I have two turntables hooked up, one being for the old 78's, both fitted with proper cartridges. Hard to find for the 78s. Some vinyl is still being produced for collectors, no problem getting equipment for lps. There are 3-speed ones available in these Teac-Crossley advs., but don't mention stylus size. ??
I was transferring vinyl to tape on my tape deck; no problem with my old Luxman "stereo integrated amplifier."
My daughter also has a good lp-45 turntable, and feeds into her computer, producing cds, so I haven't felt the need to get a cd recorder, unless my daughter rebels...

My old 'vinyls' are stored, some I would never get rid of since they keep much, much longer than cds. We have a store specializing in old 'wax,' they will take old vinyl if in good condition and give credit- not much, it will go toward cds in their stock.