It's not really like that. "Superior" is subjective when it comes to something like this. Yes you can look at the numbers for dynamic range and distortion if that's important to you, but generally what matters for the listener is what his or her ears like. And this is a matter of individual preference. Sound from analog recordings and vacuum tube amplifiers have different characteristics than digital and some people prefer that. They aren't denying any science.
It's not really like that. "Superior" is subjective when it comes to something like this. Yes you can look at the numbers for dynamic range and distortion if that's important to you, but generally what matters for the listener is what his or her ears like. And this is a matter of individual preference. Sound from analog recordings and vacuum tube amplifiers have different characteristics than digital and some people prefer that. They aren't denying any science.