Is there any high end DAC that can sound as good as turntable ($10,000 budget for each)

[Qhwoeprktiyns]

7 minutes ago, Kal Rubinson said:

The problem for me is that there has not been a relevant new vinyl issue in 2 decades.  So, who cares?

 

You don't listen to anything recorded in the 20th century? 

[Qhwoeprktiyns]

27 minutes ago, Rexp said:

And vinyl is much better according to this EC Designs user.... 

 

 

 

Norton has a much much better vinyl rig than me, and I refrained from posting my point of view here, but the OP did mention he has a relatively modest vinyl rig as well... 

[Qhwoeprktiyns]

Just now, Rexp said:

I'm sure the ECD DAC is excellent, one of many good DAC's out there, I think you might agree that the server/player is more important than the DAC? 

 

Yes, one of many. 

I think both server/player and DAC contribute. Neither are perfect... 

[Qhwoeprktiyns]

8 minutes ago, Kal Rubinson said:

Sure. But for the past 2 decades, we have been in the 21st century and I have thousands of recordings made in this period.  My point is that there have been no new classical vinyl releases (save for a handful of "audiophile specials) recorded in the 2 decades.

 

Exactly, to quote you "who cares" ... 

 

Vinyl and digital do not have to ne mutually exclusive.