Have you asked yourself this question?
Lately I have thought about selling my entire analog set-up: Turntable, phono preamp, and vinyl collection. It's a good system, but my digital system sounds good enough that I don't listen to the analog system any more.
For purposes of illustrating my dilemma, my system is as follows:
Analog system: Linn Sondek LP12, upgraded with Lingo II power supply, Karousel bearing, and trampolin suspension. Loci Psionic Tonearm with practically new Clearaudio Maestro cartridge. PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp. Plus, about 450 records, mostly popular stuff from the late 60s, 70s and 80s.
Digital System: Metrum Acoustics Streamer (Roon endpoint) plus Metrum Onyx DAC.
Just curious if any of you have thought about selling your entire analog rig, because you don't listen to it. What did you finally decide? Interested in your experiences.
I listen to vinyl 90% of the time. I listen to music twice as much since I went back to analogue. My system is a joke compared to @hifinut51 's but it's still pure joy, I can't wait to put on a record, from my again, way smaller (~100) collection. When vinyl sounds good, it's magical, when the quality is crap it's it's no fun just like any crap digital |
I continue to enjoy both, nothing beats hi-res digital for finding and exploring new music but I still turn to my analog setup for some in depth enjoyment. Just the other day I was playing the UHQR version of Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced" and was just enthralled. I have some playlists on Tidal that will keep me engrossed for hours. I should add that my system is not in the esoteric or ultra hi-end variety. |
Over the last five years I upgraded both analog and digital ends. Finally my digital end jumped about five levels to parody with my great analog end: contemporary near Klimax LP12 (not the phonostage), a custom Silent Running Ohio class isolation platform, Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge, Audio Research Reference 3SE phonostage. My system has never sounded better, digital is at the same level of sound quality. I have 2,000 albums in outstanding condition, many audiophile pressing. I listen to my turntable maybe once a week. I feel a bit guilty… I want to. But give it up? No, I don’t think I can do that. I have the very first album I bought in the 1960’s. When I use it, it reminders me of the long history I have with vinyl.
My audio guy has instructions to sell my system… and my vinyl collection as a collection when I die. So, I guess, over my dead body.
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