New to Turntable - what're involved in playing LP?

Come on in, it is fairly easy, you will love it, and you will get great sound. I very rarely listen to CDs anymore.

It would be good to get linked up with a good hearted local dealer that can show you the ins and outs and then help you get set-up with a good rig for your system.

Hifi,
Do you really think analog has less dynamics? I've read that, but it has not been my experience. I don't want to have the same old argument here, but in my collection of older LPs and newer CDs, the former seem more dynamic to me. On the same recording, Muddy Waters Folk Singer, for instance, the LP is clearly better in almost every way. The CD is slightly less noisy, but only slightly. That is its only advantage, besides convenience. Same thing for Ray Brown and Duke Ellingtons' This One's for Blanton. No comparison. Just curious.

As far as the OP getting into vinyl, that's a tough one. It's a real commitment (read time and money) if done seriously, especially with no existing collection, IMO.

Do you really think analog has less dynamics? Peterayer

Maybe I should have said dynamic range. I think vinyl has the edge myself over CDs. I don't know about future digital audio yet. But, a lot of people going from CD to vinyl, usually complain about it being flat, lacking bass, plus other things. I grew up with records and know what to expect. I don't have any problem with it, except the convenience difference. I have LPs that have plenty of bass and dynamics for me. I just think it will be hard to set up all of this new equipment (new digital, analog, and amps) at once. I think it would be a lot easier to have one format ready and running first. And, be familiar with it. Then add a second type of playing system.

Find a great local used record shop. I've had a blast starting from zero LPs just under a year ago to quite a decent little collection. :)

I went from a Pro-ject Xpression I with Pro-ject Speedbox I and Pro-ject Phono Box I (not a bad little deck) to a Pro-ject Xpression III with an Ortofon MC-3 turbo cartridge, the same Speedbox and a Pro-ject Tube Phono Box II and am loving it.

Scott

Lots of cool stuff.Dude.