is sort of lame if you ask me. He thinks he is clever with that opening which he is not, and he thinks he knows a lot and he does not. 

Lalitk, I happen to have a few LPs among my thousands that are actually stone cold quiet. 

Imo, digital solid state sounds flat. Vinyl tube sounds dimensional.