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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Showing 1 response by jtimothya

Some people turn away from vinyl because they cannot abide clicks, pops, and surface noise. This does not have to be, but there is no free lunch. From new records to used, media care is a necessary condition of long term vinyl enjoyment. It's not really an option.

At the start, my suggestion is to include a record cleaning machine (manual or vacuum) and cleaning fluids (eg. AIVS) in your budget. If you are disinclined to clean each record (including new ones) at least once and/or the budget does not allow, then vinyl could turn into a disappointment.

If you're okay with the media fussiness and willing to tolerate a certain amount of newtonian level mechanical tinkering then "Living la Vida Vinyl" can be an Audio Joy like no other.