Well I finally connected my old Roksan Xerxes up to my Audiovector actives today, after I received an adapter I needed to convert RCA into a 3.5mm connector. To my relief my vinyl sounded really good, albeit a bit crackly after being used to Tidal streaming. I was really happy with my digital front end (SOTM sms-200 ultra and Mutec MC3 USB) which retails for over £2k, but it is beaten by my deck. Digital is clearer and more precise where as vinyl has more body, authority and warmth.

So I'm scrapping my idea of selling off all my vinyl and am now looking for a lightly used second hand cartridge for between £130-200ish, which I'm sure will elevate my vinyl even further! I'm looking forward to discovering all my old vinyl of music that isn't available on Tidal.