I started out in audio selling Quad, Kef and Levinson in the 1970's, and have been in and out of it as a hobby since. I own several hundred cds and about the same number of lps. IMHO, if you want an analog front end that sounds as good or better than cds, do the following:
1. Spend $400 or so on a well maintained, used AR XA turntable and mid range Grado cartridge.
2. Plug it in.
3. Sit back and enjoy.
1. Spend $400 or so on a well maintained, used AR XA turntable and mid range Grado cartridge.
2. Plug it in.
3. Sit back and enjoy.