I think WOW and flutter and other analog distortions along with the typical requirement for a preamp are the benefits to vinyl moreso than the ritual or the pop

I think WOW and flutter and other analog distortions along with the typical requirement for a preamp are the benefits to vinyl moreso than the ritual or the pops from a dirty disc. Of course that's a bit counter to certain audiophile aspirations, but IMO if you want to remove those elements from vinyl with various technologies than just stick with digital for purer sound reproduction.