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Sweet Vinyl Sugarcube - I Want It!!!

At the NY Audio Show this past weekend, I got to see and hear the demo of the Sweet Vinyl Sugarcube.  This PC-based stand alone unit is amazing.  Here is what it does:


1.  De-clicks vinyl - and does so completely transparently, and is user-adjustable (more or less filtering of clicks and pops). 

2.  Digitizes vinyl - MP3 through 24/192 resolution.

3.  Locates metadata for LPs being played/digitized, including cover art

4.  Inserts track divisions based on the metadata (wow!).

5.  Compensates for non-RIAA recordings

6.  Plug in apps will do even more, like reducing groove noise.

It inserts in a line-level loop or between your phono preamp and preamp.  It has digital (S/PDIF and USB) outputs as well as analog outputs.


Projected retail is $2500, and they plan a kickstarter campaign soon.


If you spend time digitizing vinyl, this thing is nothing short of a miracle.  I want one so badly I can taste it.


(I am not associated with Sweet Vinyl in any way.)

bondmanp
tablejockey
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bondmanp-

Your invitation is appreciated.

I'm sure the SC is a fine product. Recording a record  is a great feature. For archiving "the sound" it's the way to go. More convincing than any file/download or CD. 

Remaining in the stone age-without NAS or streaming, and having physical media is my thing. I don't envision having a computer tied into the system. I've heard some fine systems, not my bag.

When i'm not actively listening, the default is prehistoric FM radio...it's still sounds good if you like Classical or Jazz. Rock is long dead.

mjb87062017
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I echo bondmanp's sentiment.   this is an amazing piece and very comprehensive.  my SC-2 arrived about a week ago and I was updated to a beta version which is terrific.   Highly recommend.  the click processing has worked wonders with older vinyl.  
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noromance
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@bondmanp I listened to the SC1 at AXPONA and am impressed enough by the product to endorse it. 
mjb87062017
12 posts
 
@bondmanp was the SC-2 updated this week?  i notice some features look different.  if so, what were they?  thanks 
bondmanp OP
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@mjb87062017 - Sorry, I have been travelling for a few weeks.  Also, as usual, after a few plane flights, I can't hear a blessed thing.  When I finish unpacking and my hearing returns, I will check this out and report back.
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