I have a high end analog end… Linn LP12 (near Klimax), Audio Research Reference 3SE phono stage, Koetsu Signature cartridge, Silent Running Isolation Platform (see my system under ID) ($45K). Each month I get excited to pull out one of my 2,000 virtually all pristine albums. I clean the surface, the stylist and sit down only to hear the great sound quality. It sounds great… just to verify it sound better than my digital end I switch to the streaming version of the album, it sounds great… usually the same, occasionally better. Hence, my play a vinyl album a day has gone to once a week and then once a month.
So, if you are really looking to enjoy the nostalgia of the vinyl days… I would look into VPI, or Linn. The great value in addition to sound quality is the same table can be incrementally upgraded to the very highest level. Rega is also a safe bet… although I have never been a fan. I have owned VPI, Linn, Rega, and a number of not as high end turntables. Or of course you could spend the $5K improving your digital end.