How to Convert Analog Tapes to CD?

Actually, I've been hard at work doing this very project for my 100 + LPs that I've owned for many years. It's really simple: 1) Get a good computer soundcard. I have the Creative Labs Soundblaster Music X-FI. That makes a big difference in terms of quality of music going IN to the computer as well as music coming out. 2) Connect your stereo amp's phono out lines to the soundcard on the computer. You will need a converter or cord that has the two RCA-type plugs on one end and a stereo miniplug on the other. If it's impractical to have your stereo amp next to the computer, just use the turntable and a separate phono preamp, so you can run the line from the preamp into the soundcard. 3) Open up the software that converts incoming analog signal to a WAV file. Most good soundcards come with this type of software. Otherwise, you'd need Nero or some other commercial brand of software that has this. 4) Record the music, save it as a WAV file, and voila, you're done! You may then wish to convert it to MP3 file to "save space" but can always save the original (and better quality) WAV file on a backup disc. Hope that helps!