"Clarity and depth of the 70s" is too vague to speculate on. But if it's "analog tape sound of the 70s" you're after, tape is still the only way you'll get it.That is what i am asking, is it? I used to listen to vinyl then changed to cds, now i listen to vinyl and I get goosebumps, ok the cd is still good but usually from back then when it was from tape. Now with the mp3s...forget it!!!
I am listening to my Dynaudio hi fi speakers drinking a whiskey and enjoy the music, I wish someone esle will feel the same when they will listen to my songs (if ever)
(Right now I am listening to Tracy Chapman "New Beginning", nice album by the way and not so old)