Hello,
During a final pre-lockdown visit to my parents I recovered a turntable and sack load of albums from 35 years ago. After borrowing a Rega phono amp I have to conclude the record beats the stream.
I thought I had things pretty good with hi res, room correction, et all but the “topography” of the sound of the records is so much more involving.
The cons of having to get up and change record/static/skipping are all very real but if my pursuit is realistic sonic playback maybe I should consider buying new album releases?
My system is not inadequate yet adding an old Technics linear turntable has made me question dropping £5k on a new streaming solution, anyone’s thoughts would be much appreciated.

Meridian G61, Zen Stream, Arcam P349, Kef XQ30 / 50 combo.