Not sure if anyone has seen this yet but thought some of you might be interested. This turntable is expected in stores on 3/15/06. I wonder if it will create any difference in tonal quality of the vinyl rips by coloring the sound? (X-D... I'm nodding to you, pal!) Hope everyone is doing well!
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posted January 18, 2006 07:08
that's pretty damn interesting, but can it still be hooked up to a regular amp and just play records, or is it primarily for transfer puposes? I just skimmed the page and didn't mention analog outputs. It would be a waste if you couldn't use it to enjoy the vinyl through a stytem.
posted January 18, 2006 07:59
that is cool.it looks like something i would get but i know alot of vinyl freaks who like the sound of the record and wont listen to anything else.
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Nuclear Vampire
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posted January 18, 2006 09:15
"This turntable also has line level output for connecting to any home stereo with CD or auxiliary (AUX) inputs." So yep, you sure can listen to your old albums. The software it comes with for ripping (Audacity) is supposed to be pretty good.
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posted January 19, 2006 14:16
Only one thing concerns me - how good does it sound? If it can't live with my Linn Sondek then I wouldn't buy it. However, it's possibly an interesting option for those who would like to get a turntable to re-play and possibly archive their old vinyls. Never considered it myself though, it would take ages!
When I listen to mp3's / wma's and such like it's generally while i'm pottering around and just want a friendly noise whilst doing so. Vinyl is different - I make time for it, sit down and listen to it and enjoy, thus why I spent silly money on the turntable. It's just one of those anorakish things I do I guess
posted January 20, 2006 07:30
I've had my stereo hooked up to my PC for years, and use Roxio and other programs to transfer cassettes and vinyl with great results. This is a great option for those without the proper sound card and for those without a turntable... kill 2 birds with one hookup. But the qualty of transfewr is going to be based on how good the turntable and cartridge are, moreso than the program used to clean it up.
quote:Originally posted by schroeder: I've had my stereo hooked up to my PC for years, and use Roxio and other programs to transfer cassettes and vinyl with great results. This is a great option for those without the proper sound card and for those without a turntable... kill 2 birds with one hookup. But the qualty of transfewr is going to be based on how good the turntable and cartridge are, moreso than the program used to clean it up.
I agree. I didn't mention TT's as he's already got a good one. Personally, I'd recommend getting one from ebay; Thorens suspended decks go for fourty quid all the time in the UK. That, a decent cart and a decent sound card would have to sound better than the deck we're discussing. Though this "ion-audio" deck does remove all the bother that I'm suggesting...