[kj] OT : any thoughts on the ION USB turntable ?

[B. Oliver Sheppard]

Back on December 7, 2007, there was an exchange on this very list about 
the Ion USB turntable. I have one and can't recommend it. It sucks. 
Hollow plastic, looks great in photos, in person it feels like a 
Fischer-Price toy, and every time I use it to play records or rip vinyl 
to mp3 it emits a static-y interference ruins the sounds. Here's what 
was said:


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Subject: Re: [kj] OT: Turntables
From: "B. Oliver Sheppard" <bigblackhair at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:27:31 -0600

Does he have the Ion USB turntable?

That's what I have -- an Ion USB turntable. It works with my Mac, but it 
would also work with a PC. It is a piece of crap. On problem I haven't 
been able to solve is that it seems to emit some radio interference 
signal that makes the vinyl rips sound extra, extra scratchy. It hasn't 
worked very reliably at all.

So don't get the Ion USB turntable for vinyl-to-computer mp3rips. It sucks.

-Oliver




Christof hamille wrote:

I have a friend that bought one that has a usb connection.  Don;t know 
the name of the compay

DON"T GET IT
He said it is the biggest piece of garbage and he wouldn't put a Bread 
lp on it (meaning it will wreck you vinyl)
If you already have a turntable you can pick up a cheap audio interface, 
that is decent, for under $100


Chris




pssyche23 wrote:

> * 

> http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001001&langId=-1&searchTerms=ION+USB&x=24&y=3 

> <http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001001&langId=-1&searchTerms=ION+USB&x=24&y=3> *

>  

> Anyone know about these ION products ? Worth the investment ? I've 

> managed to get hold of the "other" (non-MD) Ski Patrol 7" singles 

> (Everything Is Temporary/Silent Scream and Bright Shiny 

> Things/Electric Bell Girls both on Clever Metal) and I'm keen to 

> digitize this vinyl and other rare John Peel sessions (such as Ski 

> Patrol, 1919, Folk Devils #1, Headhunters) from old C90's for 

> uploading to Yousendit.com - any comments gratefully received ... 

> Regards, Antoni   

>