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Have you asked yourself this question?

Lately I have thought about selling my entire analog set-up:  Turntable, phono preamp, and vinyl collection.  It's a good system, but my digital system sounds good enough that I don't listen to the analog system any more.

For purposes of illustrating my dilemma, my system is as follows:

Analog system:  Linn Sondek LP12, upgraded with Lingo II power supply, Karousel bearing, and trampolin suspension.  Loci Psionic Tonearm with practically new Clearaudio Maestro cartridge.  PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp.  Plus, about 450 records, mostly popular stuff from the late 60s, 70s and 80s.

Digital System:  Metrum Acoustics Streamer (Roon endpoint) plus Metrum Onyx DAC.

Just curious if any of you have thought about selling your entire analog rig, because you don't listen to it.  What did you finally decide? Interested in your experiences.

hifinut51

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I don't think of it as an either/or; why not both and anything new that comes along  (and a hybrid and EV parked next to my inline twin turbo six).

As far as succession; my daughter has claimed my rig, vinyl and CDs in their entirety. Also, I'm ok with transitioning between mediums; sometimes one then the other depending on mood or circumstances. 

And I totally get simplification and streaming stuff. There's much enjoyment in simplicity.  So this dilemma is good to have in retirement, something to think about today and solve tomorrow.    

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