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turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 10, 2007 - 6:22am

hello - i am looking for a interface system to get from my old AR turntable (rca jacks) to my computer (usb).
under $300 if possible.
out of curiosity would a slim devises transporter do this ?
thanks in advance
paul

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Re: turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 10, 2007 - 9:00am

Project has a phono stage called the Phono Box II USB which sells for $179. I haven't heard this exact unit but their standard Phono Box II is very nice for the price. Here's the link http://www.sumikoaudio.net/project/products/phonobox_2_usb.htm

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Re: turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 10, 2007 - 9:59am

thanks for the info. is it going to matter to me that this unit is a 16 bit delta sigma A/D converter ?
the reason i asked about the slim devices transporter is that i might get one soon ?
thanks for the guideance.
paul

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Re: turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 10, 2007 - 2:23pm

The Transporter is a DAC. Digital inputs only.

RG

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Re: turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 10, 2007 - 3:06pm

thanks, so guess i will need something like a phono box.
i see pro-ject has a tube box, i assume it has usb.
i am wondering if i would realize any audible benifit useing the usb of the tube box compared to the phono box (which is not tubed)- ?
thanks
paul

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Re: turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 10, 2007 - 11:30pm

Neither of the tube units have USB.

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Re: turntable/lp's to computer cd program
Posted: November 11, 2007 - 6:42am

thanks mrlowry

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