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1. susang
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   Any recommendation for a local source to transfer a 1970 album from vinyl to cd and/or mp3? Doesn't need to be fabulous quality as it's a kid's story album, and mostly nostalgia. Hoping to not pay a lot. Thanks!

   Posted 6 months ago #         

2. chrisma
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   You could do this yourself with one of these (buy it at Radio Shack) and either Windows Sound Recorder (built-in to Windows Vista and 7) or Audacity (Google it). I'm sure Mac has some built in sound capture and editing software too.

   This assumes you have a turntable with RCA outs.

   If you want to try this, I can give you more complete instructions. The adapter shouldn't cost more than $5, and the software is all free (or already included with your computer).

   Posted 6 months ago #         

3. JoB
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   bed bath and beyond has an adv for a product they say will do the job for under 100..
   that might be a bit much for one album...
   but where there is one bit of vinyl there is bound to be another :)

   Posted 6 months ago #         

4. chrisma
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   Or you could go this route:

   MP3 Encoding Turntable | $80 Amazon.com

   And along the lines of my first post, here's some DIY instructions, with a link to a demo video.

   Posted 6 months ago #         

5. valvashon
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   I might be able to do it for a small fee. I've got a good turntable, sound editing software and can burn a disc for you. Plus, it's something my kid might enjoy as well.

   Val

   Posted 6 months ago #         

6. clark5080
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   I think even costco has USB turntables

   Posted 6 months ago #         

7. susang
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   Thanks for all your recommendations! Valvashon, if you'd be willing to pass along your email, maybe we could set something up?

   Posted 5 months ago #         

8. valvashon
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   My e-mail is my username plus earthlink.net. I'd be happy to come by and pick up your album some afternoon. I can try for a turnaround of a week or so but probably couldn't get it back to you any quicker.

   Val

   Posted 5 months ago #         

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