How do you download your LP's to your computer?


I would really like to be able to play my Lp's through my desktop, how are you doing that? Does the Desktop need a built in DAC? What program(s) are needed and what other hardware?
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Today, I saw a BIG ad in our local paper for the TT with an iPod dock and USB connection to the PC from Hammacher Schlemmer.http://www.hammacher.com/publish/74920.asp?promo=el_audio
Does anyone have any thoughts on this TT... it's priced at $259 incl shipping. It seems like a shame that I have not been able to figure out how to get the signal from my Linn setup to my PC, This would be a far better solution I suspect, but what is needed to do this? ( If it is possible at all).
Daveyf I'm not sure what you mean by your peamp having a pretty large voltage output. It shouldn't be anything a soundcard couldn't handle. An easier solution would be to get a portable firewire/usb powered audio interface that includes phono ins like the Presonus Inspire. Guitar Center will sell you one for $150 or so. It also comes with a "lite" version of Cubase which is a popular audio/midi sequencer and editor.
I too am curious if anyone has the TT to iPod? Looks good. I'm not to concerned about taking the pops and cracks out, I just want some of my LPs on my iPod!!!