Viridian - analog rigs seem to be a wee-bit tweeky to set up correctly but the sound is for the most part, exactly what I always hoped digital could be. And it was easy to get to that level vs. spending 10's of thousands on digital + associated cables and stuff. Analog is so good that I haven't listened to a single CD since I got my TT.
However, as much as I like the TT and vinyl, I am leaning toward using my digital system for classical. I am a bit frustrated with the quality of classical recordings (at least those that I've listened to on vinyl, they just don't seem to be as fulfilling). The crackle/pop at lower levels is very, very distracting for this genre - not to mention the "short" play time of a single side of an LP.
As I am finding out, it seems that many newer LPs from the late 80's through current were recorded digitally. The advantages of an analog version of a digital recording are debatable. Also during this time period, it seems the vinyl was a bit "rough-cut" and cheezy. So this may be a time period where I prefer digital as well.
Pre 80's music (all the way back), and some early 80's analog recordings are outrageously good sounding. So for this era, I will certainly use my analog rig.
However, as much as I like the TT and vinyl, I am leaning toward using my digital system for classical. I am a bit frustrated with the quality of classical recordings (at least those that I've listened to on vinyl, they just don't seem to be as fulfilling). The crackle/pop at lower levels is very, very distracting for this genre - not to mention the "short" play time of a single side of an LP.
As I am finding out, it seems that many newer LPs from the late 80's through current were recorded digitally. The advantages of an analog version of a digital recording are debatable. Also during this time period, it seems the vinyl was a bit "rough-cut" and cheezy. So this may be a time period where I prefer digital as well.
Pre 80's music (all the way back), and some early 80's analog recordings are outrageously good sounding. So for this era, I will certainly use my analog rig.