You have the same table I have. The Carbon Debut, wasn't happy with the setup. Tried cleaning the records with a cheap cleaner, under $100. Was tired of all the static and pops. Upgraded to a VPI classic 2 with a Ortofon Quintet Black $3800. Was not happy with the sound thru an old NAD stereo receiver. Upgraded to a Parasound Pre and Jolida Phono preamp. Have not changed a thing except for speakers, but that is a different subject. The reason I went with VPI is the classic is built like a tank, not much to go wrong with it. Wait for an online closeout or buy used. Enjoy your 25 albums and stream new music to find something you like, then buy it on Vinyl. Buy Mo-Fi albums and return the ones that sound bad. Invest in a new cleaning machine and your set, til you want to upgrade something. Enjoy, life is too short.
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
Should I pursue analog? Invest maybe 3 or 4 grand in a table and start buying records? Some stuff sounds really good on Vinyl but it's an expensive endeavor and NEW records aren't cheap. Plus thos pops and noise and a lot of setup required. Love the vintage aspect of it. Some records sound truly amazing on a really good table and cartridge. Take the plunge? Or buy a better DAC and dont look back!!! Lol.