SACD vs Analog


Hi guys,
Need your helps.
I have SACD based system (EMM Labs SACD player + KR Audio) and I am very happy with with my system except of limited SACD catalog specially in jazz and blues. I am considering buying analog source. I have two questions :
1. Is analog source is comparable with SACD level of reproduction with budget of up to $4K total?
2. What analog source setup can you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Alex
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Showing 1 response by jfrech

Well, I might be on a slightly different path. I think SACD does have some virtues above vinyl...namely quietness (especially important on some classical), can also be great at bass impact, timing etc....you have a first rate SACD set up also ( I am using dCS Scarlatti)

4K can get you a nice vinyl system. You'll get great exposure to what vinyl can offer like the warmth, dementionality, the timbre. Plus frankly I just enjoy it. I also tend to listen to SACD's for classical and vinyl for jazz and blues. Part of this is to software available...part..just what I like better...

I think you need to spend a little more. What phono stage are you using or do you need to include this also in the 4k? Also do you use a line stage today?

You can get a nice table, arm and cartridge for about 4k (the vpi's/rega's above are certainly good choices) - the phono stage is a critical element..sorry for more questions than answers