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How many of you are digital only systems?

I currently have an all digital setup, streaming and stored digital files and ripped CD’s on my Innuos Zen mkIII via Chord Qutest to a PrimaLuna EVO 400i. I have been contemplating adding analog to my system, like a Clearaudio concept table. I am NOT hear to debate which one is better, so please don’t turn it into that, I understand the differences. How many of you are digital only? If you listen to digital as well, please tell me why. Is it because of sonic qualities or just the nostalgic reasons of spinning vinyl. I just don’t know if I want a turntable because it would be new gear to play with or if I think it has sonic qualities that I am missing with digital. I would have to buy new vinyl as I really only have a few of my albums from when I was teenager in the 80’s. Maybe I should just put the money towards upgrading digital components, even though I love my Qutest/Zen combo, I could move up in their line?? Am I missing something truly special in the audio world if I’m all digital? Thanks for your thoughts 
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marcoklobas
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Digital only sources here.

If I had money (and space) I’d consider to add a reel to reel player, though. It’s a fascinating machine.

Nothing against analog. I’d like open reel tapes had the same success as vinyls are having now to make them a little more "affordable" and to see new tape productions grow.
cat_doorman
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I go through the same mental exercise once in a while wondering how much it would cost to equal my digital setup with analog. Then I remember how distracting I personally find the clicks and pops from vinyl, and that no matter how transcendent analog can be, I probably still wouldn’t be able to enjoy it.
You might look at some of the next tier R2R DACs or maybe an M-Scalar. As much as I love my Qutest I know it can be bettered or improved. As hard as it might be for some to accept, I don’t think analog is for everyone.
richtruss
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After my streaming setup way surpassed the sound quality of my Mobile Fidelity Ultradeck and Goldnote PH10/PSU10 combo, I sold it all. A faff not needed.
ghdprentice
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I have been trying to get digital to get close to my analog end for a several decades. I have  finally gotten satisfyingly close last year (see my system click on my user ID). So digital is satisfying and I listen to it 90% of the time. However, my digital end is $10K more expensive and the analog side is still more detailed, spacious and open. If I put another $10K into the analog side it would pull ahead significantly. But I am finally real;y happy with both… only took what 40 years? 
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eagledriver_22
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It's digital only in the living room (Quobuz, SC card), access to both sources through a Samsung Tablet using the USB Audio Player Pro App (splendide app, btw). The tab is linked to a DAC (USB A to B).

Up in the gallery, it is analog (vinyl, one TT with mono cartridge and another one with stereo cartridge) and digital. Digital access through JRiver Media Center via laptop connected to a DAC via USB A to B. In addition to the laptop, I use a CD Player Pioneer PDR04 and a Marantz SACD Player. And sometimes one of my DAP's linked to the DAC.

Vinyl is my favourite source when sitting down and listening to the music. Standing up after 20 min to turn the record is 'part of the process'. It does not disturb me as on the way to the tt's I will pass the Whisky cabinet.

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