Yes dumped my vinyl system in 1985 (literally dropped the nice turntable while moving gear around and it landed on the tonearm). So committed to digital. Never could stand the surface noise anyways.
Yeah another old fart, the last time I had a female (other than the cat or wife) in the man cave was my 8 year old niece (that is now graduating from high school). Once they figure out that you're a nut of any kind, they run.
Nearly all pastimes are expensive and inconvenient. At least audio has the following advantages:
- Technology continues to make good sound cheaper, smaller, and more convenient
- Except for travel to shops, friends, or shows everything can happen at home (no money/time lost)
- It be enjoyed anytime, any weather, any season
- Can be enjoyed with your favorite beverage, book, etc.
- You can choose the level of interaction needed with the system
- It's safe