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07-13-06
Personally i think you should not look at this in a piecemea ... Kurt_tank
07-13-06
For an informed (if opinionated) view of your situation, try ... Musicslug
07-13-06
The largest cost for either format is not in equipment, but ... Onhwy61
07-13-06
I agree with the others when they wonder if you already own ... Tarsando
07-13-06
A record doctor cleaning kit, a decca brush and a zerostat s ... Jalanc42069
07-13-06
I disagree on the software concerns--vinyl is very abundant ... Dirtyragamuffin
07-13-06
I am not sure if you are aware that you cannot play vinyl di ... Sidssp
07-13-06
Agree one thousand percent with onhwy61. pawlowski, are you ... Zaikesman
07-13-06
Yeah, i can't imagine being without both cdp and vinyl. ther ... Dan_ed
07-14-06
No! period end of story! i was extremely hesistant to go ana ... Mechans
07-14-06
Are you getting rid of your cdp because you think--and heard ... Justubes
07-14-06: Pawlowski6132
First of all, thank you everybody for all your thoughtful responses.
However, I have to admint that I'm surprised by the prevailing opinion that perhaps I should NOT sell my CDP in favor of a turntable system - unless I already had a large record collection. Truth be told, I don't have a large record collection at all (<30?). But, when I bought my first CD player (many years ago) I didn't have many CDs either. Actually, right now, I still don't. I just sold a bunch. I only listen to a handful of CDs anyway since, in my opinion, most new music is awful but, that's fodder for another thread. I really remember growing up listening to my old man's records and still can't find many of the them re-issued on CD yet. If you're wondering; mostly Jazz with a generous helping of any genre where musicians are stand outs. I like lots of Jazz from the 70's too. Anywho...
In all honesty, looking for good sound and enjoying my music represents only half of my needs: I really love the sensual side of this hobby. Although I'm the furthest thing from an electrical engineer (I wish I knew more from that perspective) but, like to be hands on with my gear. 1) I love to try new things. Even though, I've settled on the majority of my system for now (ICs, power cords, amp, loads, etc.) I still love to be hands on. I have a nice collection of tubes for my amp and CDP and love to roll 'em trying out different permutations all the time. I think I'd enjoy working with my turntable tuning it, trying different cartridges, arms, etc. I don't think I'd be happy just having a solid state system that just sits there being enjoyed. 2) And this part is REALLY shallow, but, I enjoy being part of a select community. I like to meet friends here and other places that have the same unique (oxymoron?) experiences that I do. It almost feels like being part of an exclusive club. 3) Finally, I just want to try it. I'm on my third system in two years and I'm just having a blast.
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07-14-06
Oh, and justubes, yes, i've heard lots of people say that, i ... Pawlowski6132
07-15-06
Pawlowski612, thanks for providing more info on where you'r ... Dougdeacon
07-15-06
I got back into analog a few months ago on a lark after buyi ... Maineiac
07-15-06
You sound like a collector rather than a user. imho go for i ... Shadorne
07-15-06
Thanks pawlowski for answering my question. i admit i can't ... Zaikesman
07-15-06
Thanx zaikesman for what i think sounds like a left-handed w ... Pawlowski6132
07-15-06
Back-handed. i have nothing against my left-handed brothers ... Zaikesman
07-17-06
Don't get rid of the cdp. go the 500-1000 dollar complete t ... Johnnyb1
07-17-06
Hi paw - the 303/300 is a very good cdp, particularly if you ... Jwpstayman
07-17-06
It all depends on what is important to you. if absence of su ... Eldartford
07-17-06
Eldee: i take it you mean "never been to nirvana". ... Zaikesman
07-17-06
Zaikesman...i used to think my lp equipment was ok until i g ... Eldartford
07-18-06
E: i think choice of program material also has something to ... Zaikesman
07-18-06
Zaikesman...you are correct in that program material which i ... Eldartford
07-20-06
Dear pawlowski6132 : i think that kurt_tank put everything i ... Rauliruegas
07-21-06
Run both worlds.... you gotta keep a cdp no doubt, sometimes ... Undertow
07-21-06
If you're into the sensual part of the hobby, then there's n ... Ptmconsulting
07-21-06
Will i think an input from the digital camp is in order. ar ... Artizen65
07-25-06
I have been reading this tread with great interest. i too a ... Billt1
07-25-06
Billt1, in one sense there is no reason to "worry" ... Dougdeacon
07-25-06
Don't do it bill! don't listen to the siren's song! contact ... Dan_ed
07-25-06
I agree with doug in that the worry should be minimal. if a ... Maineiac
07-25-06
This thread has kind of turned into the first and only threa ... Dicobrazil
07-26-06
Excellent advice from maineiac re: buying used. audiogon and ... Dougdeacon
07-26-06
Great advice from all, thank you. i do buy allot of used gea ... Billt1
07-26-06
Whatever else you do - bribe doug to set your table up Ndoshi
07-26-06
Billt1, why didn't you just buy a used cary amp and new (nos ... Pawlowski6132
07-26-06
“billt1, why didn't you just buy a used cary amp and new (n ... Billt1
07-26-06
The one aspect that i discovered about vinyl which was total ... Maineiac
07-31-06
I was in this boat a year or so ago, though i was not intere ... Zanth
07-31-06
Hey zanth, thanx. that's a pretty encouraging thread! and, i ... Pawlowski6132
07-31-06
very well put, i'd say. that's my viewpoint, although i st ... Psychicanimal
08-01-06
Maineiac: after that last post, i will now regard everything ... Zaikesman
08-01-06
Hey, it could happen. my cats lick the records clean for me. ... Dougdeacon
08-01-06
Maineiac must live in stepford Jaybo
08-15-06
Ok. sold the cdp. the clearaudio champ ii is on the way! nex ... Pawlowski6132
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