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Admitting my error…

Admitting my error of some years ago, when downsizing residences I sold my 1500 lps (my father’s, uncle’s and my collection :) because, of course nearly everything is available digitally, I am considering getting back into vinyl. Kit-wise I’m looking at Dr. Feikert Venti/J Sikora Initial TT level - full kit approx $15k including phonostage.

The Joseph Audio/Doshi/Aurender/J Sikora room at AXPONA simply blew me away. Switching between amazing digital and uber-rich and detailed analog, I kept returning to the room like the sweets table at a Bar Mitzvah. I understand that at $250K the rig was 2x’s mine (Pathos Heritage/Tannoy Kensignton/Innuous MK3/Phoenix USB/NET/Chord HSM/DAVE w/ SJ DC4 ARC6 lpsu. But still the character of the vinyl sound was utterly entrancing.

My question: If I go this route, I’d like to "restock" my collection to some extent by purchasing a reasonably sized vinyl lot, then add selectively over time. Any recommendations as to lot purchasing? ("Don’t do it!" is an acceptable recommendation.)

TIA

 

 
 
 

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ghdprentice
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I would not do it. If you put the money into your digital end you can achieve the same or better level of sound quality as you would going back into vinyl.

 

I have a digital and analog end with equaly sound quality and character. They have been that way for a few years. You can see my systems under my ID. This can be achieved at different price points. I am in the middle range where parity can be achieved at roughly the same cost.  if lower or higher some addition investment can  be needed in digital to reach the level of vinyl. Looks like you have sufficient funds to get there possibly exceed analog.

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