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

And some of the tables are simply beautiful to look at and watch while they perform unlike a box that just sits there... I certainly understand the allure and attraction to vinyl .......... And even though I am trying to go on the cheap I really want a vpi scout or scoutmaster ...

Chuck

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???

Get rid of the analog set up while you still can and recuperate your investment. Don't worry, there are plenty of Linn cultists out there who will happily buy your set up. Let them have fun with the circle jerk. And use that money for something else, buy more CDs, sell all your records, or get another turntable - preferably something with more testicles.

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You like what you like that is all that matters ...........

Dear Missioncoonery: Good that comeback.

All what you say is ok but you have to make changes in that analog rig.

A dealer recomendation on a cartridge means almost nothing: that's what he sale and not what you need.

Don't diminish that Ortofon vintage NOS cartridge only because the 160 beats the MM you own.
IMHO the M20E Super is so good that you need to spend at least 3K-4K on other cartridge to beat it.

IMHO too, first step to achieve good quality performance depend on the analog source quality performance that in this case that analog source is the cartridge.

Your call.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.