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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
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