Go analog or upgrade digital

Ok, I'll venture into uncharted waters...

Get some 5K turntable that you like...maybe a used Brinkman, if such a thing exists? (Brinkman makes some great turntables) Then, hook up a computer, any computer, to your main system. That way, you can get digital that has the essence of the music...YouTube. There are so many stellar performances there that it is mind boggling. It's not high-end, but ask yourself, are you into equipment, or music?

Me? I'm in love with the nuances of cutting edge equipment, but I would give it all up if I couldn't experience the passion of a live performance. At times, YouTube gives us that better than anything else.

Win
Saskia Turntables

Jazzybs, I did the later "upgraded my digital" and have been doing this for the last 5 years to the point I'm done. I wish I would have exsperienced what I have back then but at the same time it has been fun and educational. If I only knew what I know now, "I prefer vinyl", I'm hooked!

What some have said above is true, vinyl can be exspensive because if you are like me and starting from nothing once you have gotten the "bug" and heard a proper set-up in your own place well you are will most likely be hooked too.

No way does my over 40k worth of digital set-up even come close to my 25k worth of analog set-up, hope you have some money socked away because you will be spending lots on getting new albums like I have. I went from a few months ago only owning 6 albums to now over 150, which is hardly nothing compared to others but listening to these pces is so exciting and has left me in awe.

So relaxing, natural sounding, my speakers have never heard such, the whole sonic spectrum, I have never heard the highs, midrange or bass like I'm hearing them now in my set-up, I always thought digital was a better performer specifically in the bass region and top end etc., no way!not in my set-up currently.

It really helps if you have someone exspearienced for set-up and to guide you along the proper path.

Wanna buy some top notch digital pces at 50% off list? MBL 1621a transport, Acustic Arts Tube Dac and that will end your search for digital.

Are you willing to work for great sound from vinyl? It isn't a "chore", but it does require more attention than digital to keep things sounding great.

If your budget is $5K, be prepared to spend more than you expect to spend.

That's how vinyl plays out for most folks.

Thanks for all the input.
Dev- Reading your perspective has helped lessen the angst about taking the plunge

Dan_ed , Audiofel, One part of this hobby I enjoy is the applied physics that is learned and atttention to detail that can make a difference. Financially I hope that with my budget I can be satisfied for awhile with my setup and upgrade at a slow sane pace.I have dropped a fair amount this year, and would like to control audio induced OCD.
Your points are well taken.

Win I will do that, I have a good desktop system Cain&Cain and checked out some YouTube of Bill Evans and Art Tatum I will try it on the main system also.