In the late 80's when CD's came out, I very happily ditched all my LP's, TT and support geegaws and replaced all my LP's with them. Now, 30 some years later, I decided to get another TT, and some LP's. I'm still scratching my head as to why. They are still a pain in the ass to fool with, and really don't supply sound that is any better then modern tech. It's purely a nostalgia thing, like having a Princess Phone and a land line. At 70 years of age, I have also recently decided that I am done trying to "one up" myself with my HiFi system. I have a great sounding system. the best I have ever had. I have the financial ability to pursue an even better system, but I see no reason to continue down this never ending path. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel. You just have to reach a point where you can acknowledge that you have reached it.
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
This post is sure to elicit many opinions. Everyone knows that a good audio system is a series of building blocks. Amps, speakers, cables, etc. To find the weakest block in any system can be a challenge to make a particular system sound as good as possible given the funds on hand. Almost anything can be improved upon. But, where does it end? There seems to be a point that an audio system, thru improvements, is about as good as it will sound. At least to the owner.
No end to opinions about analog sound. Tables, carts, cables, amps, setup, and others. With all the renewed interest in vinyl, many are looking to optimize their current setup and others are content with what they have. Congrats to those. Other than looking at this as just a hobby, at what point does one just say...that's all my system is capable?
I say this because in the audio world there is almost no limit as to how much money can be spent on equipment. If you fit into that category, I am envious. "Oh..Look at what this costs". But, as far as sound goes, is there really any tremendous benefit to spending mega dollars on equipment? I single out turntables because it's one of pieces that can demand those big dollars. One who can afford expensive tables probably has the funds for other expensive components.
Look at this table. For $650k I wonder if it sounds many times better than the one I have.....
http://www.dj-rooms.com/avdesignhaus-dereneville-vpm2010/
No end to opinions about analog sound. Tables, carts, cables, amps, setup, and others. With all the renewed interest in vinyl, many are looking to optimize their current setup and others are content with what they have. Congrats to those. Other than looking at this as just a hobby, at what point does one just say...that's all my system is capable?
I say this because in the audio world there is almost no limit as to how much money can be spent on equipment. If you fit into that category, I am envious. "Oh..Look at what this costs". But, as far as sound goes, is there really any tremendous benefit to spending mega dollars on equipment? I single out turntables because it's one of pieces that can demand those big dollars. One who can afford expensive tables probably has the funds for other expensive components.
Look at this table. For $650k I wonder if it sounds many times better than the one I have.....
http://www.dj-rooms.com/avdesignhaus-dereneville-vpm2010/