Dumb vinyl question.

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lozanoa11

Discussion Starter · Dec 2, 2009

If I what to rip a record do I go: turntable>preamp>soundcard or turntable>preamp>amp>soundcard?

Also what is the best program for ripping? Audacity?

Thanks! Hopefully will have my vinyl rig finished by the end of the year.

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btwalter

· #2 · Dec 2, 2009

Pre-amp to sound card should be just fine. Which table are you using. Some have a USB connection so you can plug it right into your PC.
Most you have to go through a pre-amp/mixer then to the PC.

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lozanoa11

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 2, 2009

Its an old Garrard, I think its from the 70's and i don't think they had USB then lol.

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btwalter

· #4 · Dec 2, 2009

lol..yeah...prob not....so yeah, table>pre-amp>pc will do the trick.

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lozanoa11

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 2, 2009

Thanks! Any recommendations for a ripping program?

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unl3a5h3d

· #6 · Dec 2, 2009

I would think Audacity would be the best free ripper.

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slytown

· #7 · Dec 2, 2009

Audacity. It's free.

And you would only need an amp for playback. The preamp is just to get the sound up to line level.

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musicPC

· #8 · Dec 3, 2009

Yes I would use Audacity. It is easy to use and will not cost you anything. You will be able to rip some good copies of the records.

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