You might consider reading a "review" I posted a couple of weeks ago involving my experience with making a Scout turntable sound as good as I'll ever need for an analog source. Affordable alternatives to VPI's pricey upgrades, with a very pleasing result that just sounds like music to me. I can't seem to provide a link to it, but go to my profile, check forum threads, or look at my Virtual System, and you'll see what I've done. It's all I need, but everyone's needs are different. Making analog sound this good is not a given, but if you enjoy the chase, you will love analog's hands-on involvement, as what you hear is directly related to how much effort and knowledge you have gained in the process. Enjoy!
Digital to analog switch
I am considering switching to analog after many years of digital. I am wondering how much I need to spend on an analog set up (used) to match a Wadia 581 SE run direct to my amps. In other words I want to just play vinyl and need either a phono amp with volume or two pre-amps. The Wadia is worth about 6k. Thanks guys.