Analog vs. digital

There are things I like about each format, better than the other.  In the end, all that matters is my musical enjoyment of good tunes.  There is a diminishing point of returns in worrying about perfection.

@dctom 

Are we talking US dollars? Did you forget a zero or two?

I am assuming K for the dollars, but what I can't figure out is why the post after it was removed. Not mine, but I don't remember it being contentious. Sarcastic maybe, but are we adults or not?

It may be helpful to clarify what genres of music we are talking about. 

I understand the point about realism when trying to recreate sitting at an unamplified piano recital.  I don't understand the point about realism when trying to recreate the sound of listening live to electrically amplified guitars, bass, drums and vocals through microphones all coming out of a PA system.  

What is realistic in the latter context?  For those genres, it's just about the preference of which distortions you like better.  But I agree, just enjoy that we have both! 

ha ha yes indeed $75000 and $16000 - crazy that we spend those amounts!!