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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I have 1000+ albums from my college days in the '70's in great condition.  I had a good TT back then, and always cleaned each record with a Discwasher before playing it. But for me, digital is the way to go.  I keep my albums for nostalgia and as wall decorations, but everything is digitized on a dedicated Roon server, and I stream with Qobuz.  I just can't see going back to the old days of getting up every 20 minutes, picking an album, cleaning it, carefully putting the needle down, etc.  My current TT is decidedly low end (Music Hall MM5), but I just can't see dropping the kind of $$ to get a really proper TT and cartridge, along with the inconvenience.  Plus, with some of the albums that I have digitized, you hear the little pops and imperfections from the vinyl that are there no matter how good your TT rig is.  So for me, digital is perfect every time and I don't miss playing albums, although I still hold them sometimes when listening to the album on Roon, LOL!

I'm currently digital only.  Tube DAC, and tube intigrated but when I finish the move and can properly set up the stereo rack with my 40 year old preamp. I  just recently purchased a turntable and probably will occasionally spin some of  the couple of hundred albums I've aquired over the last 50 years and some new ones but digital is so more convienent. My biggest issue now is the cats.  The albums either have to be stored behind glass or some other scratch proof enclosure which I don't currently own..

I used to be all analog only 3 years ago.  Part of the reason was the ritual and the inclusion of digital has increased my time enjoying music.

And the media available for digitial is HUGE!  So there's that!  Enjoy the journey.

Its digital only for me. I grew up with vinyl but fully embraced CDs when I purchased my first player in 1987. The quality of vinyl records got so bad in the early 80’s that I was returning 50% of my purchases due to defects. Warpage, pops, clicks, scratches etc. I sold my remaining LPs decades ago and have never looked back. I understand the appeal of vinyl and am very glad it’s made a comeback. Vinyl was on the brink of extinction 20 plus years ago where CDs appear to be now. Like vinyl, I wouldn’t count CDs out just yet. DAC technology has taken huge leaps in the last few years and will continue to do so in the future. This is a boon for all digital formats including CDs. The SQ of my cd transport / standalone DAC would be unimaginable a few years ago for the price I paid. I also love streaming and the opportunity it gives me to explore new music along with its convenience. I still prefer CDs because it offers a physical medium in which I own the music. Streaming is like borrowing from a library and I have seen titles disappear without notice. The cost of vinyl, its high maintenance, and storage issues are what prohibits me from every wanting to return to it. CDs current fall from grace provides a huge buying opportunity and I love being able to scoop up used CD titles at bargain basement prices. Alas, this may not continue forever.

I gots both.  Fairly new P6, good phono stage and ~100 albums.  Fairly mature Digital setup as well that I been working on for years.   I rarely use the TT anymore.  If I were in your shoes I would put my money in improved amplification,speakers or DAC and stay with the digital path.  CDs are a bargain and vinyl has become a bad value.