Another "kinda-newbie" head scratcher

To be clear, when listening to vinyl, you will ALWAYS have a certain level of distortion. And that specific distortion is pleasing to many people, and is why a lot of folks prefer listening to vinyl instead of digital (my wife is one of them). Maybe you just prefer the non-vinyl sound more.

@squared80 not this kind she wouldn't. If you heard it you'd know. 

Which model Sutherland and Parasound?

RB, I hope you and AI will live happily ever after, but what did I write that contradicts the bloviation of your favorite source? The difference between the two terms is mostly semantic, and I was describing how they are commonly used here in the US and in my internet readings or book readings.

@audphile1

Sutherland KC Vibe MKII

Darlington MP7B: 68V Discrete J-FET RIAA MM+LOMC Phono Preamplifier w/EQ Trim (+35 to +72dB)

Parasound Zphono XRM