Currently, maintaining a good vinyl setup requires a significant investment. You need a turntable, cartridge, phono preamp, and the records themselves. The records can be quite pricey, particularly vintage collectible albums, including those from Bollywood and international artists. If you're looking for a quick and easy setup to enjoy long listening sessions, vinyl might not be the best choice. Additionally, they require more careful handling and regular cleaning, among other things.
On the other hand, CDs are much simpler to manage than vinyl and generally offer better audio quality. While vinyl does have a wonderful sound, achieving that requires a higher-end cartridge and phono preamp, which can substantially raise your overall costs.
In my opinion, vinyl records are collectible items that do not require online advertisements or subscriptions. Additionally, obtaining a physical medium of my favourite artist, along with the vintage piece of art equipment displayed in my home, brings me joy.
