Re: [ARSCLIST] Outboard ADC recommendations

[Don Cox <doncox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 15/03/04, Vernon Miller wrote:
> I know this has probably been covered in countless other topics but I
> can't seem to get to the archive database to search it, so apologies
> in advance.
>
> I want to buy an outboard ADC for digitizing some of my vinyl. In the
> past I've used my old faithful Turtle Beach Monterey PCI card, but
> given its age and my current computer config that's no longer an
> option.
>
> I'd like an external solution that's either USB 2.0 or Firewire (with
> a slight preference for USB). I want to balance price with quality of
> analog inputs and ADC. I don't need a full-blown "USB sound card
> solution" but would certainly consider consumer units such as the
> Creative Audigy 2 NX if they have a decent analog section.

Terratec have a better reputation than Creative for audio work. The
focus at Creative is on sound for games players.


> This is not super-deluxe archival, it's just for devoted hobby use,
> but I want to get the best value for my money.

Regards
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Don Cox
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