Someone has *finally* come out with exactly the product I want. A company called Ion has announced a USB Turntable which lets you play an LP directly into your computer. They apparently ship Audacity with it, to make the process easier. Although Audacity doesn't do the greatest job of removing background noise.
These things are just $139, which, although hardly free, is far less than the combination of gear that I was considering buying to convert the stack of LPs I have to CD. And it's much more what I actually want than hundreds of dollars of stereo equipment that I'd hardly ever use.
They will be available on tax day, so I've got a little while to save up. I suppose I should wait for a review or two, but I probably won't. At least, unless the tax fairy is particularly hard on me this year. ;-)
[...] After posting about the USB turntable from Ion, I did a little more research, and, sure ’nuff, the reviews of this product (long before it’s even released) were abysmal. Leaving me wondering if it was worth either the wait or the pricetag. [...]
hi, does anyone know the resolution or sample rate or anything about the sound quality? i can only find vague press releases posing as reviews.
thanks,
david
Just got this product on Sunday and must say for the money it is a great value. The sounds quality is great allowing for 44100, 32 bit floating .wav files or mp3s. Great product so far!!