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Have you asked yourself this question?

Lately I have thought about selling my entire analog set-up:  Turntable, phono preamp, and vinyl collection.  It's a good system, but my digital system sounds good enough that I don't listen to the analog system any more.

For purposes of illustrating my dilemma, my system is as follows:

Analog system:  Linn Sondek LP12, upgraded with Lingo II power supply, Karousel bearing, and trampolin suspension.  Loci Psionic Tonearm with practically new Clearaudio Maestro cartridge.  PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp.  Plus, about 450 records, mostly popular stuff from the late 60s, 70s and 80s.

Digital System:  Metrum Acoustics Streamer (Roon endpoint) plus Metrum Onyx DAC.

Just curious if any of you have thought about selling your entire analog rig, because you don't listen to it.  What did you finally decide? Interested in your experiences.

hifinut51
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fbgbill
329 posts
 

I am about to turn 75 and got back into analog about 4 years ago. I had sold my vinyl collection back in the early 90's. I thought cds were the answer. For 30 years my cd collection sat in boxes and I decided to play them again. I really do not like most of the modern music so I ventured back into vinyl. It has been a fun journey collecting what I really like to hear. I have a very nice analog setup.

aewarren
785 posts
 

You should seriously consider selling your digital rig.

grinnell
1,187 posts
 

There is music i just cant find on digital ( steaming or cd), mostly blues.  Although i dont listen as much i still like to pull out an LP and spin

boxcarman
582 posts
 

Whenever anyone takes a look at my setup [Thorens] they aske to hear some vinyl and I am happy for the interest.  I stream 90% of the time, but I do enjoy the old-fashioned stuff too.

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mahgister
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I forgot to say out of the convenience factor , there is no romanticizing the material format for me at all ... I was moved or not by the music not by the front cover of a vinyl ....😊

Twenty minutes anticipating the end of a LP side and feeling in the obligation to disturb my meditation by the idea that i have only 5 minute left at most eyes closed was too much for me ... The annoying clicking noise too was much ...

Just saying that i feel the past  misery ...😊

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