What is the best way to convert LP's to CD's?


I'm getting ready to purchase a new Dell computer. I would like to convert some of my LP collection to CD for the conveniance. Besides a sound card do I need any other equipment? What do you all use and recommend? What types of CD\R or CD\RW sound better? Will I need some type of DAC to convert the analag to digital? I'm new to this process. Please let me know.
sgr
if you want the best recordings try a separate audio cdr the will burn at a 1:1 ratio.(i own a Dell too dude!! forget it as a piece of audio equip.) there are many cd-recorders out there, i think of them as the cassette recorders of today.
my Philips 950 is a nice single well that will accept the signal straight from a phono preamp
playing with the thing, i've found that it will transfer the sound of a cdp to a disc that a dual-well or my Dell can't match.
Dogeatpuppy is absolutely correct. It's tedious, but the results are best. I own the Philips 880 CDR, use Imation and Sony blanks and get decent results. You will have to baby sit the operation.
I've used 3 different Pioneer CD recorders (at 1X speed) with excellent results, and presently use a Marantz CDR500 that is also excellent at 1X or 2X-- but more expensive than the Pioneers. Cheers. Craig
Go to the following link for LP Ripper and Recorder. You may wish to upgrade your sound card. The best I've used thus far is the ESI U24 a 24 bit 96 kHz sound card. We sell it on our website because we use it for test and measurement purposes. Go to the software section of the Rives Audio site.