Deven, I love your journey back to vinyl—and the way you weave it into a larger meditation on technology, presence, and the rituals we’ve lost—really “struck a chord” with me. It’s true about the visceral ‘portal’ feeling of dropping the needle and letting an album unfold as the artist intended. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the constraints of older tech can gift us something irreplaceable in this frictionless digital age. Thanks for this—it’s a celebration of music, memory, and meaning all in one. Can’t wait to hear what’s spinning on that Victrola next!