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(More customer reviews)I was thrilled to find this device, although I understand that serious audiophiles may want something more sophisticated, as noted in some other reviews here.
I had been looking for a way to copy my vinyl records onto CD, but the advice I got from audiophiles sounded like techno-babble gobble-de-gook to a low tech person like me. Then I discovered this little device, which worked like a charm.
Within minutes I had it hooked up to my laptop, installed the software, and connected it to my stereo system. In practically no time I was copying old records, ripping tracks from VHS tapes and DVDs, as well as audio cassettes.
You will need separate CD burning software, but I found that Windows Media Player worked fine. The software that comes with the device (LPRecorder and LPRipper) are used to do the copying and editing and they worked fine for me. More demanding users may want to purchase more sophisticated software that can clean up old vinyl tracks. (I do not recommend any of Roxio's products for this purpose as they have repeatedly failed on my computer, but other software is available).
LPRecorder is used to record your music; you can adjust the volume recording level and it has a "pause" button that works like the ones on cassette decks. LPRipper allows you to edit tracks, separate tracks if you are recording an entire album, and add fades. You can continually monitor the recordings until they are exactly the way you want them, adding your own fades and edits if you like. Once the tracks are saved in LPRipper, you can open them in Windows Media Player and then click the "Add" button to permanently install them there, add them to playlists, burn them onto CD, etc.
After a few days of playing around with this thing I felt like an expert and was compiling CDs of all sorts, which sound just great to me. However, I'm not an audiophile with a high-end stereo system; if you are, this device should still work for you, but you may need some of the additonal items mentioned by other reviewers (a pre-amp, additional audio software, and a shorter patch chord -- Yes, this one IS awfully long, but I suspect the manufacturer wanted to enable users to connect computers to stereo systems that may be located in different rooms).
Finally, I found the tech support people very helpful and responsive. Communicating with them by email cleared up one or two minor questions I had. They even recommended additional free software that could be downloaded and used in place of their own.
Happy recording!
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So, you've got a stack of LP records and tapes sitting around gathering dust. Some of those you probably can't even buy as CDs. With Xitel's INport, you can now record all your favourite vinyl and tapes back into your computer with crystal clear fidelity. Archive them, turn them into CDs, or even turn them into MP3s.Includes 30 feet of studio grade RCA audio cable and USB connect cableCompatible with Windows98SE, Me, 2000, XPComes with revolutionary CFB Software that makes recording simple and easy
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