Wow.. I guess there’s a larger market than I thought for USB enabled/connected turntables as Sony has introduced the new PS-LX300USB turntable. As you probably guessed it, the USB connection allows the PS-LX300USB to be connected to a computer system which makes it easy for consumers to convert vinyl records into digital files.

Features of the Sony PS-LX300USB include:

• Fully automatic operations at 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds
• Belt drive system for reduced motor noise and rotational stability
• Static balance tone arm with a bonded diamond stylus for precise tracking and low record wear
• Moving magnet phonograph cartridge
• Built-in phonograph pre-amp

The turntable comes with Sony’s Sound Forge Audio Studio software for audio editing and production on a PC. You’ll be able to buy the PS-LX300USB for around $150 starting next month.

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Are you one of many who still have a large LP record collection? Interested in perhaps digitizing those records? Well consider the new Audio-Technica AT-LP2D-USB LP-to-digital recording system - a complete USB turntable and software package that makes it easy to transfer vinyl records straight to digital media files and to the CD format. Features of the AT-LP2D-USB include the following:

• USB output - directly connect the system to your PC or Mac
• Built-in switchable stereo phono/line level pre-amplifier. Permits use of turntable with stereo systems having either magnetic-phono inputs or “AUX” (line-level) inputs; also allows convenient use of turntable with most powered speakers
• PC & Mac compatible
• Fully automatic operation keeps LPs scratch free
• Two speeds: 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
• Professional aluminum platter stabilizes records for the best-sounding play back
• Balanced tone arm with soft damping control prevents excess wear on your LP collection
• Switchable built-in pre-amplifier with line-level RCA output cables
• Integral Audio-Technica Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus
• Removable dust cover
• Comes with Cakewalk PYRO software for the PC platform and Audacity for both PC and Mac

The AT-LP2D-USB has an MSRP of $229 and will be on exhibit at CES 2008.

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