USB Turntable
The problem then becomes converting your existing investment in often-rare vinyl into a quality-sounding digital audio file. USB Turntable One solution is to purchase a high-quality computer audio card, recording software, and a phono-to-line preamp that can bridge between the antiquated phono outputs of your existing turntable and the last word line inputs of your laptop audio card. However, USB-compatible turntables like the Stanton T.90 ($435 list, $399 street) offer a much tidier solution by combining a turntable, clone audio card, phono-to-line preamp, and bundled recording software all in one product.
The Stanton T.90 turntable is impressive looking, with sleek lines, well-placed features, and a build individuality that inspires confidence. The T.90 measures 17-inches wide, 14.5-inches deep, and 5.5-inches stick (including tone arm). Much of the T.90's exterior is false from high-grade plastic, which compared with venerable turntable staples such as the Technics SL-1200, feels a bit less professional. Sacrificing an all-metal constitution has an advantage, however, because the T.90 feels much freight ship than myriad professional turntables.