Audio Technica AT-LP2D
LP-to-Digital Recording System

Connecting the AT-LP2D to your PC (or your hi-fi 'Line In' for that matter) is a breeze as there are two types of outputs. The 'Preamp On' mode will give you enough signal level (200mV) to plug directly into the 'Line In' of your PC Sound Card. All the necessary frequency compensation (RIAA) is already done for you by the decks internal circuitry so as far as this is concerned, it's plug and play.

The other output which is the 'pre-amp off' mode is a standard output to connect to a normal phono/turntable input on your hifi or amplifier, or indeed a phono preamp if you have one. If you do have a good quality phono preamp then this is probably the way to go.

The only down side to this deck is that it's a bit light weight. Having said that, it uses an aluminum turntable which is light, but at least it runs flat/true. I've seen many decks using plastic turntable platters which aren't very flat with practically no weight at all causing poor wow and flutter and trackablilty.

On the 'up' side, there have been many comments from customers having been pleasantly surprised with the sound quality for the price, plus it's fitted with an Audio Technica cartridge/stylus and as they don't really make poor quality kit you're off to a good start there.

All in all I reckon this is a very good package.

What's in the Box: AT-PL50 turntable, aluminum platter, audiophile-quality stereo cartridge, Cakewalk Pyro software, record care kit (with record care solution, brush pad, storage base, and double-sided adhesive tape), PC adapter cable, user's manual

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Product Features and Technical Details Product Features

LP-to-digital recording system for transferring vinyl to MP3, WAV, or WMA formats

Includes stereo turntable with built-in phono pre-amp for computer connection

Plays 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds; audiophile-quality Dual Magnet phono cartridge

Cakewalk Pyro software removes LP's clicks and pops and minimizes hiss

Turntable measures 14.17 x 3.82 x 14.06 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

The Spec for the ION Turntable is shown Below.

Technical Details

Turntable type: Belt driven, fully automatic
Motor: DC servo-controlled Speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Turntable platter: Aluminum
Wow and flutter: 0.25 percent WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB
Output level: 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz (pre-amp "off"); 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz (pre-amp "on")
Phono pre-amp gain: 38 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
Cartridge: Integrated audiophile Dual Magnet stereo with replaceable stylus
Software: Cakewalk Pyro: Special features: DeClicker, removes clicks, pops, and crackles. DeNoiser which cleans hiss and hum) Supported digital formats: MP3, WAV, WMA
Record care kit: Yes, with solution, brush pad, and adhesive tape
PC adapter cable: Yes
System requirements: Minimum: 500 MHz or better Intel or AMD processor, Windows 2000/XP, 128 MB RAM, CD-R or CD-RW writer; recommended: 1.5 GHz or better Intel or AMD processor, Windows 2000/XP, 256 MB RAM, CD-R or CD-RW writer, 1 GB free disk space * Turntable width: 14.17 inches * Turntable height: 3.82 inches * Turntable depth: 14.06 inches * Turntable weight: 5.3 pounds * Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Audio Technica AT-LP2D LP-to-Digital Recording System