Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it.

Hi Greg,

Both my 67 Firebird and I agree that vinyl is worth it, and you simply don't have to spend 3K on a cartridge to make it so. Lots of contenders in the $500-$1000 price range that will make you very happy.

Having said that, digital gear has also gotten to the point where it is very satifying. My take is that there is no need to do vinyl unless you already have the software sitting around, or it's one of those things you have to try "because it's there". In my case I had over 1000 LPs already sitting around.

Hi Greg,

Yes I did just upgrade my cartridge, but what of it? I have always had a vinyl rig, starting with a Rega P2 and eventually moving to my SME. But even if I couldn't swing the SME, I would still have a turntable of some sort. In some ways there has never been a better time to get into vinyl - there are lots of very good and not very expensive turntable/arm/cartridge combos that play music very well.

At the end of the day, if you have the software, or want to give a shot "just because" then I think it's a worthwhile endeavor. And you can buy a satisfying vinyl rig for under 2K, if you shop carefully.