Ok, fair enough, plus I'm sorry you've been having problems with your system. Hope you can both resolve them soon and rediscover that 'perfect' sound you liked
However, are you saying that you couldn't have lived with that sound you heard at NEBO, from vinyl, because of what you'd be able to hear was 'wrong'?
The reality is, as we've discussed before, in order to hear what vinyl can *really* do, you need to spend big bucks on a turntable/arm and cartridge combo [and most importantly phono stage] - not only that, but fundamentally *know* how to set it up properly and get the most from it all.
You simply can't do it on the cheap or without the patience and know-how [largely borne from experience] of how to maximise its potential.
The other thing too, which is VITAL, in being able to hear vinyl at its best, is having pristine condition records, new or used, and the willingness to occasionally invest in top-notch audiophile pressings, the best of which elevate the experience to another level.
Too many vinyl enthusiasts, in my experience, perfectly willing to spend multiple thousands of pounds on the hardware, are too mean to spend serious money, when necessary, on the all-important SOFTWARE!
Quite simply, you'll NEVER hear vinyl at its best, if all your collection (or most of it) consists of played to death old records from your youth, or charity shop (second-hand) specials...
Marco.