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Back to analog ..was it a mistake???

Like alot in the 1980s I went totally digital.Took my 300+ album collection and boxed them up never thinking I would venture back.My current digital system is about everything I always wanted.Black background,nice sound stage,fast,clean,detailed yet very musical.The speakers disappear and instument seperation is there and in the correct locations.Vocals are superb on all types of music IMO..
From strong suggestions from my bro I decided to try the analog approach again even though the analog systems Ive heard recently never came close to my setup.I bought a mid 1980s Linn lp12 and did some upgrades to it..Mose/Hercules2,new Akito2 arm,belt,oil,Denon DL160,cables..had it setup correctly.Bought a new Musical Surroundings Phono.Spent days cleaning records.What I have in sound is nothing short of a big dissapointment for the time and money spent.Forgetting the snap,crackle, pop which is very hard to get around the sound stage is nowhere to be found.The speakers no longer disappear,its like taking 10 steps backwards..Yea, I know the Linn isnt the beat all table as well as the phono but something is amiss here.Ive tried a few adjustments and things seem to become a little better but when I do the digital it becomes clear my analog attempt sucks.Am I expecting too much from my new investment back to analog???Is all this analog talk just talk from guys who never had a great digital system??Any positive imput or suggestions is appreciated..Thanks in advance
missioncoonery

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br3098
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I've been reading this post for a while, and I find it a bit amusing. Folks, maybe the OP just doesn't like analog,for whatever his reasons. Get over it and move on.

Maybe the OP's listening preference is for a dead quiet background. Maybe he doesn't know how to or want to spend the time to properly setup an analog rig. Maybe his ear is used to the speed and impact of compressed range music (my wife also prefers digital). For whatever reason this guy is saying that analog just isn't doing it for him.

I say good for Missioncoonery - give the guy a some credit for standing his ground and clearly articulating what his listening preferences are.

I don't understand the missionary zeal of some of you to try and get the OP to repent and see the light as per your own preferences. I found it an interesteing post and it underscores the old adage that "it takes all types".
br3098
660 posts
 
Bluebottle, I don't think that anyone's post or response was meant for you personally. At least mine wasn't.

I agree that the OP's original post asked a question. But it seems that some of the respondants cannot understand, and for some reason are taking very personally, that Missioncoonery just doesn't want, or is happy with, a vinyl playback system. He has received several good suggestions and, apparently, it's just not meeting his needs. Hence my post.
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