One pitfall of analog is that some people just cannot sit back and listen to it without constantly thinking about cartridge alignment, record cleaning, VTA, VTF and whatever else can be fooled with. In that case, you're much better off with digital. IMO, if you buy something like a $2000 Music Hall 7.3 with a pre-installed cartridge and a $300 Pro-ject phono preamp, you will be getting a good taste of analog sound. If you don't like it then, I would give it up and not waste 6k. 6k is not a lot to spend on analog, but it's too much money to waste on something you won't like.
Also pick up a few brand new or mint used records because playing old damaged ones won't help your experience any. IMO.
Also pick up a few brand new or mint used records because playing old damaged ones won't help your experience any. IMO.