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Almost equality

Through much trial and error, and with help from this forum, I’ve finally got a digital system that compares to my analog setup.  I never thought it possible, and I know there are those who say it’s impossible. And, of course, I’m comparing my unique systems to each other. YMMV.

My digital setup includes a Cambridge streamer  with Qobuz and Idagio, a Cyrus transport and a Benchmark DAC . This all feeds into a re-capped vintage Conrad Johnson preamp (PV 11) and a Benchmark amplifier. 
‘The analogue setup includes a heavily modified Rega RP3 turntable with two power units, and Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge.

I’m really happy with the sound of both digital and analog for the first time, with analog having the slight edge.

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dadork
632 posts
 

I'm all in on digital. I don't have an album collection so when contemplating cost I would rather put it towards better equipment. The vast library available through a service can't be beat. Anyone you can think of!

sns
3,003 posts
 

Good for you! Yep, digital has become so much better in recent years, I'm extremely positive for the future as well. With FPGA, who knows how much more can be done.

rbstehno
1,407 posts
 

I sold my $14k turntable setup and almost 500 albums over 3 years ago when my digital system surpassed vinyl. Will never go back to vinyl

edcyn
1,876 posts
 

Yeah, I'm truly satisfied with my Cambridge streamer getting fed by Qobuz and Idagio. It's also a treat to essentially "own" the record store. Then again, right now I'm truly enjoying an old (if slightly tick & poppy) Nonesuch pressing of Mahler's Third Symphony. Ah, the felicities of high-fi...

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rvpiano OP
2,492 posts
 

eccyn,

is that Mahler 3rd recording on Nonesuch by any chance with Jasha Horenstein?

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