I have 1200 to 1300 vinyl albums collected during the 70’s and 80’s. Most are in very good to excellent condition because, I recorded about 40 reels and 100 cassettes from my favorite ones and mostly listened to them. I went the CD route for a while and have 500 to 600. In the late 80’s I stopped buying music and simply enjoyed what I had.
I used a Technics SL-1600MK2 TT with Pickering cartridges since the 80’s. Last year I purchased a Technics 1200G w/ Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge. Wow, what a major difference in SQ. I also purchased a completely new rig with the 1200G.
I stream Tidal from a SonicTransporter and my CD collection from an Innous Zenith MKII. The SQ is great. I never thought CDs could sound so good, and I really like MQA. But I like the sound coming from my new TT the best.
I have vinyl that you can’t find on any streaming site. So I plan to keep mine around. I find myself streaming more these days because it’s easier; however, when me and the wife are enjoying our listening room or we have friends over, it’s usually vinyl all the way.
I used a Technics SL-1600MK2 TT with Pickering cartridges since the 80’s. Last year I purchased a Technics 1200G w/ Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge. Wow, what a major difference in SQ. I also purchased a completely new rig with the 1200G.
I stream Tidal from a SonicTransporter and my CD collection from an Innous Zenith MKII. The SQ is great. I never thought CDs could sound so good, and I really like MQA. But I like the sound coming from my new TT the best.
I have vinyl that you can’t find on any streaming site. So I plan to keep mine around. I find myself streaming more these days because it’s easier; however, when me and the wife are enjoying our listening room or we have friends over, it’s usually vinyl all the way.