MM into just about any pro unit will be a problem as they tend to have low input impedance, the RME is 2.7K I believe. Be sure to read the Pure Vinyl manual if you want to try this route.
analog to digital
I have two systems, both of which run off my iMac (through Perpetual Technologies DAC, BAT preamp and Odyssey amp in one room and wirelessly with Apple TV, Cullen modified PS Audio DAC and BAT integrated in the other room). Snell Type A and Type IIIA speakers. I like the convenience of it, but also have an ESL-1 turntable with TT copper mat and ring and clamp that I continue to buy records for. I would like to be able to transfer music from my record collection to the iMac and keep as much as possible of the vinyl quality (I know it won't be the same, but I still want the music in the second system). There is an old (2006) thread on this, but I wondered what is the current best buy in analog to digital converters which would allow me to transfer the music from the turntable to the iMac and then wirelessly to the Apple TV, DAC, BAT, etc. Any suggestions?
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I wonder if this is overkill for what I want to do. I just need two channels. Don't want to do any engineering. The BAT preamp has a phono section but the only output is for tape, and I use a moving magnet cartridge. I don't need the digital to analogue, as I have two DACs already. Is there a "non-pro" unit that will allow me to go from the turntable to itunes (and to label the music in itunes)? Is this an unusual need (just wondering why there are so many DACs and so few ADCs)? |
With the BAT preamp having a phono stage and a tape output, you've got exactly what you need to provide an RIAA-equalized line-level signal to an a/d converter, or to a recorder that contains an a/d recorder. There are lots of choices, ranging from a little more than a hundred dollars on up into the multi-thousand dollar range. For really good quality, I would still recommend the Sound Devices 702, but there are lots of much less expensive choices you can peruse at B&H's site here. I've used a Marantz PMD670 ($630) with very good results, using its line-level inputs (its mic amplifiers leave something to be desired). Like the Sound Devices 702, it records to compact flash cards, from which the digitized files can be subsequently transferred to a computer. The Marantz unit has a usb interface, while the Sound Devices uses firewire. Or alternatively, the Compact Flash card can be removed and inserted into an inexpensive card reader which connects to the computer, typically via usb. HTH, -- Al |
http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/adc1/ Here's an option but you should also consider pro units. Who cares if you have extra channels you don't use? Your problem is iTunes will not recognize the songs no matter what you do. It relies on a database that recognizes the electronic signature on a CD and your ripped files will not be recognized. You will have to split the songs up unless you just store them as album sides and type in all of the info you want to store about them. There is software to simplify the task but you can't automate it. - |
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