I am seriously considering purchasing an LP-to-CD Recorder Stereo System through the catalog Hammacher/Schlemmer. I want this system because I have a lot of LPs and 45's that I want to convert to CDs and I feel this is a good way to do it. I have read a few reviews about mostly a Crosley or Crosby system and some of those have been negative. I have purchased through the Hammacher catalog in the past and their description of the stereo system mentions a lifetime warranty which I thought is probably good. Anyway, I would like to get any of your opinions, thoughts, whatever on this product and how good it might be. Thank you in advance for all responses.

Mary G

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There are several components available to digitize vinyl. Some are turntables that connect directly to a computer via usb. Others are designed to work with your existing turntable, a better choice if you have a good turntable and cartridge already. These units typically include software, but is important to choose a unit that applies the RIAA equalization at the hardware level rather than in the software.

If you want to optimize your results you are better off using a high quality turntable/cartridge combo through a good phono preamp connected directly to your computer's sound card and a good capture/record application such as Audacity.

I use a B&0 turntable through an NAD preamp into a Linux PC running Audacity and I get excellent results.