Have you asked yourself this question?

Lately I have thought about selling my entire analog set-up: Turntable, phono preamp, and vinyl collection. It's a good system, but my digital system sounds good enough that I don't listen to the analog system any more.

For purposes of illustrating my dilemma, my system is as follows:

Analog system: Linn Sondek LP12, upgraded with Lingo II power supply, Karousel bearing, and trampolin suspension. Loci Psionic Tonearm with practically new Clearaudio Maestro cartridge. PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp. Plus, about 450 records, mostly popular stuff from the late 60s, 70s and 80s.

Digital System: Metrum Acoustics Streamer (Roon endpoint) plus Metrum Onyx DAC.

Just curious if any of you have thought about selling your entire analog rig, because you don't listen to it. What did you finally decide? Interested in your experiences.

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socalml528 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 121 posts 11-16-2023 at 03:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't think of it as an either/or; why not both and anything new that comes along (and a hybrid and EV parked next to my inline twin turbo six). As far as succession; my daughter has claimed my rig, vinyl and CDs in their entirety. Also, I'm ok with transitioning between mediums; sometimes one then the other depending on mood or circumstances. And I totally get simplification and streaming stuff. There's much enjoyment in simplicity. So this dilemma is good to have in retirement, something to think about today and solve tomorrow.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,610 posts 11-16-2023 at 03:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes it will come to that some day but i am emotionally invested in my records, yes they and the analog gear are just things, but those things represent tremendously wonderful memories and experiences, hard to let go for that reason
eagledriver_22 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 75 posts 11-16-2023 at 04:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If - you do not use your analog system anymore for good, never, ever again - you will not miss looking at your records (or even the nice looking rig) - you don't want spending time to fiddle with the set up and cartridges - you will not get 'tired' listenting to digital only (who knows that) Then, taking your place, I would most probably sell it. I for myself did sell the analog rig and all vinyl once, when I was 22 and coming back home from a longer trip. I needed 💲😁. I have bought new systems during the past years and in the meantime have collected around 900 records. Today, analog and streaming go together just fine. And I do like the whole procedure which comes with listening to vinyl.
musicfan2349 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 206 posts 11-16-2023 at 04:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As others have said, a lot of my music playing is streaming. It's convenient. However, when I want to sit and really listen, most times I fire up my Linn LP12 Vahalla and enjoy my LPs. Yes, I can also sit and 'really listen' to my digital front end and enjoy it. For instance I fired up Santana's Caravanserai last evening via stream. Why? I wanted to hear the nuances of the multilayered recording without the "hash" of my well worn LP. Heresy, I admit.😁 Then there's other times when I really DO want to hear my Sheffield labs Dave Grusin Discovered again in all it's analog glory... What's my point? I have none really other than listen to what makes you smile. Don't over think it too much. Happy listening.
glennewdick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,514 posts 11-16-2023 at 04:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm in a similar situation. I have what I think is a good digital source now (Chord Dave DAC, Chord Streamer) that is better in so many ways than my vinyl set up. I have not played a record in months. I don't think I've played more then a hand full of records this year. My vinyl set up is no slouch either (Acoustic solid table $6000, Soren tone arm $2500, VDH Cart and others) All going into my Mac C2700 pre-amp MC stage. I have about 3000 records as well. I'm now considering selling off all the analogue as I just don't use it much anymore. Sad as I thought I would be a record guy for life but digital has come so far I just don't care to go through the fuss of good vinyl playback anymore. Record cleaning, storage space, table set up, etc, etc. I just don't see the value in it anymore. I don't get joy from the fiscal side of record playback as many do. I'm also not an avid collector of records for the collection side of it. I just collected because it was the best back in the day, not so much anymore.