USB Phono Preamplifier

[itlarson]

Has anyone used a USB phono preamp to digitize LP's? I am looking at the ART USBPhonoPlus v2 and am interested if anyone has tried it, or just has thoughts on if it would be any good. In the past I have used an analog sound card and preamp, but I am thinking I could reduce noise by bypassing the sound card. Here is a link to the preamp:

bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381598-REG/ART_USB_PHONOPLUS_USBPhonoPlus_v2_Audio_Interface.html
(you will have to add the http part- the forum won't let me insert a link)

If anyone is interested, I am using Ubuntu Linux 8.10, Audacity 1.3.4-beta, an old Dual turntable, and Ortophon cartridge. Audacity is a free audio editor also available to Mac and Windows users.

 

[hollywooddreams]

I am starting the exact same project - just waiting for my turntable to arrive, I have the usb amplifier and I've started playing with it with cassette tapes. It seems to work okay but I'm yet to put it to the test with my records.

 

[WmAx]

Art usually produces fairly good quality products. I doubt the phono pre will be the weak link: instead, the table, arm and cartridge will probably be your limiting factors as well as the cleanliness of your records.

-Chris