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Recommend a method of getting analog into my PC

I am going to start ripping vinyl into WMA files for my dad (I stole his collection). Lossless is what I am going to use.

I have a nice vinyl front end with tube phono stage. I need to know what software and hardware I will need to make this happen.

I don't think the sound quality will be what I need through a sound card. A usb device would be absolutely ideal. I would like to spend under 500 bucks.

Any suggestions?

Thanks - Evan

Sorry if this seems like a newb topic, but I have done alot of searching and had less luck then I thought I would.
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Showing 1 response by oregon

oregon
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Lots of interesting responses which I will research.
I use Roxio Toast software with my MAC laptop (lossless).
The sound is very good, but like others, very time consuming in that the entire LP must be played. So unless you REALLY want it digitized, forget it and enjoy the vinyl.
One irritating aspect of this program is that it does not seperate the tracks. The option exists, but the sensitivity is so high that every low passage is seperated and the music is broken up- ahhh! So, track one is all of side one, etc.
Therefore, it may be time to look at other options.
Let us know what you decide.
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