Some of the comments written so far are useful, Eldartford on the other hand remains who he is!
The biggest issue with analog sounding good is a matter of set up.
Great gear will not sound great if it's not set up right. Set up is not terribly difficult, but it is time consuming. There are a number of places to find good information about set up. One of the best basic primers is Laura Deerborn's book "Good Sound."
Don't give up on what is a superior medium without giving it time to break in and be properly set up.
The biggest issue with analog sounding good is a matter of set up.
Great gear will not sound great if it's not set up right. Set up is not terribly difficult, but it is time consuming. There are a number of places to find good information about set up. One of the best basic primers is Laura Deerborn's book "Good Sound."
Don't give up on what is a superior medium without giving it time to break in and be properly set up.