Here's an article regarding children around hi-fi gear that might be interesting for you:
http://www.generubinaudio.com/articls.html#parenting
That aside, don't be afraid to try vinyl out, but as others are saying, to be aware of the time commitment--vinyl isn't as convenient as CD/SA/DVD/Whatsits, not by a long shot...but vinyl can be a very rewarding way to play back music as long as you accept the extra duty it requires.
IMO, with dilligent shopping you can find great equipment at low cost, and as far as vinyl, I have little trouble finding new LPs right in the middle of hell--OOPS I mean Wisconsin. ;) In fact, a vast majority of my collection is new vinyl, though I do have some old "used vinyl joint" ones. I bring extra money any time I travel to a major city for those "great finds" in record shops, and otherwise, I've built a good collection on what's available locally, and have only ordered a few LPs through the internet. I do disagree with whomever said a good 180-200g costs over $50--I have several excellent sounding 180gs that were well under $30, and 200g for under 50. Some of my favorite LPs cost less than $10! It doesn't have to be expensive if you don't want.
http://www.generubinaudio.com/articls.html#parenting
That aside, don't be afraid to try vinyl out, but as others are saying, to be aware of the time commitment--vinyl isn't as convenient as CD/SA/DVD/Whatsits, not by a long shot...but vinyl can be a very rewarding way to play back music as long as you accept the extra duty it requires.
IMO, with dilligent shopping you can find great equipment at low cost, and as far as vinyl, I have little trouble finding new LPs right in the middle of hell--OOPS I mean Wisconsin. ;) In fact, a vast majority of my collection is new vinyl, though I do have some old "used vinyl joint" ones. I bring extra money any time I travel to a major city for those "great finds" in record shops, and otherwise, I've built a good collection on what's available locally, and have only ordered a few LPs through the internet. I do disagree with whomever said a good 180-200g costs over $50--I have several excellent sounding 180gs that were well under $30, and 200g for under 50. Some of my favorite LPs cost less than $10! It doesn't have to be expensive if you don't want.