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Analog vs digital?

Hi all! My first posting so please be gentle!
I've just had my old Linn LP12 turntable tuned up. It's been over 25 years since its had any attention. 
Nothing replaced just readjusted and I'm blown away by the result. 
It's so much more involving than the digital part of my system. 
Singxer SU-6, Denafrips Terminator. 
The Linn LP12 and  Ekos arm is over 30 years old.
I'm confused! 
Technology seems to be going backwards. Is it all for convenience? 
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ebm
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roxy54
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noromance
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melm
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I used to think the same until I learned more about digital and put more into it.  My enjoyment is now equal with a nod to digital for convenience.   These days I think of the DAC (with the Singxer) as the phono pre and everything before the USB input as the TT and cartridge.  So I would ask what do you have going into the Singxer?

As analog playback became more and more sophisticated we were often amazed at just how much information was actually contained in those old grooves.  So too with digital, it turns out to be really remarkable to see what is actually contained in those old zeros and ones!
tablejockey
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For convenience, a proper digital rig is it. 

Replace that Linn/cartridge  with something more current along with appropriate phonostage, forget it....The LP is still king.

Cash outlay however for that rig will be far more $$$
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