No DJ table, or direct drive table will match an “audiophile”turntable designed in the post mass market vinyl era. I would consider the Clearaudio Concept the most affordable destination turntable. The closest thing to a Concept under $1k, would be a Project X1.
This will sound more natural than digital in some ways. Pretty much anyone can hear the difference and is drawn to vinyl IF they are not focused on low level noise, pops, etc.
The above turntables are quieter than you would expect.
i get to listen to the best DAC in the world - the DCS Vivaldi, anytime I want at work. Even that can’t quite match a good vinyl rig for naturalness - your brain misses the 80% of timing info that digital throws away.
This will sound more natural than digital in some ways. Pretty much anyone can hear the difference and is drawn to vinyl IF they are not focused on low level noise, pops, etc.
The above turntables are quieter than you would expect.
i get to listen to the best DAC in the world - the DCS Vivaldi, anytime I want at work. Even that can’t quite match a good vinyl rig for naturalness - your brain misses the 80% of timing info that digital throws away.