Well, that is a great discussion and it stayed civil.
My 2 cts. I use both media, but prefer without fail the analogue playback chain. I believe that I own decent equipment and can enjoy both without any dissatisfaction.
Apart from analogues more pleasing sound to my ears I also like to mention the visual stimulation that Vinyl gives me. I happen to enjoy the holding and cleaning of records, watch the record rotate and see the stylus do it's job.
I for one have heard a dcs top of the line playback system and it is indeed very special. As is the Zanden CD system. Both were compared to an SME 30/2 and Series V arm with a Koetsu Jade Platinum Cartridge. All tube phono amp and amps into ART Speakers.
Would have been happy with either set up just enjoyed whatever Vinyl brought to the party more. Call it organic or whatever. To me it just sounds that little bit more real. And that's all that matters.
I have abandoned Vinyl before in the 80s (perfect sound forever, HA) and I will not be that easily convinced this time. I will be watching and listening.

Great thread.

Peace

Bernd