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Author: awm34
Date: 2007-03-09 20:33
I need recommendations for a high-quality PC sound card (if possible without extraneous gaming and surround sound features) for this project.
The SoundBlaster X-Fi XtremeMusic card I began using for my project consistently fails to load at system startup (as experienced by many other users) so I need to replace it.
Suggestions appreciated!
Alan Messer
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Author: hans
Date: 2007-03-10 04:18
awm34 ,
Instead of doing this with a PC, I bought a stereo system component that creates CDs, like a tape deck. Instead of relying on PC components and software, which rarely seem to function as advertised (ask me about my Dazzle video capture unit...), this is a hardware solution that has worked flawlessly for me for a number of years.
The only additional requirement is having to buy a rewritable "audio" CD, which can be read and copied by a PC.
Hans
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Author: c_man
Date: 2007-03-10 14:00
Both of the above are good suggestions.
If you're only looking to do this for your own personal listening the M-Audio line suggested by Ken Shaw would be a great way to go. It should satisfy your needs if they are personal without shelling out any 'big bucks'.
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Author: robertgh
Date: 2007-03-10 15:26
Hello, PC!
I'm a Mac (iMac G5).
Run a line level patch direct from your system to my input. Use shareware program Analog Ripper ($15) to rip, clip, name, and export directly to iTunes. Group as a playlist, print playlist (automatically generates CD cover/insert), and burn to audio CD or just export to iPod.
Sweeet!
Post Edited (2007-03-10 15:28)
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Author: awm34
Date: 2007-03-10 16:22
Thanks for the suggestions. It's really a working sound card of good quality that I need as I'm in the midst of transferring the Mosaic three-volume set of Commodore jazz recordings (66 LPs!) to DVD. I purchased a used phono preamp (Creek OBH-8SE) and Wave Corrector software for the project along with the X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card. I already owned a VPI device for cleaning vinyl.
On the output side, I've been using a $40 program named Audio DVD Creator
http://www.audio-dvd-creator.com/index.htm. It cleverly formats WAV files into what amounts to a DVD video format while preserving high-quality audio sound (video unnecessary for audio playback).
I've already transferred the first 12 LPs onto a single DVD: the sound is fine and the convenience afforded by the DVD capacity is a boon.
As for the sound card, I'm about to try for a (warranty) replacement of the SoundBlaster card. If unsuccessful I'll get the Audiophile 2496 to replace it.
Thanks again for your responses.
Alan Messer
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2007-03-10 23:07
I'd avoid the all-in-one LP to CD transfer boxes. For one low price, you get a cheap turntable with a primitive ceramic cartridge, a cheap sound card and heavily compressed MP3 output.
Ken Shaw
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Author: msloss
Date: 2007-03-12 01:09
Alesis ML 9600. Off the Creek into the unbalanced inputs, record at 24/96. Burn CD's at 24/96 (you can get about 20 minutes, call it one LP side, on a CD at the top resolution) and drop them in your computer to import them and throw them back at the same rez to the DVDs. I've gotten a very satisfactory result. The Alesis ADCs are very competent.
Michael Fremer has written extensively on this type of arrangement using the Alesis for Stereophile. Just do a web search and you'll undoubtedly find his articles.
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Author: Clarence
Date: 2007-03-12 03:42
Most modern sound chip sets will be all that is needed for LPs.
On the software side, I have had good results with a stereo receiver feeding the input of the sound card using AudioGrabber as the software. I bought AudioGrabber as shareware for that feature, but it is free software now. Check with download.com.
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Author: awm34
Date: 2007-03-12 22:13
I've now researched the Alesis but, attractive as it is, it's too expensive ($800). I'm sure the results would be superior.
Space is also a concern as I've already moved my turntable from living room to den for my transfer project.
Alan Messer
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-03-13 01:01
As Clarence said, the modern chipsets used nowadays beat the quality of the average turntable output by miles.
I got Audio Cleaning Lab by Magix (under 40$), it more or less does everything automatically. (There's a demo version on their site last time I've checked)
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Ben
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