Ripping Vinyl to make a CD
 

Gary... you will need an ADC of your choosing. Analog Digital Converter; mine is a Burmester and a bit costly.

I would buy CD versions of historical recordings. But if you have rare records, an inexpensive way is to use a Sony turntable which can output DSD.

Thanks. :64714-slap: :bash: Did you miss where I said SHOESTRING BUDGET? ? ? :D :D

I have no idea what a Burmester ADC costs, but I have a feeling the price tag has two more zeros than I was looking to spend. :D :yes:

I am not expecting top audiophile results.

SAPHANA thank you that Sony sounds like one possible option.

Alesis Masterlink ML-9600 is out of production, but you can buy one used. Or. Korg MR-2000S and your computer. Either of these can produce excellent redbook results.

Gary, Pro-ject makes several phono stages with ADC capability and USB output, I think starting at around $200. Plug your TT into one and the USB output to your computer. Then you just need a recording app or program of some kind.

I think Ivan's a Pro-ject dealer.

Yup :yes:

We are now back down to earth on what I had envisioned.

Thank you!

What kind of recording app would I need with a Pro-ject phono stage with USB digital output?

Is a CD recorder a good option? That sounds simple. Is it reasonably good?

Gary - Check out Tim’s thread from a few days ago, I posted what I use to rip vinyl and it’s been flawless.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=42665

- Buck

For anyone with a first-class LP playback system and phono preamp, I think the best and most cost-effective results are achieved by using your preamp's tape out to something like the Alesis or Korg recorders.

+1......the price for admission is only $199.00. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yeah, the whole setup has been really easy, inexpensive and does exactly what it needs to do. There may be better AD converters out there than the NAD PP4, but for the basics it’s hard to beat.

- Buck