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Audio Technica AT-LP2D-USB Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable with USB Output- Includes Recording Software and Dual Magnet Cartridge specifications:

Audio Technica AT-LP2D-USB Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable with USB Output, Includes Recording Software and Dual Magnet Cartridge Description:
Get your classic albums off the counter and into your MP3 player. Audio Technica makes it easier than ever to move your albums to the digital realm with this new AT LP2D USB recording system. The AT LP2D USB stereo turntable comes equipped with a USB output that lets direct connection to your computer. The system also offers: state of the art recording software—,Cakewalk for PC use and Audacity for MAC or PC, an integral dual magnet Audio Technica phono cartridge, and a USB cable and adapter cables. The turntable includes a fitted switchable phono/line preamp that lets connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono or line level input.

Audio Technica AT-LP2D-USB Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable with USB Output, Includes Recording Software and Dual Magnet Cartridge Reviews:

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241 of 244 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of five stars
Excellent quality, particularly for the price!,
October 23, 2007

By&nbsp,Juniorverse1 See all my reviews

First, I am not sure if the last reviewer had his sound card input set properly, or if he forgot to switch this turntable’s pre amp switch to the correct setting, but mine sounded great. As well, I elected to use the RCA output on this and not the USB. Maybe he haved audio quality problems with the USB part? Many users seem to have an issue with static and otherwise poor audio when using the USB connection. Instead, I propose using the RCA output on this unit connected to your PC’s audio in jack for the best sound quality. Read on.

I’ve never owned any LPs before, but I newly got a real craving for many combinations that only appeared on DJ only LPs. So I bought some, with this turntable so I can rip them into MP3s.

Everything arrived on the same day, so I was like a kid in a candy store. All I can say is HOORAY!

There are two variants of this Audio Technica turntable. One has USB potential, and the other which is a bit less expensive doesn’t. But, with the USB output, there are good old RCA outputs on this turntable. The turntable also comes with two RCA to stereo 3.5mm mini plug adapters: one male adapter for connecting to stereos, powered speakers, or a mixer with 3.5mm mini jack inputs, and one female adapter for connecting to amplified speakers or another devices with a mini plug. Just, you may be able to connect this turntable to nearly anything without having to go out and buy extra cables or adapters.

The unit has three buttons on the front: start, stop, and up/down. I am sure you may be able to guess what each of these does. This is an auto turntable, so the arm is controlled by the buttons no have to manually lift and place the needle back down.

The turntable also has a pre amp switch, for either “line” or “phono” output. This way, you may be able to connect it to most devices, if they have an amplifier or not.

The setup of the turntable itself is pretty easy. Follow the information to easily place the platter onto the turntable and pull the drive belt onto the motor spindle illustrations are included.

I elected to connect the RCA cables to one of the adapters, and connected that to the “line in” mini jack input on my digital sound card. Theoretically, I did not have to buy this more expensive USB variant of the turntable since I’m not using the USB output, but that is next to the point :

There are two CDs included in the package: one for Cakewalk Pyro 2004/2005 commercial software, and one for Audacity open source software. Cakewalk Pyro isn’t matched with Windows Vista, so I installed Audacity check their web site for newer variants if desired.

After installing Audacity, I selected my input source “line in”, put the 1st LP on, and heard exactly what I hoped to hear. High quality music and sound. So I restarted the LP, hit the record button in Audacity, and waiting for the song to finish. Then I hit the “stop” button in Audacity to stop recording, quickly and easily trimmed some the dead space before and after the song, and exported it to a high quality, high bit rate MP3.

For the money, I could not asked for anything better. Everything sounds very clear, and could not be easier. I greatly recommend this product. If you have a line in jack on your sound card which most do, and could like to use that, save yourself some bucks and go with the model that does not have the USB output. I am not sure if the other model comes with a CD for Audacity maybe only Pyro, but Audacity is an open source free download on the web anyway. Either way, you will not be disappointed.

