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Tips for ripping vinyl

I have a modest turntable (AT-L120XUSB with the AT-VM95SH stylus). I don't use the built in preamp. My Cronus Magnum phono preamp is far and away better. But I want to rip vinyl this winter so I seem to have a choice, use the built in preamp and USB port or get myself a A-D converter. 

I have my eye on the TASCAM US‑1X2HR for A-D conversion and I plan to purchase VinylStudio Premium to do the ripping. I am having a processor loop added to the Magnum so picking off the signal should be straightforward. 

My plan is to use the flac files in my RV. That is a VERY modest system, but it sounds better than any other RV system I've ever heard. If the de-clicking is really effective I may play back some file in my listening room when the source is not already VG+. 

I'm looking for thoughts on the process and tips to make the process less frustrating. 

markcasazza
elliottbnewcombjr
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listen to the dinky little built-in MM phono, you may be surprised, I was.

I preferred it to the MM Phono in my McIntosh C28 Preamp.

I prefer my SUT/MM Phono in my McIntosh Tube MX110z, but, to me and a few friends of mine, that AT120 RIAA sounded better than Cambridge Duo, Project Phono 2, ... you might get lucky and like it.

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gkelly
987 posts
 

Only because I never ripped a CD or an LP in my entire life. Early on when I decided I was going to build a stereo system. I realized I had extremely limited storage space in my closet sized studio. I chose to go streaming and with that in mind, I find it confusing that anybody wants to rip anything anymore as streaming quality exceeds anything A  CD or LP can produce. With streaming, it’s like you get an entire Tower Records store at your disposal. Just my two cents. 

zlone
1,321 posts
 

I am not trying to rip on your idea, pun intended, but I just don’t understand the value in ripping vinyl unless it is somehow unique and unavailable elsewhere. With the cost of the gear, storage, cables and personal time, a year of a good streaming service would be a wash. 

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