Analog to Digital questions

Hi folks,

Would love some help here as I think about recording vinyl to computer. A few questions:

My phono stage is built-in to my pre-amp (Classe CP-35). The pre-amp has RCA and XLR outputs for connection to an amp, as well as a "tape out" connection. Can I use one of those to connect to an Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC)? Or is the pre-amp output too "loud" for the ADC?
Is it important to have an input gain control on the ADC?
Is there such a thing as a device that does both A->D AND D->A? In the long run, I'd like to use the computer to play music as well as record it. Or does everyone buy two devices?

Thank you!

ehart07-09-2016 2:41pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,041 posts 07-11-2016 at 01:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi! These articles should help you get started. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/audio/tips-and-solutions/how-record-vinyl-records-computer http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/digitizing-your-record-collection/ Best Erik
jwm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 07-10-2016 at 12:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tascam DA-3000 and call me in the morning.
onhwy61 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,212 posts 07-09-2016 at 07:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Use the tape out. Most pro oriented A/Ds have an input gain control to optimize recording gain. There are any number of pro oriented combo A/D and D/A units plus McIntosh, PS Audio, Channel D and others have introduced a variety of audiophile targeted vinyl digitizing options.