Anybody tried the USB Turntable from Ion? It looks like it could make the vinyl to digital conversion process slightly easier.

Dave

I suggest using a high quality regular turntable connected through a high quality stereo system (ie phono preamp) to a stand alone non pc dvd recorder. They work very similar to an old style cassette deck & tend to have better sound then pc's. I've had very good luck with a Philips CDR 880 that I've owned for over 10 years. My understanding is that the Allesis pro cd recorder may be the best on the market. Units from Meridian (VERY EXPENSIVE) & Pioneer also seem to be highly regarded.

Check out what Brian @ Coverville has to say about the NUMARK USB turntable. NUMARK is apparently the same and the ION but with a pitch control added. Both companies have the same address.

http://www.coverville.com/archives/2006 ... k_usb.html

That Ion model uses only USB 1.0.

Aren't there any models that utilize USB 2.0... or better yet Firewire 400 or 800?

Thanks for any info you may provide...
Steve

Sonnateer out of the UK makes a nice phono stage with a USB output.

My employer, http://www.northernlightfx.com, can get you one of the Numark USB turntables for you as we are authorized Numark dealers.