That's where we differ John.I enjoy open reel, cassette, compact disc, DAT, vinyl reproduction, broadcast radio and very rarely, computer/file based playback. The latter gives me zero joy. There is no interaction, no challenge, no history and no fun. It's a hollow experience for me.
Computer/file playback offers the best of all listening experiences for me.
It allows best possible sound quality available today, and lets me hear as deeply into the music as currently possible.
All the while being the most convenient source and offering the least possible interference into my listening focus.
What is it about "interaction, challenge, history and fun" that improves your appreciation of music and not just gets in the way of it? I don't need a toy to play with to best appreciate the MUSIC.
YMMV