Originally Posted By: JohnK
So, nostalgia for the "old vinyl sound" is nice, but shouldn't replace reality.

Unless the reality is that you like that sound. Not everyone seeks accuracy as the holy grail of sound quality.

 Originally Posted By: JohnK
The difference is price, and paying $800-$1000 doesn't appear to be cost-effective.


But if you are partial to a particular aesthetic you have to pay for the looks:



"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."