Best Analog for $10K

no it's not because I refered in specific to the exactly and precise RIAA eq, additional I was precsie to post: whole LP playback process that between other things means a second inverse RIAA eq. and all the other " problems " through the analog rig.

@rauliruegas Tape has a pre-emphasis curve (recording) as does the LP; in playback both have an EQ curve. Here's a nice link that explores the topic in detail:
http://pspatialaudio.com/tape%20equalisation%20correction.htm
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With regards to my suggestion about the Technics SL1200G, Technics had done some of the best work with servo controls in their direct drive machines years ago. This culminating in the SP-10 MkIII which by no coincidence goes for 5 figures on ebay as its one of the best 'tables ever made. The new SL1200G takes that servo work to a new level- but instead of all analog controls the speed is computer servo controlled. Its firmware can be updated via an internal USB port. In a nutshell the competition is very hard pressed to come up with a machine that ticks so many of the boxes for this sort of price. We've been selling a turntable for the last 15-20 years (the Atma-Sphere 208) which I've seen take on turntables that cost multiples of what we want for ours but IMO the Technics is a better machine.

Thank's for the link.

R.

Is a good learning " lesson ".

R.

I know digital has come a long way but how can it be better than original pressings if they are in good condition when the tapes were fresh and mastered with tubes?  i would say that tape of it was just recorded on a R2R would be pretty hard to beat.  I still think that vinyl is great for the older stuff.  maybe newer recordings do sound better in digital, but I doubt the older golden age stuff is better in digital.

@tzh21y

Try to listen Illinois Jacket’s Swing’s The Thing album on Qobuz streaming. The album was originally released in 1957. This recording will most likely shatter all of your preconceived notions about golden age stuff on digital.