Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig?

@lewm, "Is this to fix your goofy foot?", priceless!

Yes, lewm, the limitations of my cartridge, lp's and tonearm leaves analogue at a great disadvantage. It makes since however to prefer my digital set up to my analogue set up given the inequity between the two.
The surgery isn't life threatening but it would help me breath easier while I'm sleeping. My insurance will only cover a part of the procedure hence the need for an additional $1,000.00.

"Will I regret this afterwords?"

It depends how successful the surgery is.

Is this to fix your goofy foot?
Sorry, could not resist, and I do hope the surgery you require has nothing to do with any life threatening situation. If the condition IS life threatening, you don't need our advice.  You need to move forward.Your LP collection is downgraded in value for being all mono LPs, unless you own some of the most sought after mono LPs, e.g., the Beatles on Parlaphone, or something of that ilk.  You might consult a reference, like Goldmines, to determine what you can get for the LPs.  Otherwise, I would guess $2 to $5 per LP, if you can find someone who wants mono. The cartridge likewise is worth very little, and the turntable/tonearm is worth several hundred dollars at most.  By far the most valuable item in your vinyl ensemble is the phono stage.  Figure 60% of its retail cost.
Finally, I hope you do recognize the lack of logic in saying you prefer your digital source to your analog source, when all your analog listening is in mono. And your mono cartridge is very.... basic.

You already know the answer.

sell the analog rig

I would put off that ingrown nose hair procedure for a while and keep enjoying the music!

  So let me get this straight, you are saving up for surgery to have your anatomical structure removed to sell on consignment at a gallery?                     

In the US, most medical procedures are over $3000.00. 

To All,
I need to clarify that the only cartridge being used with this table is the AT mono. I do not own one stereo record nor any type of stereo cartridge. So that is special in some ways but also limiting. A possible alternative is to finish the anatomical sculpture I’ve been working on, get it to my contracted gallery and see if they sell it. But as you might imagine, the chance of this happening is precarious.
I’d rather keep my vinyl equipment than sell it so I still need to do some soul searching on this topic.

"I could put the money towards a surgical procedure that I’ve been putting off. Will I regret this afterwords?"

It must be a very low priority  condition. I put my physical well being ahead of any audio equipment. 

It does not make sense to me to ask for opinions on a hifi forum regarding this.  Nothing is more important than your health.

What Elliotbejr said ++++

Like Mijostyn, I am wondering what procedure could be paid for by selling 200 LPs and your equipment. I also wonder why you’re asking us what to do. Do what you want and need. Good luck.

Big big mistake vinyl will always be great.Why would you give up another source for great music plus you will not get big bucks for your used TT and records.

Let's say you get lucky and get $3,000. total. That's a lot, and it ain't a lot.

Let's go back to your setup? You mention Mono LP and Stereo Streaming. You mention a TT with a single tonearm with a Mono Cartridge. 

A removable headshell I presume, with Stereo Cartridge mounted, ready to switch with the Mono headshell.

I did that for a while, however, it is a formula for pretty good, but not great. Each headshell switch involves changing MANY critical settings: and for Vinyl to sound superior, they ALL need to be very carefully correct. This presumes some tools and acquired skills, and time/listening/refinement, far from easy, far from quick.

That led me to two tonearms, Stereo Arm/Cartridge very carefully set; Mono Arm/Cartridge also refined setting. Now, switch Stereo/Mono LP's in seconds during a listening session. 

Eventually, I realized, I could squeeze in a 3rd arm, for MM, to avoid wear to MC non-replaceable stylus for 'keepers' that are not so well engineered, the band's songs were great, but their musicianship not too special. 

So, what to do? I say, keep what you have, refine your skills and very carefully setup for your Stereo Cartridge, compare that to your Streaming.

btw, what Stereo Cartridge are you using? MM or MC? Stylus perhaps worn?

@goofyfoot , It won't pay for any surgical procedure I know of, not even a vasectomy. Sure, Vinyl is a PITA. Sell it all and clean up your space. I traded in all 2000 CDs........for records.

It’s a good time to sell anything vinyl related, the market is high.  

Sell the rig if you have to but keep the records.

The LP is an Art Form! Why would you want to be without access to such wonderful experiences? There is magic in those grooves!

Recovery first in order, regrets afterwards.

G

Thanks to all so far. I might wait to see how much I’ll have to pay out of pocket for surgery before I post for sale.

@goofyfoot 

Your health comes first, you can always buy analog rig again. As far what to ask for your equipment, here is the selling history for your reference, 

https://www.hifishark.com/model/asr-mini-basis

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Thorens+TD+145

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Audio+Technica+33+mono+anniversary+cartridge.

You can list your equipment here or on US Audio Mart (free to list once you sign up). 

I have a Vinyl Set Up that is extremely satisfying to myself.
Vinyl is my Adult Life Long Interest.

I have a CDT and DAC as a Set Up,  this is also extremely satisfying to myself.
I have only used CD for approx' Five Years.
  
I don't Compare either for their performances anymore, there is no longer a winner in my mind.
Either when I had carried out comparisons, were totally capable of producing a enjoyable experience, especially if one medium was allowed to have a extended playtime and not under A/B Comparison.

There are Two Sources each capable of allowing for a very satisfying playback experience.
I have an itch to see how a Computer / Streamer can perform, but don't feel the urgency to create the experience.

I feel very confident a DAC and Transport will allow you to keep on enjoying your musical encounters. 

Well, if your medical procedure means you have to choose between your vinyl rig and the health issue, I think that is no question at all. Sounds like you have a decent rig. Keep it. Enjoy it when you get the whim, you will at some point. Then get the procedure out of the way.

Thanks Russ,
My digital rig is so much better sounding than my vinyl. Better soundstage, outstanding separation and position of instruments, tight and musical bass, rolled off high ends, rich midrange, superior detail and all while sounding analogue. As far as selling my vinyl rig, this will be the first time selling audio equipment. The phono amp I could post somewhere online. The Thorens is a different matter because of the shipping concerns. Then there’s the issue of pricing.

The playing length and dead silence of a CD, is an important factor for my music enjoyment. Sell you rig and get your medical stuff taken care of. 

millercarbon, very funny. Of course, eventually I’ll be able to buy a better vinyl setup than what I have now but that will be a little while. Yes, you’re most likely right but I still think that vinyl is overrated.

If you sell the turntable you will be able to fund the operation to remove the brain tumor that has destroyed your hearing and judgment. But then if you make a full recovery, normal brain function returns, will you regret having sold the analog? Of course you will. But to understand this you must first sell it. Man, I don't know. This is a tough one.