+2 @cleeds.
There is a 15dB difference between analog vs digital on my Accuphase Integrated which has a internal phono. I’ve gotten used to it when I am switching inputs. I know it’s a PITA :-)
@reubent made an excellent point as well. Keep in mind if you go with higher gain phono stage, you’re also going to increase ‘noise’ with low output cart unless you switch to higher output cart. Even then I doubt you will have exact level match between the two formats.
With your idea of ADC, you are now relying on two separate conversions of a already sensitive signal that’s prone to noise and distortion. I can’t even imagine what’s that going to sound like after the two conversions.....I hate to say it but you might as well give up on Vinyl and stick with digital...lol!
My suggestion would be to keep the analog signal path short n sweet! May be invest in a high quality integrated with internal phono stage like Luxman or Accuphase and use a Node 2i with external DAC for your digital.
What do you listen to more, analog or digital?
There is a 15dB difference between analog vs digital on my Accuphase Integrated which has a internal phono. I’ve gotten used to it when I am switching inputs. I know it’s a PITA :-)
@reubent made an excellent point as well. Keep in mind if you go with higher gain phono stage, you’re also going to increase ‘noise’ with low output cart unless you switch to higher output cart. Even then I doubt you will have exact level match between the two formats.
With your idea of ADC, you are now relying on two separate conversions of a already sensitive signal that’s prone to noise and distortion. I can’t even imagine what’s that going to sound like after the two conversions.....I hate to say it but you might as well give up on Vinyl and stick with digital...lol!
My suggestion would be to keep the analog signal path short n sweet! May be invest in a high quality integrated with internal phono stage like Luxman or Accuphase and use a Node 2i with external DAC for your digital.
What do you listen to more, analog or digital?