You are not alone who found out that vinyl was not for you. I came to the same conclusion for the reasons you have expressed. For me, vinyl takes too much care to clean, keep clean, handle everything to avoid scratches and damages. I personally find it to be a PITA. Some hardcore vinyl enthusiasts believe it's part of the experience. So are the pops and crackles. For me, one pop/crackle is already too much. This distracts me from the music you have no idea. It reminds me that I am listening to a recording. I went fully digital in early 2019 and I am not looking back. I prefer to rip my CD to my likings and store them on the internal hard drive of my Bryson BDP. I so much enjoy to be able to click on an album on my phone and that it plays instantly. To each his own, and for those who swear by vinyl, I am happy for them.
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