Extraordinary recordings on vinyl

...my last statement brings up another important point for those new to analog. Be thoughtful regarding (your own insight) when reading posts made here. Also, be willing to do your due diligence in (your) task in making an effort to reach your own conclusions! There is nothing more important than your own, first hand, experience.

Whart: The artists I referenced earlier in this thread are representative of the point you just made. These are lps made in the digital era. While they are enjoyable, they still don't pass "my ultimate test" that I referenced earlier. I've said in a different post, last year, that Beck consistently makes analog sounding records. They still don't pass my simple test.

Whart: A perfect example of your post may be The Beatles "Let It Be...NAKED". I rest my case.

... ("adjusting your arms' VTA") on any given recording for "a pure sonic return", (if there is no difference in the record thickness), is a (tell) that either your set-up is sub-par or you are adjusting for that particular recordings' faults!

I keep a piece of masking tape taped to my Bright Star Sandbox which my table sits on with the proper VTA settings for 140 gram vinyl 150,180 and 200. I adjust accordingly since it is just the twist of the dial after I loosen he screw. I benifits are immense,the reward is priceless.