New member interested in phono stages

I know what you are saying you don't wont to waste your $$$ on something you will regret, that's why I think the Reflex M is for you ( read that post) 

My budget as taking a nose dive and spending on something I could regret would not be good, I know to improve on what I have would mean spending hundreds of £££ of which I don't have to waste

I wish you luck and you make the right choice  

I don't think CD is dead just yet and for some time to come as they are still popular I still buy CDs.

A great way to buy good cheap music (second hand)

That's what HiFi is for listening to music at the end of the day no matter what format it is on.

Just enjoy it

Vinyl is large, heavy, easy to damage, often contains less content despite being double-sided, has to be cleaned/maintained and costs more than CD (sometimes MUCH more) even though the vinyl contents may come from a digital master. I have noticed many video game soundtracks being released on vinyl nowadays because of popularity rather than actual quality. They often say "remastered" when there was nothing wrong with the original material and can actually degrade the mixing of the work, leading to reduced enjoyment. A money-making scam in my eyes.

I still respect vinyl though because it sometimes exudes qualities the CD album is lacking. Often the difference is in the rhythm and bass depth, and it's not usually a slight difference...