Originally Posted by sns
Even microscopic levels of air or structure born vibration can mess with a phono cartridge pulling all that is possible from the grooves.

...which is why a great record deck which properly addresses and overcomes those sources of external vibration supporting an equally capable tonearm and a great MC cartridge can sound so freakin' amazing. In fact, such systems have the potential to recreate two channel recordings in a more involving manner than high-end CD players ever have. Even with the large transparency loss due to the ADC that Meridian DSP use entails, records played on my Oracle give up next to nothing in comparison to Redbook sources.

Perhaps one day you'll have the opportunity to hear a truely great vinyl spinning set-up and understand. Until then, best not to make fun of that which you obviously have no direct experience.

Happy Trails!
Vince@Freewheelcycle.com

2ch: Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk3, PS DirectStream Dac, Oracle Delphi VI/SME V/Benz LP-S, Coincident Statement Linestage, Foundation Research V5 Phono, JL Audio CR-1 xover
M-ch: OppoMod 203, Anthem AVM60, 2x 557
2x or 5x ATC SCM20ASL mk2, 4x SCM12i, 4x Seaton Submersive HP, AM2.0 sub EQ
Video: JVC X990, Isco 3L A-lens/sled, 105" motorized 2.37:1 AT screen