Small Milesone For this Viny Lover

[cwnorman]

This topic should probably be amended to the last topic on Turntables, but I thought it desrved its on thread. A lot of us viny lovers have to deal with great record collections that aren't digitally transferrable, spending way too much money on vinyl and cd's, and or somewhat inferior turntables with USB outputs.

 

This changed for me about two weeks ago. I'm a very proud owner of a Sumiko Pro-Ject Expression II and a Rotel 1062, which has an above average entry level phono stage. This rig has been more than I needed for my vinyl collection and I could not be happier with it. However, yesterday's new purchase of Bonnie Price Billy's lie down in the light would have only been enjoyed at home if it weren't for my recent purchase of a Pro-Ject Phono Box II USB Pre-amp.

 

The Phono Box II has a supposedly excellent entry level phono stage, that I home is superior to my Rotel, however, the real kicker for me was the USB output. Now I can simply attach my laptop to the pre-amp, and record any and all vinyl I want to.

 

I have yet to properly warm-up the pre-amp but will post my review in a month or so. This piece seems to be designed for those who have a entry level turntable with a receiver, etc., lacking in a proper phono stage. Pro-ject has also comeout with a Debut III model, their base turntable, with an integrated USB output.

 

I'll keep you posted.

 

PHONO BOX Pre-amp

 

DEBUT III

 

PS...the Phono box is a about the size of a CD case, stacked 3 high.