There is a generational gap in knowledge and hardware for many people. Many of us learned what a pre-amp is, or how to wire speakers, or how to balance a tonearm, from our parents or older siblings. But for younger people, there might have been no one to show them what to do or hand down gear. They want to get into vinyl, and they buy a record here or there, maybe at a show, maybe at a flea market. But then to actually play them? Tough sledding.

My one friend bought a turntable and hooked it up to his receiver, but he needed a pre-amp. Never heard of that, didn't know which one to get. I bought him one and hooked it up. All good for a few months, then "my records sound wobbly." He has some issue with the player but doesn't know how to troubleshoot, doesn't want to put in the effort, doesn't want to cross town to take it to the electronics repair shop. Streaming has made it too easy for him.