Music Format, too many? which way to go?


Curious what music format would pick today assuming you are just starting getting into music? If you had only say $1-2K to spend on source equipment and considering the price of the various software. Would SACD be a good path? vinyl? CDs are relatively cheap but quality on average yuk!
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It is difficult to listen to any digital after you heard good vinyl or tape playback. Better stay with digital unless you plan to have both later.
The question isn't specifically about me as I will be taking my vinyl with me to the grave. I am curious what the current and upcoming generation of music lovers will do. Not the MP3 casual listener but the kids that want to explore an expand their music interests. Where quality starts to become important to get the full expression out of the music and a little more money is required.
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It is difficult to listen to any digital after you heard good vinyl or tape playback.

There are multitudes of us who have heard SOTA digital and analog rigs who completely disagree with you. I can't imagine limiting myself to only what has been put on vinyl when good digital is oh so very good.

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