arthurp Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Howdy Folks I have a strong desire to record my vinyl albums in an easy way. I dont want to disassemble my RP 10 from my primary stereo system and link it up to my PC. Instead I was hoping to buy a new TT that can record and operate as a second TT for my study. I have in my study Axis Voicebox-S Bookshelf Speakers, a Bryston 4B3 amp and a Tron preamp with a Cary CD player and an old Eumig Tuner. I mostly listen to my Astell & Kern and the Tuner. Most of the music on my portable music player are CD's I've ripped. So I was looking for a TT with a dual function. Firstly to rip my vinyl simply, and secondly when working in my study listen to Albums. I note there is a PRO-JECT DEBUT CARBON RECORDMASTER HIRES TT that may suit this function. I have no experience of it. Anybody out there in Stereonet land that has any feedback on this recording TT and /or my approach and alternatives would be much appreciated.
t_mike Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 What you want is one of these; https://www.psaudio.com/products/nuwave-phono-converter/ Audiophile standard conversion and a good phono stage to boot. 1
gibbo9000 Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 I have the Carbon Recordmaster Hires and am very happy with it. It does what you outline. I am mainly digital and don't listen to a lot of vinyl direct - so mainly use it for ripping, and every now and then to listen to an album. It makes that very easy. Flexible in its connections and sounds as I would expect a $1k Pro-Ject turntable to - which is pretty good. Note its analogue output is line level and it has a level adjustment on board to adjust that, and digital signal out level. I did consider separates as I have had before but I am also into simplification! When I looked it was the best of the available turntables with pre-amp and A/D built in and I think it still fits that bill. It is quite a small footprint as well. Its only quirk is that if you use its analogue input to digital output (which I do for the good old cassette deck) you need the platter turning for the A/D to be available. Gibbo
arthurp Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 Appreciate the options guys. Ill check out both. Cheers
gibbo9000 Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Good luck with the decision - both good outcomes at different 'budget' points. Note the Hires is often on special with new price <$800 1
arthurp Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 Thanks I have a local provider who will sell for just under $800. Will check it out. Cheers
Gerry_AU Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 On 10/02/2020 at 11:43 AM, arthurp said: Appreciate the options guys. Ill check out both. @arthurp, what decision did you come to? I have just ordered the RECORDMASTER for myself, as an upgrade to my AT-LP120-USB - the cueing lever has gone in it. May be fixable, but wanted a new TT.
arthurp Posted September 22, 2020 Author Posted September 22, 2020 I think I’ll sit tight for now. thanks for circling back. cheers
Gerry_AU Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 No worries - I know I am commenting after 7 months, but I just happened to come across your post as I was poking around. All the best.
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