[Dixielandjazz] Digitizing Vinyl

[Dan Augustine]

     Yes, and i was just about to order one when i saw that it does 
not have a 78-rpm speed.  Pity.
Dan
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>From: "Ron Wheeler" <ronald_wheeler at bellsouth.net>
>To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
>Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:46:52 -0500
>Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Digitizing Vinyl
>
>In my latest Hammacher-Schlemmer catalog
>[http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73363.asp?promo=QSearch&ls=DA], they have
>a turntable that can be used conventionally, plugged into a stereo system,
>or directly into a PC through a USB connector.  With the PC connection, you
>can play records and record them directly as MP3's.  It's item number
>DA-73363 and lists for $168.95.
>
>Quote from the web site:
>
>"The system includes recording and cleaning software (PC/Mac) for the
>removal of scratches, hisses, and pops, but will operate with any software
>that supports USB audio input sound cards."
>
>It sounds like a reasonably economical way to preserve the sounds from a
>vinyl collection.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Ron Wheeler

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