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get vinyl rig or audio aero capital

I have an old bang and olufsen 1700 turntable cl cartridge
mid fi about 300 albums from 70-80's (some jap pressings)
my discs were played once and taped to a Nak - so great there

I'm wondering - do I go analog and spend big bucks on an analog rig (table, arm, cartridge, phono stage, cleaner, cables, platform) to get superior sound but then have a dated collection to play

arc ls5 preamp - no phono stage - all balanced inputs

or do I buy an audio aero capital - most analog like cd player and enjoy further my 1200+ cds

current digital end is Teac VRDS10 (Wadia) and EVS Millenium II dac - a nice combo

is there any good mid end tables that will perform well and not wear out my old vinyl??

thanks

Tom
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loontoon
301 posts
 
Buy an old used in good shape Dennon, or a newer Rega, and outfit with the cartridge of choice and move on.

jeff
twl
3,251 posts
 
Well, I'd say you can't ignore the fact that your CD collection far exceeds your vinyl collection, so that has to be a major factor. However, I do think that you already have quite a competent digital system, so that may open up the door for an analog player for you.

You don't have to spend the world of money to get an analog system that will perform very nicely. I'd try to listen to some friends' analog systems, if you can, and see what level of performance you can be satisfied with.

If you spent the same money on analog as you would on an AA Capitole brand new, then you would have pretty close to a world-class vinyl system that would definitely beat any digital player by quite a margin(IMHO). I spent under $4k, and I have yet to hear any digital player even come close. I know several people who feel that any digital player can be exceeded for sound quality by some fairly inexpensive analog systems. I would tend to agree, myself, with that assessment. But don't buy cheap for cheap's sake. Put the same amount of study and money into it as you would any other important component in your system. The analog systems do get better in the higher price ranges also. Treat it as an important purchase, study and audition, and make an informed choice. You may find that you will start increasing your vinyl collection dramatically, once you get a good analog player.
pbb
1,140 posts
 
"However" is the operative word in the previous post. "IMHO" is also of prime importance. Try and set up a side by side comparaison of the Audio Aero and analog front end you are considering. Play the same recordings in both formats. Use a variety of music. Play recordings you are familiar with. You have to make sure that the levels are matched, since any difference in volume will normally tend to favour the source playing a bit louder. Then let your own ears be your guide. Try not to think of this choice as though considering joining a club. Whatever you do, enjoy the music.
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