Here's a fire starter: Analog is as good as SACD

@randy-11,
I agree, except I have few if any CDs that sound as good as their LP counterparts. I do have a few SACDs remastered from the same tapes as their well made LPs. I suppose the comparison is not totally a controlled experiment. Remastering may have changed the sound significantly. What I am saying is that I am unable to hear differences that really matter when I'm listening for enjoyment.

@mrvordo 
I'm working on the cables now. 
Does anyone have any experience with Zu vs. Canare 4S11? I can actually get some Canares for about $75. The Zu Libtecs about $140 and Zu missions about $90, all bi-wire. 

Understand. In that case, after the speaker wire upgrade (which should be the number one thing so that you can hear the differences better), a better arm, phono, and or pre will make a difference. If you are satisfied with the sound from SACD, the the phono may be the unit to make the improvement you are looking for.

Good listening,
Mike

Thanks. I am satisfied with both, except for the impulse for more, more, more that we addicts feel. Is there anyone out there who has both LP and SACD playback in their systems who feels that one is a lot better sounding than the other? The answer to that, I suppose, would lead me to a reasonable conclusion as to what can be expected.

I really appreciate all the help.

My TT setup sounds waaaay better than my SACD, or previous CD setup.
So much so that I sold my 5 figure CD player and have gone to a more modest priced CD/SACD player. I seldom even listen to digital anymore other than for background music.

@mrvordo , very helpful information. Thanks. May I ask which phonostage you use?