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SACD vs Analog

Hi guys,
Need your helps.
I have SACD based system (EMM Labs SACD player + KR Audio) and I am very happy with with my system except of limited SACD catalog specially in jazz and blues. I am considering buying analog source. I have two questions :
1. Is analog source is comparable with SACD level of reproduction with budget of up to $4K total?
2. What analog source setup can you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Alex
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gregm
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To match the ease of use of your EMT
IMO, a well restored EMT (938) from one of the EMT engineers would be a great start.
This is truly an excellent idea.The whole thing is as near plug & play as one can get.
Re, new TT, the above are all good choices as are the TT&arm packages from Clearaudio.
But the big EMT have the phono equalizer as well.

I would agree that all of the above TT combos will outperform the sacd.
And, to state the obvious: check that the noises inherent in analogue reproduction are acceptable to you.
As a side issue, I have very few pops in very many of my records.
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