Can you Listen to Vinyl Casually??

Yes, me too, but the reason is simply that vinyl requires frequent care. Not only to flip the LP but also to clear any debris on the stylus which often becomes audible half way through a side.

Shane, my perspective is that your analog rig is so far ahead of your CD player this is bound to happen. You will get more satisfaction out of your digital source if you move to a SOTA component. (IMHO)

Then again, you might not want to do it, as you would likely find you would spend that much less time "doing work around the house" and the like...

Cheers!

I'm curious, Downunder, why the VPI & the Linn? What do you like about each? I guess it's the old compare and contrast.
Thanks.

I do the same thing all the time. Though my analog collection and analog front end is way-way better than my digital side because of the way I've spent my money. Still, when outside, I do really enjoy my ipod.