I have a Audio Technica LP120-USB turntable, which seems to be a "USB Device" that does not allow level adjustment, which even the cheapest tapedecks had in the days of cassettes. What is the use of that? The one attempt I made to convert to mp3 files resulted in very low level, very treble-ly files that were unlistenable. Maddeningly, in searching the internet I haven't found one USB turntable whose specs tell me whether this seemingly important feature is part of their capabilities. I'm (trying to) use VinylStudio on a Mac.
Can anyone point me to turntables (or other components) that will allow me to make high quality mp3s, or preferable FLAC, files from my vinyl? Bonus points if the turntables are still available new on the market and if they are not in the four figure range...
Thanks!
They are all rubbish. Something like the NAD PP 4 with a conventional turntable (maybe second hand) is the way to go.
The NAD controls the level via a knob on the front.
Ahh! Wonder why that never turned up in any of my searches? Looks like just the thing. I appreciate your response!
I don't think NAD have made a great job of marketing it 🤷�♂️
What happens if you adjust the volume in Sound Settings -> Device properties?
Nothing useful - it's a sham and VinylStudio bypasses it.
Quote from: jveezer on April 14, 2024, 06:44:52 PMAhh! Wonder why that never turned up in any of my searches? Looks like just the thing. I appreciate your response!
I can recommend the IFI phono preamp also. It supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges and has a highly useful rumble filter. I use it with a MusicHall MF 7.1 tt. Sounds wonderful. That cartridge and preamp combination beat my Grado gold/Creek preamp by a lot...
Quote from: LtMandella on May 08, 2024, 07:00:49 AMI can recommend the IFI phono preamp also.
Hi. If you imply the Zen Phone, an affordable thing to start with, I suppose noisy things (unless its balanced output is used) will do the bad thing.
The OP should use an controllable input ADC IYKWIM.
not phone. phono preamp with RIAA eq.