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Go analog or upgrade digital

I have put my system together with the plan of adding a turntable and an audiophile computer based source eventually. I am about ready to audition turntables and can muster about 5K for an analog setup, have had my eye on the WTL Amadeus. My system components Ayon CD2, Shindo Auriegis MM, Genesis M60 monoblocs, Genesis 7.1c speakers and S4/8 sub.
Some reviews and posts have opined that very good digital AyonCD2 or high end the CD5 compares very well with analog. With my system and budget of 5K for a complete analog set up do you think I will be able to obtain better sound than the CD2? Another option sell the CD2 and the Shindo and purchase an Ayon CD5
and forgo analog. ( I think my head is going to explode)
jazzybs

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jazzybs OP
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Thanks for all the input.
Dev- Reading your perspective has helped lessen the angst about taking the plunge

Dan_ed , Audiofel, One part of this hobby I enjoy is the applied physics that is learned and atttention to detail that can make a difference. Financially I hope that with my budget I can be satisfied for awhile with my setup and upgrade at a slow sane pace.I have dropped a fair amount this year, and would like to control audio induced OCD.
Your points are well taken.

Win I will do that, I have a good desktop system Cain&Cain and checked out some YouTube of Bill Evans and Art Tatum I will try it on the main system also.
jazzybs OP
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The CD-2 does have a digital in and very good DAC. When I listened to the FIM recordings, Getz/Gilberto and Oscar Peterson (We Get Requests) My jaw dropped. If this is what a decent vinyl rig sounds like......
My other well recorded discs sound great and I keep reading how the CD-5 is in a different league........
jazzybs OP
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Audiolui,
That may be a good option. I may buy an Acoustic Sounds reissue. I can probably get an older Linn TT over for an evening and have a listen, a little more information to help make a choice. Although there are so many variables it seems when I read about TT setups.
The difference between the CD-2 and my older Rotel and Onix/Music Hall CDP's
is striking.
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