Rip LP's to Digital

Can you list your system?

It's not an expensive system.

Kenwood M1 Amp, Kenwood C1 Preamp, Kenwood KD550 TT w/Lynn Basic Arm - needs new cartridge, Pair Dayton Wright LCM-1 speakers.

I'm wondering if doing cap and other component upgrades to the M1 and C1 (as I've seen on line) is worth it or not. I used to be a tech so the soldering is no problem. I'm guessing those into high end gear look at this as junk but it serves the purpose for now. Not everyone has thousands to spend on stereo components although it might be nice.

Thanks for any input.

Gorquin - if you want "really affordable" and reasonable resolution (i.e. 16/44), take a look at the Behringer UCA222 - I believe it comes with software also.

I have one and for ripping albums I find it perfect, since most of the albums I want to rip are the older ones that have the pops and cracks, so higher resolution is not really one of my requirements.

Amazon or E-bay is your best bet - although I picked on up from a local musical instrument store for only $32cdn - a bargain.

I was very supprised at just how good it performed, but then Behringer does make some very good mixers.

It does respond very nicely if good quality cables are used.

Regards...

If you are just looking to make CD's and MP-3's for your ipod, the solution is very simple. All you need to buy is a traditional component type CD burner. You would connect it to the tape input and tape loop on your C1, and it will work just like a cassette deck. Going this route will allow you to digitize your vinyl without touching a computer. Then, to make MP-3's for your ipod, you already have everything you need. You take the CD's that you made from your records, put them into the CD/DVD rom drive on your computer, and just use itunes to rip/import them.

I'm sure you can get a really good deal on a CD burner from Craigslist or Ebay. Probably less than $100. That and some blank CD's are all you need.

Thanks for your responses. The simple route I know. I'd like to use software because I do have some older material that I'd like to digitize and take the pops and clicks out of.

It was suggested to me that an E-Mu 0404 or 1212m both would do a nice job and was wondering what else is available that won't break the bank.

I now use CD's and an iPod in the car and Home and need to set up my TT to go that route as well. All of my iPod recordings are lossless. Eventually I'd like to leave the Apple products to a step up. I download very little from iTunes because I think the sound is inferior and would prefer, when I can, to support products Made in America.

So while I'm not in the Audio buff range I'd like the LP transfers to sound a bit better than they would with a straight transfer from LP to CD with zero processing.

More suggestions? :>)