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

Sorry I didnt get back with any updated info or additional thoughts until now..I work and im not on this site 24/7.Didnt know it was required to post.
I had my table set up correctly and Ive checked it a couple times myself with the tools I have at hand.The new Akito2 arm was recommended to my by a Linn dealer and I was told its better than the older Ittok.The Denon was also suggested by the dealer as a good choice for that arm in the price range I could afford(it does sound better than the MM I had on it ).The phono was set according to a phone call to the company and Ive tried a couple different settings.The albums I have are not all goobered,and yes I did clean them by hand but used the Aivs(think thats right) system which was recommeded to me.Ive tried a couple different sets of cables, MIT and Cardas from the phono to my Jadis preamp..The Linn sets on a wall mount atop a 4" Mapleshade platform.Ive tried it without the maple with no sonic difference..Long to short ,Ive done and spent what I can afford to do,my budget isnt 10 grand for a TT setup and even if I had it I wouldnt spend that..My thoughts are after listening again last night.It sound OK but again to the digital side there is no comparison.Maybe my expectations were just set too high and I was expecting it to blow away my digital setup which isnt happening .Yep its fun to hear the music I cherished back in the days of youth and somewhat fun to tinker,maybe thats the allure.I can deal with that but I was really wanting more for the time and investment made..make any sense???

To the response above..Im sure If I wanted to spend $1000s more the system would come around(maybe)..BUT and thats a big but I dont want to do that..Ive invested 3 grand as it sits,that aint chump change to me.The Linn is still considered a very good table from what Ive read.The phono isnt the best but its not junk as well as all the other components etc.Im in the mindset after continous tweeks it is what it is..Ive tried a couple 180g(at $30 a pop) records with a little improvement but not worth the investment ,again this is all compared to my digital side..Im not dumping the analog but it appears to me its not the go to by no means.Thanks to all that have given advise on and off this site

Rauliruegas...Your demeaning post makes no sense to me.I did try several suggestions made to me.Some from above post and some from direct email.Funny because all the direct email and I got all started with "Im emailing you directly to avoid a backlash from users".Some of the suggestions I had already tried and a couple were just flat out silly like spend more $$$$(alot more $$$).Maybe my system is setup wrong,maybe my gear isnt up to snuff,maybe I am expecting too much,maybe analog isnt for me.All I know is I have tried several things suggested and will comtinue to try to get this right/or better.

Timeltel
Yes, Ive tried playing with the tracking force more than a few times.The cartridge has now about 60-70 hours on it and was told it would be broken in at around 25-40 hours.The Linn dealer who BTW did not sell me the cartridge but only suggested it told me that the DL160 is by no means cheap and under performing the table even though it was $180.00. Yes it isnt up to snuff with some of the above mentioned cartridges but given my funds it excells.The alignment and overhang have been checked several times as well.It does sound better than when I first started no doubt thanks to help from this site.My mistake I think is comparing it to the digital side.I also think when funds are available ill step up to a better cartridge and see what happens..

Mapman dont worry ,I totally ignore LP12 bashers..As stated I know the Linnn isnt the best table out there..But crummy,now thats just foolish chatter!!!

Im not looking for another table so the Linn bashing is falling on deaf ears..The fussiness of the lp12 is totally overblown IMO(I figured that out in about a day).After a long purchase process the Linn is hard to beat for the money,thats why I bought one.The overasll sound is much better than when started and im still messing with it,not table setup but cables,phono settings etc etc....