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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
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gregm
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My own experience also differs from Pbb's. Adding to the above, I have found that the major (financial) drawback to vinyl playback is the phono stage: IMO a reasonably priced TT set-up (~1,2 k) with a great phono stage performs very well vs. excellent cdps. This includes resolution and TONAL BALANCE, along the musicality and "liquidity".

No reference to "audiophile pressings" here: the LPs I use are chosen on content and I freely admit that they are rarely disc-washed.... (I'm lazy...;-))

As to pricing... Caterham & Sean voice my experience too.
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