From a recording perspective digital is very convenient because the recording stations are very compact. From an instrument amplification perspective digital can be used anywhere that you won’t clip or distort the amp. Analog or tube distortion is a beautiful rich warm fuzz. Digital distortion sounds like a cheap ass effects box.IMHO.
Without question. Guitar players usually prefer tubes versus solid state. I’m not a string player but I have heard the differences. I am finding digital music to be flat. I am contemplating going back to the LP again.