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There is more to it than strictly digital vs analog. I believe either media can sound "musical" and "warm" and "natural" to the ear, just depends on the quality of the recording and mastering process. I have been convinced that digital is not all to blame by the XRCDs. Listening to many of my XRCDs is pure pleasure and considering the mastering process and source of the recording it now makes sense to me that digital is not all to blame.