Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??


I was wondering whether to dive into the world of Vinyl or wait for the new format to settle. You see, I have not listened to vinyl for more than 20 years now. I have all rated A equipment and cables and good collection of Audiophile and not so Audiophile CD. Recently I have been thinking of taking a dive into the world of Vinyl. However, knowing myself, I will not be satisfied unless I get some highend stuff which will cost me some serious amount of money. Not to mention that I have to start my collection of software. So my question here for you guys who want to help. Shall I make the move or just wait for the SACD/DVDA ? your input would be much appreciated.
myoussif
Vinyl is just a ton of fun to mess with, from collecting, listening to perfecting the system. I could not live without it now. It can be expensive, but for $2,000 - $3,000 you can get yourself a very respectable and satisfying rig.
Vinyl is still king when it comes to ultimate realism. Once you experience a proper setup tailored to your system you will wonder how you lived without it all these years! Happy hunting!
I still think that vinyl is more relaxing than digital, if you stick to 1982 or earlier commercial lp's. Relaxation is definitly one reason we listen to music.
Yes vinyl does sound better when properly set up? Why the question mark because most people are not that committed to better sound and with the troubles galore that can happen more with an analog based system than cd. Lets also look at the purchase of software new and old. I would have to rake my brain just starting now looking for vinyl. Where, how, and when would I find it. Would I travel about looking under every garage sale,old record stores,or maybe place an ad on Craigslist and hope for an old widow who is selling her dearly departed husbands 10,000 lp collection for ten cents a record,ain't happening fellows been down that road.What about purchasing newly pressed reissues, Thats another ball of wax. Their expensive compared to cd/sacds, many have to be returned and how long before they close thier doors or just stop pressing vinyl? I have a little over 2000 lps myself and a modest player compared to many on this post. I would have to say if I was starting over I would stay with digital and hope for better sound down the road.