A $4K VPI TNT Junior/SME 309 may not be the cheapest analog setup but the $20K Linn CD12 can't keep up with it. The only difficulty with vinyl is that it is VERY dependent on the pressing, but in most circumstances a decent pressing vs. the CD version is no contest in the LPs favor. I imagine the least you would be able to spend to beat the best digital is around $2000 for table/arm/cartrige. Look to the Basis 1400, Clearaudio Solution, Kuzma Stabi, etc.
Cheapest Analogue Setup to Conquer Best Digital
Hi, everyone,
although I think I have a decent digital system, I have never heard a modern analogue front end before.
Recently, I have developed an interest in the classical genre, both power and small ensemble. For classical music, obviously, plenty of LP's are available.
Given the universal (make that UNIVERSE-ALL) concensus that an analoque front end sounds better than a digital source of similar budget, I have a question:
What is the minimum amount of money one must spend on an analogue front end to conquer the BEST digital money can buy, be it redbook CD, HDCD, 24/192, or SACD?
Thank you,
David
although I think I have a decent digital system, I have never heard a modern analogue front end before.
Recently, I have developed an interest in the classical genre, both power and small ensemble. For classical music, obviously, plenty of LP's are available.
Given the universal (make that UNIVERSE-ALL) concensus that an analoque front end sounds better than a digital source of similar budget, I have a question:
What is the minimum amount of money one must spend on an analogue front end to conquer the BEST digital money can buy, be it redbook CD, HDCD, 24/192, or SACD?
Thank you,
David