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Recording Analog Backups to PC and CD

Seeing as LPs slowly degrade, I wanted to make 96KHz 24bit PCM copies to put on my PC and on CD (for use in the car or when travelling).

What do people recommend as the best hardware and software solutions to use for a Windows computer? I'm also looking to get software that will clean up any aberrations in the vinyl (pops, clicks, etc, etc), so any recommendations for a top to bottom solution would be highly appreciated.

Money is not an issue, so post whatever you think is going to work best. I'm not interested in buying separate digital versions since often the are not mastered the same, and with lower quality than the LP versions fairly often nowadays.

Thanks,

- Jeff
jkalman
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
If you really want to do a professional job, all you need is the opposite of a DAC (digital to analog converter). You need an analog to digital converter. These are not hard to find. There are many models/brands available. Just do a search.

Even MSB Technology, maker of the "Link DAC" has made them. See link below.

http://www.soundstage.com/vinyl/vinyl200311.htm

Have fun...
peter_s
1,332 posts
 
Does anyone know of a really inexpensive USB A/D converter for a non-audiophile friend who wants to transfer records? Thanks.
jkalman OP
298 posts
 
I decided to spend the extra cash and just get a Tascam DVRA1000HD so I can make DVD audios that will play on any DVD player.
jkalman OP
298 posts
 
Peter,

It depends on what you mean by inexpensive. I researched products all night tonight and found a lot of solutions. You might want to check out the Roland Eiderol products.
peter_s
1,332 posts
 
Jkalman - I mean cheap-cheap. Like something you find on ebay that a talented person overseas is making and selling!
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