Ion Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't be put off by the price of this little guy (cheap doesn't always mean bad). Perfect small turntable comes with two software programs for CD conversion of desired. Reasonable built in speaker (ok so it's not surround sound stereo!) allows for playback at record shows, while you're on vacation etc... Battery option allows sound-hounds to check quality at garage sales before buying... Alltogether a nice turntable for the price. I upgraded from the ITTUSB, and am very happy with my decision. Built in carry case makes this perfect in my book! Ok so not the kind of thing you'd buy to create your 'home theatre' system, but ideal for the hobbyist/small time vinyl explorer

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Product Description:
ake your vinyl collection on the go with the Ion Audio iPTUSB portable turntable, which runs on both AC power (with included adapter) or six D-sized batteries. Additionally, with its USB connectivity, you'll be able to jack it into your Windows- or Mac-based PC to easily turn your LPs and 45s into digital files.


The Ion Audio iPTUSB portable, USB-connected turntable (see larger image
as well as a schematic of control panel features).


The included cover with handle (see larger image). The iPTUSB also has a line input jack so you can connect other music sources such as cassette decks, and turn your other music into MP3s. It also includes controls for adjusting the gain (if audio from the turntable is too quite or too loud), audio level of the line out, tone control, and pitch control (up to ±10 percent). Once on your computer, you can listen, make custom playlists, record it to CD, and transfer it to your iPod or MP3 player. It has a built-in speaker for listening to your records and monitoring your recordings.
It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Vinyl Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. And it also includes a dust cover with handle, cartridge with stylus, 45RPM adapter, cables, and slipmat.

Key Features

Turn your records into MP3s and listen anywhere
Plug and play USB: no drivers needed
Protective dust cover with integrated carrying handle
Plays all standard sized records up to 12 inches
Fits in a standard 12-inch record case
Battery powered by six D-sized batteries or AC power adapter
Built-in speaker
33 and 45 RPM speeds
±10 percent pitch control
Headphone output--both 1/8- and 1/4-inch jacks
Line output for home listening
1/8-inch-stereo line input digitize music from cassettes or other sources
Works with Mac and PC

What's in the Box
iPTUSB turntable, dust cover, slipmat, 45 rpm adapter, cartridge with pre-assembled stylus, USB cable, audio cables, power adapter, software CD, quick start guide
Computer Requirements

PC: Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
Mac: OS X 10.4 or later

With EZ Vinyl Converter, you can quickly start recording LP tracks...

...and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags.

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Victoria GDI-TW3USB 7-in-One Stereo Entertainment Center with Built-In Download to USB/PC or Mac Review

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(More customer reviews)Being a babyboomer, I came along during the fabulous music of the 50s and 60s. I have a large collection of records and cassettes, but I was running out of ways to play them with the change in technology. With the Grace Digital Audio Tunewriter I can now play the records and cassettes and even cds. As an added bonus, I can copy both records and cassettes to cds and take fresh copies of my music with me in cd format. I love this machine! It took a while to figure out how to copy and convert to cd, but now it's a snap.

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Product Description:
DIGITIZE YOUR ENTIRE VINYL & CASSETTE COLLECTION The Victoria Tunewriter III is a multi-functioning music system equipped with a unique recording feature allowing you to record your music from VINYL, CASSETTE or AUX directly to your PC or Mac. Edit your digitally recorded audio tracks with the FREE included Audacity Cross-Platform Sound Editor. Burn your entire album to CD, convert your songs to MP3 for use on your iPod and add all your recorded files to your computer's music library. The Tunewriter III is the solution for your irreplaceable vinyl or cassette tap collection, stored away for years, gathering dust in your attic, stacked at the back of your closet or forgotten on book shelves. Record your music collection to CD's and forever modernize your collection of records and tapes for personal use and to share with friends and family. The retro-style recordable turntable is a beautifully designed system that combines the most modern USB technology and LCD display with "old school" look and feel. The system has all the components to play your vinyl albums, cassette tapes, compact disks and your favorite AM/FM radio.

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Ion Tape2PC USB Cassette Deck Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I purchased the ION I read many articles on the Internet about how to transfer my audio cassettes to CD/iPod.I was overwhelmed by the technical terms, so I thought the ION would be the answer to my dreams:an easy, trouble-free solution.I assumed, that the ION (at it's steep price) would give me all I needed for simple, stress-free transfers.

I was wrong.The ION is a bad-investment for a number of reasons:

1.The ION is huge.
2.The software included with my ION was defective (Chinese characters appeared when I tried to load the application) -- and although the folders opened in English, they still didn't load.
3.The recording software for MAC users is available FREE on line.
4.If you have an old tape deck, or any cassette player with audio-out ports, you can go to Radio Shack (which I just did), buy a standard issue "Y" connector (1/8" stereo plug on one end and a white (male) and yellow (male) plug on the other end and (voila) you are done -- you now have precisely what the ION gives you:all for about about $15.

Believe me, I am no computer/tech genius.I'm a forty-something mom.Butbuying and plugging in the "Y" connector was super easy.

The ION merely gives you an old-fashioned, basic cassette deck, basic software (and, in the case of Audacity, something that is free from the Internet) and a USB connector (which does exactly the same thing as the $15 Radio Shack Y-connecter).

After that, you are on your own.I found the steepest learning curve was figuring out how to use the audio recording software.When I was stymied by the defective ION software, I discovered Garage Band was already on my iMac -- but I have since downloaded and use Audacity (on both my husband's PC and my iMAC).

The ION directions are so basic as to be nearly indecipherable.And as far as the Audacity software goes, the ION literature says something like:if you've never used audio recording software stick with the EZ converter software (which I believe only works on PCs).

Please also note that the ION literature doesn't tell you the next most important step you must take to make the ION work (goodness knows how any of the other reviewers were able to use their ION w/o a good working knowledge of their computer and/or audio recording.In short, you must go into your Control Panel (PC) or System Preference (MAC) and make sure you change your sound input option to in-line audio port (if using a Y-connector) or USB (if sticking with the ION).

Buyer Beware: think twice before you click to buy the ION.If you have a cassette player (or access to one) with output audio ports (most have them), you can buy the Y-connector and download the software for free.

To Amazon's credit, it appears they will refund my money and cover the cost of return shipment because of the defective software contained with the ION I purchased.

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Product Description:
Reclaim those old cassettes--both store-bought and recorded from the radio or live performances--and save them to your PC with the Ion Tape 2 PC USB dual cassette deck, which is compatible with both Windows- and Mac-based computers. Just plug the Tape 2 PC into your computer using the provided USB cable, install the software and start converting your music.


The Ion Tape 2 PC USB dual cassette deck (see larger schematic image of front panel controls)
It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Tape Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. Windows users can download a version of EZ Tape Converter with Gracenote MusicID technology for free. It automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you.
When you're finished archiving your cassettes to your computer, Tape 2 PC can connect to your stereo system using standard RCA cables for convenient cassette listening in your living room, garage, or wherever your stereo system resides. Other features include recording level adjustment, dubbing (from deck A to deck B) with high-speed dubbing capabilities, and gain adjustment.

Key Features

Transfer music on your tapes to MP3
Dual-dubbing cassette deck
Plug and Play USB connection--no drivers needed
Works with Metal and CrO2 tapes
EZ Tape Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) software for hassle-free recording

What's in the Box
Tape 2 PC, USB cable, RCA stereo audio cable, software CD, quick start manual
Computer Requirements

PC running Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
Mac running OS X 10.4 or higher
One available USB 1.1 port or higher

With EZ Tape Converter, you can quickly start recording LP tracks...

...and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags.

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