NY Times reviews 2 phono turntables that connect directly to computers

Byte wrote:

> No need for this turntable. I've had my turntable connected to my PC
> for over 3 years thru the amplifyer to the input on my soundcard. Below
> website will tell you how to do this.

I have a good music system that includes a very good turntable with a
McIntosh preamplifier with phono inputs. The output of the preamp will
connect directly to my external multi channel USB sound card located
with the music system so I only have to run a single USB cable over to
the computer. However, for other reasons, I require a very good sound
card which alone costs about as much as one of those turntables that
connect directly. Many younger people do not have a turntable. For
these, on of the mentioned turntables would be an option. Also many
computers do not come with a line level input for their inexpensive
integrated sound cards. Some have a microphone input, but this would
require a a device to equalize the phono cartridge output and match the
level to that of a microphone input. For these people lacking a
computer with line level inputs, the mentioned turntable with the USB
output would be a decent option.

> "cwdjrxyz" wrote:
>

> > See
> > http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/21/bu...html?th&emc=th
> > .. You likely will have to register with the NY Times to read this, but
> > it is free.
> >
> > The turntables both cost under US $200. One connects via USB and the
> > other via audio inputs for computers that have them. Programs for the
> > computer allow modest editing if you wish. While this is not high end
> > audio equipment, the turntables likely are good enough for many,
> > especially if the old records are not in prime condition in the first
> > place.