Over the last five years I upgraded both analog and digital ends. Finally my digital end jumped about five levels to parody with my great analog end: contemporary near Klimax LP12 (not the phonostage), a custom Silent Running Ohio class isolation platform, Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge, Audio Research Reference 3SE phonostage. My system has never sounded better, digital is at the same level of sound quality. I have 2,000 albums in outstanding condition, many audiophile pressing.
I listen to my turntable maybe once a week. I feel a bit guilty… I want to. But give it up? No, I don’t think I can do that. I have the very first album I bought in the 1960’s. When I use it, it reminders me of the long history I have with vinyl.
My audio guy has instructions to sell my system… and my vinyl collection as a collection when I die. So, I guess, over my dead body.