@Elizabeth, excellent advice. I've used a Technics SL-1600MK2 since the early 80's. I have 1200+ vinyl albums. Earlier this year, I setup my first dedicated listening room and, while I still have the 1600MK2 in my rec room setup, I purchased a 1200G w/ Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge and a Parasound JC3 Jr phono pre amp. I absolutely love the sound.
To take my analog music to another level, I was planning to buy a Herron phono pre amp before years end. I have a Herron pre-amp, Innous MK2 media player, Audio Mirrror Tubadour III SE DAC, NAD M22 v2 power amp, and Tannoy DC8 ti speakers. I can honestly say, my digital music sounds every bit as good as my analog setup - to my ears. Many of my friends think it sounds better.
I'm 71. Getting up and down to play vinyl isn't a chore, but lately, I spend much more time just relaxing and streaming Tidal or playing ripped CDs. I considered selling my new analog gear and using the proceeds to buy a really good tube stereo power amp or some mono block amps. I don't play vinyl enough anymore to justify the money I've spend on my new analog gear, but, at least for now, I just can't bring myself to sell it.
Time will tell :-)
To take my analog music to another level, I was planning to buy a Herron phono pre amp before years end. I have a Herron pre-amp, Innous MK2 media player, Audio Mirrror Tubadour III SE DAC, NAD M22 v2 power amp, and Tannoy DC8 ti speakers. I can honestly say, my digital music sounds every bit as good as my analog setup - to my ears. Many of my friends think it sounds better.
I'm 71. Getting up and down to play vinyl isn't a chore, but lately, I spend much more time just relaxing and streaming Tidal or playing ripped CDs. I considered selling my new analog gear and using the proceeds to buy a really good tube stereo power amp or some mono block amps. I don't play vinyl enough anymore to justify the money I've spend on my new analog gear, but, at least for now, I just can't bring myself to sell it.
Time will tell :-)