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Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?

I’m looking into getting a second source as I don’t want to be tied down to internet and a streaming service as my only source.  Will a $700 turntable and inexpensive phono preamp out perform a Cambridge CXC transport / Schiit Gungir Multibit?  
The Schiit Sol / mani preamp look enticing but I know nothing about turntables.

I used to dj and always used technics Sl1200’s and really liked them.  I can pick up a nice SL1200 mk3 used for $600...

I figure that before I start spending hundreds, possibly thousands, on cd’s or vinyl, I should be sure which format I want!

Thanks for any advice / input regarding this 😁

Best Regards,
Bruce
b_limo

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sdrsdrsdr
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@cakyol     

Not true if you listen to vintage vinyl or reissues kept in analog,  or the modern audiophile recordings done on tape. This does narrow down the listening options but many of us choose these recordings almost exclusively.
sdrsdrsdr
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Just listen to some vinyl systems and some digital systems. Some people don’t care that much. If you do prefer the vinyl set up and are willing the extra effort than it’s a good choice. Asking us is quite irrelevant. For me vinyl is a no brainer. For others they feel their digital is good enough. So it’s obviously a better choice for them. 
As far as the comments “the best digital is compatible to the best analog. Who cares, I’d care more about enjoying all my music collection. And this is accomplished more with analog for myself. And I accept other find different. 
sdrsdrsdr
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@roberjerman     

Good to hear there’s other audiophile/guitar collectors. Pre CBS Fender and same era Gibson too?

Steve.
sdrsdrsdr
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@dutchydog 

Yes Miller carbon might bore you but just scan past. It’s more bothersome to listen to people be rude about someone else’s post. There’s better ways to make a comment.  I miss the old days when people were more respectful to each other. 
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