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

Or am I jumping too far ahead because I may need to upgrade my digital source (CD or SACD player) first and find the amps for my Harbeth?

Since all of your experience is with digital, it may be better to get that setup first, since you are familiar with the format.

Doing both together can be a headache. Analog has less dynamics, but other nice things going for it. Even someone that is a veteran with both, may have a hard time starting with new gear using both formats.

I got back into it after having been all digital for the last 20 years and I am having a blast with it. It is certainly more work than digital but the sonics are simply splendid; more life like than sacd / cd. As others have suggested buy something plug & play or buy from a dealer who will set the table up for you if you don't want to do it yourself.

Unless you already have a record collection I would advise against it. Of course you can always find cheap records at Goodwill if you like Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams and Herb Alpert.

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.