I am one of those that is glad there was the invention of the CD.
I purchased my first player in '86 I believe, a Sony CPD-45 and I believe my first disc was ZZ-Top, Afterburner.
We all have our likes, dislikes, interests and disinterests, LP's are not for me. As I kid, I grew up using records and LP's, when you didn't realize you should take care of them, but I cringe at the thought if I had to use LP's today.
Don't misunderstand me, I don't doubt their performance potential, it's just not for me.
As for cost as mentioned above, I would "think" a cheaper CD player would sound better than a cheaper phono.
I purchased my first player in '86 I believe, a Sony CPD-45 and I believe my first disc was ZZ-Top, Afterburner.
We all have our likes, dislikes, interests and disinterests, LP's are not for me. As I kid, I grew up using records and LP's, when you didn't realize you should take care of them, but I cringe at the thought if I had to use LP's today.
Don't misunderstand me, I don't doubt their performance potential, it's just not for me.
As for cost as mentioned above, I would "think" a cheaper CD player would sound better than a cheaper phono.