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Sony announces a new USB turntable
Posted on 10/03/08 15:58 by geno 888
The easiest way to convert LPs into CDs is use a turntable that can be connected directly to the computer through an USB port like the one recently announced by Sony.
The new PS-LX300USB turntable provides fully automatic operation of vinyl playback at 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds. It offers a belt drive system for reduced motor noise and rotational stability, in addition to a static balance tone arm with a bonded diamond stylus for precise tracking and low record wear. A supplied moving-magnet phonograph cartridge and built-in phonograph pre-amp allows for compatibility with A/V receivers without a phonograph input.
The turntable is packaged with Sound Forge Audio Studio software for simple professional-quality audio editing and production on a home computer, allowing for MP3 playback on portable music players.
The new turntable will be available in March for about $150.
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klark kent (guest),
Wednesday 12 March 2008 00:36
Gotta love it, sony spends millions to lock their content, then markets a device to rip DRM free tracks from Lps
No hippocrasy there, I see!! 
Thats cool and at that price its a steal but why bull$hit?
"It offers a belt drive system for reduced motor noise and rotational stability"
I am no audiophile but in the light of the direct drive system I am not sure how accurate the statement is. 
The best way to get your LP collection to CD is to buy the CDs...
I think this is pretty cool. Not only can you hook it up to your pc, but it also inclues left and right audio for hooking it up to a home stereo, so you can listen to your records. I'm not sure if this is a "quality" player though, I don't know much about record players, so please someone tell me if this is just a cheapo design, or if it is well worth my $150.
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Locutus (guest),
Wednesday 12 March 2008 13:03
Don't expect much for that price! It's just a record player with a USB. A true "Turntable" with decent build quality alone will cost a few hundred more than this thing.
This is a good concept, but consider what you need for quality transfers:
A Good quality TT ($300+)
A High performance cart (starting @$75)
A reciever with a quality analog phono stage (rare these days)
Cables & a good sound card + decent software.
To make an all-in-one unit that matches what is required for high performance playback, let alone truly audiophile would run at least $500.
I wouldn't play a K-Tel album on this thing.
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