I have recently ripped all my CDs with the Naim Uniti Core and I am LOVING streaming. It is wonderfully convenient, sounds great and now I want to rip my vinyl. I have hundreds of LPs collected in the 60s, 70s, and 80s and I recently was given 10 boxes of LPs (yes, 10 boxes is correct). I haven’t counted how many LPs that is, but it’s a lot! I can’t find room inside my house to store them properly, so the best option will be to add them to my SSD of ripped CDs and enjoy the same convenience in playing them.
I have already acquired the necessary hardware, but I could especially use some advice on software. And I need some help in confirming how to connect up my hardware.
Here’s what I have in hardware:
Windows Core i7 with dual boot Windows 7 Pro and Windows 10 Home
Rega Fono Mini A2D USB Phono Stage
Rega RP40 Anniversary Turntable
ASUS Xonar Essence STX II Internal Sound Card
Audiomat Arpege Integrated Tube Amp
Spendor S3/5 Monitor Speakers
This is how I propose to chain the hardware, starting with a USB cable between Computer and Rega Fono Mini.
Rega TT > Rega Mini > Audiomat Arpege > Spendor Speakers
I’ve left out the sound card. Can I do that?? I would prefer to bypass my soundcard in favor of the superior Audiomat Arpege, but perhaps it’s not involved in the digitizing process so in that case I need to include the sound card in the chain as below:
Rega TT > ASUS Sound Card > Audiomat Arpege > Spendor Speakers
Comments much needed please!
Software:
I’d like to find software that’ll digitize to at least 16/44, but will also look up Album Title, artwork and track info. So far, I only have Audacity followed by Perfect Tunes on my list of possibles. I am sure there are other options and I’d love to hear about them.
Lastly, I’d welcome advice on whether I need to invest in a linear power supply for the Rega Fono Mini to replace the typical wall wart. And whether I need to invest in something to reduce noise in the USB interface. Or is that overkill...
Janet
I have already acquired the necessary hardware, but I could especially use some advice on software. And I need some help in confirming how to connect up my hardware.
Here’s what I have in hardware:
Windows Core i7 with dual boot Windows 7 Pro and Windows 10 Home
Rega Fono Mini A2D USB Phono Stage
Rega RP40 Anniversary Turntable
ASUS Xonar Essence STX II Internal Sound Card
Audiomat Arpege Integrated Tube Amp
Spendor S3/5 Monitor Speakers
This is how I propose to chain the hardware, starting with a USB cable between Computer and Rega Fono Mini.
Rega TT > Rega Mini > Audiomat Arpege > Spendor Speakers
I’ve left out the sound card. Can I do that?? I would prefer to bypass my soundcard in favor of the superior Audiomat Arpege, but perhaps it’s not involved in the digitizing process so in that case I need to include the sound card in the chain as below:
Rega TT > ASUS Sound Card > Audiomat Arpege > Spendor Speakers
Comments much needed please!
Software:
I’d like to find software that’ll digitize to at least 16/44, but will also look up Album Title, artwork and track info. So far, I only have Audacity followed by Perfect Tunes on my list of possibles. I am sure there are other options and I’d love to hear about them.
Lastly, I’d welcome advice on whether I need to invest in a linear power supply for the Rega Fono Mini to replace the typical wall wart. And whether I need to invest in something to reduce noise in the USB interface. Or is that overkill...
Janet