@jafant My original thoughts were to buy a very nice SACD/CD one box player. I was considering something along the lines of the EMM Labs XDS1 v2 or XDS1v3 or a Playback Designs model. Both of which, if I recall correctly utilize Esoteric's VSOP drive mechanism. If I am not mistaken, Esoteric will no longer sell these drives to other manufacturers or to consumers. They will only use them in Esoteric gear.
I'm still trying to decide what will be the best route for me to follow. Analog is my first love for the recorded medium and I will not be giving that up. I have a lot of money invested in the analog set up and vinyl records; and to my ears it sounds amazing. I am investigating the digital side of things as I am aware it has come a long ways over the years and I am discovering that there is a lot of great music that I am missing out on that is not available on vinyl.
Best wishes,
Don