Analog newby question

Listen, i just did what you are looking to do. By the looks of your system i think you are looking for some quality sound since your components are of high quality. To me, i think analog done right is no comparision for a true audiophill. Analog can be sooo-involving something my great sounding digital system was just not conveying properly to these 50yr old seasoned ears for music. I recommend starting off with a better analog set up than suggested. It's not really that hard to setup for a anyone willing to put time into good sound and having good common sense. I would find a good knowledable local dealer who KNOWS analog and get educated and see what is available. It's your ears and taste. Go for it. Analog just does music properly. If you keep thinking about your equipment when listening to CD, than you need a good decent analog setup and forget about the equipment and be amazed at how good your system really is. Don't forget the treatment, very important if needed. Lp is good. Just keep reading and searching. Get the best you can afford and enjoy beautiful music. Let me tell you, the bass just pounds my chest and sounds so natural. Brass sounds like brass. Strings are strings like they use to be. Oh boy, the guitar, so proper. I'm using a BAT vk-p5 tubed phono stage with Telefunken nos and Siemen nos tubes and a 1986 Sota Star with some upgrades and pump/ps and a cheap Dynavecter High output MC and arm i never heard of (AT 1100, anyone?) to start off. I haven't played a CD since and my LP collection is growing like warp speed compared to buying CD. I don't think about the equipment anymore. The only thing is having to get up every 20min or so to change albums or sides. Good-luck