Top 5 Reaons to NOT BUY A TURNTABLE.

Right now, I cannot understand why anyone would use a turn table with today's streaming technologies.  I must admit the $20,000 turn tables are gorgeous.  But tracking a record with a needle produces a lot of noise.  Also, digital amplifiers like a Luxman are really great sounding.

My own theory about the vinyl experience is that the physical vibrations mined by a stylus mimics the aural mechanism of the ear, so that there is a subtle resonance at play between the two systems. The ear's bones and tympanic membrane operate very much like a cartridge. In defense of Guttenberg, he goes on to say how much vinyl means to him, but if someone discouraged me from "getting into vinyl" for practical reasons, I would ignore that. I suspect that Guttenberg sees the writing on the wall of youngsters abandoning him, so he may just be pandering to an audience still wet around the ears.

Three reasons not to buy a turntable: 
snap
crackle
pop

Just listening should help people understand the appeal of vinyl and why so many think it is superior to digital at a very fundamental level. Most of the appeal of digital has little to do with sonics.

Very sensible. Steve usually brings a healthy measure of practicality to his videos. I’ve got a nice vinyl collection and setup, and enjoy the whole LP experience, but hey, I’m nearly 70. I also choose to pay for newspaper home delivery, but if you prefer to read online I’m good with that. Just as long as you’re participating one way or the other!