I don't want discuss about the audiophile aspects of vinyl vs CDs, but many people would certainly like to convert their LP collection into CD. There are various reasons to do this: to play your music in the car stereo, in the iPod, or simply to save a digital copy of the music just in case the LP is damaged.
The easiest way to convert LPs into CDs is use a turntable that can be connected directly to the computer through an USB port like the one recently announced by Sony.
The new PS-LX300USB turntable provides fully automatic operation of vinyl playback at 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds. It offers a belt drive system for reduced motor noise and rotational stability, in addition to a static balance tone arm with a bonded diamond stylus for precise tracking and low record wear. A supplied moving-magnet phonograph cartridge and built-in phonograph pre-amp allows for compatibility with A/V receivers without a phonograph input.
The turntable is packaged with Sound Forge Audio Studio software for simple professional-quality audio editing and production on a home computer, allowing for MP3 playback on portable music players.
The new turntable will be available in March for about $150.
