I already have a great turntable.I want to turn my vinyl into mp3 for moblie listening & cds for my car.Anyone know the quality of the mp3 produced?
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I've converted a few selections from my records over to mp3's, and overall they're pretty good, but really the quality depends on what settings you input into the software that comes with the turntable. It's really easy to use, but if you choose to eliminate the surface noise (such as the pops and clicks), the sound can be deadened somewhat, so I just choose to do a straight, no-frills conversion most of the time. However, the quality/cleanliness of the record also has a part to play, a good clean record produces a good, clean sound.
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Steve, the recording quality was very bad and we ended up returning the unit. My older sister has an immense album collection we want to convert but we are still looking for a good quality converter and have yet to find one. This has been some years now since we started looking. good luckmc
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Honestly, I am not sure. We used the Audio Technica to transfer our vinyl to CD; not to listen to the records.
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yes to all...this is a very good product... hooked right up to my 30 year old Tecniques turntable
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That is how I use it. You can opt to create a higher quality mp3 when you record if you need better quality. I like that flexibility.
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It may look like a turntable, but it is only a small "turntable" shaped box. The box hooks up to YOUR turntable or tape deck. If you need a vinyl to MP3 turntable you need to spend about $75 - $80. Search ION turntable....
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Does anyone know if it is possible to simply play an LP on this turntable through the Mac? I see someone has responded with instructions to make it play through a PC with Windows but I am wondering about the Mac...I have good speakers attached to my Macbook and would like to play it through that.
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I am not constantly playing my old vinyls, which are not in pristine condition to begin with, so I really cannot answer. I haven't transferred anything to CD yet either.
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Hello Azael,i enjoy this turntable very much.Ready to play right out of the box.No need to buy other assories for this player,maybe some head phones.enjoy,like i do
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no, it's completely manual.but the sound that you get from your record collection is so awesome, it won't matter. i hear things now that i never heard before. i thought my last turntable was pretty good, but there is no comparison. you will be more than satisfied...it's worth it!!!
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No, it's not--you can digitize your vinyl for use on your devices (basically converting the music on your records into mp3s), or just play your vinyl on old school with the audio coming through the built-in speakers. What would make it better is if it had Blue Tooth (so it could be played through external wireless speakers). But being able to capture songs from vinyl and turn them into mp3s for your devices is still pretty cool--that and the built-in speakers were all I was looking for. Hopefully this helps!
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Evidently, there is no quality control at this company. There are 4 reviews here that say the unit is a POS(including mine). Get a turntable and receiver at a flea market. Get a new stylus online. Download Audicity (for FREE!). I have done maybe 20 albums since purchasing a receiver and stylus, with Audacity. I remove snaps, pops, and hiss with Audacity, so the CDs sound great.
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It says you can but I haven't messed with it yet, BECAUSE THIS RECORD PLAYER SUCKS!!! It is built cheap and it is awful. Get something from ION. They are quality and have a vinyl to mp3 output and software. Lesson learned. Cheap aint good and good aint cheap.
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The only way I have used this turntable has been to input from vinyl directly into iTunes on my computer (a MAC running 10.6.8) via USB - sometimes via a free download called 'EZ Vinyl Converter' and sometimes, when I wanted to do some tweeking, via Audicity (also a free download). I have been very satisfied with the turntable for that purpose. But I'm afraid I haven't tried playing directly from the turntable into an audio system. Sorry if this is no help for your situation.
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I have had mine since September and its still works very well. For the price I love mine, however if you want something that is better quality you will have to pay more. But for the price this turntable is very good, and I am still happy that I purchased it.
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Sorry I can't comment on its recording quality since I only have knowledge of the quality of sound when playing pre-recorded cassettes. You can always give it a try and return it via Amazon's return policy if you're not happy with the quality of recorded sound. Amazon is most gracious with its return policy. Good luck!
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i actually use another rca line input and use the pre amp from my turntable with an in line booster (between turntable and 5000) and it works much better than the phono input on the 5000. i was getting a humming noise using phono input. your setup might be different though. either way my vinyl sounds awesome now!