Happy ripping! :

The non USB variant of this turntable appears here:

Audio Technica AT LP2DA LP to Digital Recording System

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105 of 105 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of five stars
Audio Technica LP2D USB works as advertised,
November 26, 2007

By&nbsp,Jim in Virginia Alexandria, VA , USA See all my reviews

I bought the Audio Technica AT LP2D USB turntable through from SkyBox USA. Item arrived punctually and was so easy to set up and use as part of my normal stereo system. USB cable is six feet so we left it connected to turntable all the time and feed it out the side of the stereo cabinet to connect to laptop.

Pyro software is user friendly I have a PC. My son loaded the Audacity software on his Mac and began making his own recordings too. The manual that came with this product allowed us to set up in 30 minutes and we began digitizing the 1st album now. 1st evening we digitized four albums. The turntable and software produced excellent recordings. Lets editing, cleaning up and marking tracks at the click of the mouse. An LP takes about 40 minutes to play and record. It then took about 3 5 minutes to clean up and mark, and another four to burn the CD. You may be able to keep the “raw” digital project data on your hard drive till you’re pleased with the recordings MP3 or CD.

Since this variant of the turntable also has the USB feed out the back, we connected as our normal turntable and connect the laptop “in parallel” to make the recordings. We enjoyed listening to the music through the stereo amplifier and speakers simultaneously we recorded.

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92 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of five stars
Lovin’ It,
April 2, 2008

By&nbsp,J.C. Southern California See all my reviews

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I received this as a gift some months ago. I loaded the software, plugged the turntable into my computer had to assemble many parts, but it’s pretty straight forward and started playing my music. The sound is great and the recording easy. The software audacity is pretty easy to use, but you must research the information on the internet because they don’t come with the software disk. They’re readily available though.

The turntable is pretty hard. It has what appear like shock absorbing feet as you see on high quality electronic parts. The turntable is aluminum not plastic with a rubber mat that sits on it to protect the LP. It has a much needed dust cover which many don’t come with. There are three buttons: up/down, start and stop. The start button lifts the arm, starts the table turning and gently sets the needle on the record. Stop does the reverse. Up down, simply raises or gently lowers the needle. There’s never a have to touch the arm of the turntable, which is a big advantage to your records by minimizing the likelihood of your causing scratches by setting down or lifting the needle manually. The arm does return automatically at the end.

Great product and could greatly recommend.

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1. Irvin Says:
   May 1, 2009 at 4:32 pm

   I saw Staples has it for sale

2. Ashley W. Says:
   May 2, 2009 at 6:31 pm

   Closeout prices aren’t a better deal so no point in waiting, buy it now.

3. Says:
   May 3, 2009 at 4:56 pm

   So far the best offer for audio technica can usually be found at an online dealer

4. Adeline Says:
   May 4, 2009 at 5:56 pm

   Cant beat online deals for audio technica, plus free shipping at most stores over a certain amount

5. Tina K. Says:
   May 5, 2009 at 11:54 pm

   Getting it online will always be more cheap than store price

6. Cory Says:
   May 6, 2009 at 5:49 pm

   Not sure, but it’s pretty expensive in Chicago area, maybe try Bestbuy

7. Louis J Says:
   May 7, 2009 at 0:14 pm

   None of the stores in Fort Worth had it in stock so i had to buy it from ebay

8. Phyllis R. Says:
   May 8, 2009 at 2:48 pm

   Is price of audio technica at lower online than in Walmart

9. Santos Says:
   May 9, 2009 at 2:23 pm

   saw audio technica at reviewed everywhere, and this really is the cheapest price

10. Stanley Z Says:
    May 10, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Buy it at amazon, has free shipping over $50, i think

11. Carl74 Says:
    May 11, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    I did try Target, no deals worth mentioning

12. Betty E. Says:
    May 12, 2009 at 0:13 pm

    Usually price of audio technica is cheap for musical instruments

13. Gregory73 Says:
    May 13, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    Anyone know of a coupon for Denver area?

14. Troy Says:
    May 14, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Bestbuy had it for sale

15. Ernest A Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Looked for coupon sites

16. Stephanie G. Says:
    May 16, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Pros: Great product for the price. Cons: Hard to find in stock

17. Melissa T. Says:
    May 17, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    price of audio technica is a great deal for musical instruments

18. Gloria B. Says:
    May 18, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Nothing in Frye Electronics, couldnt find rebates or coupons

19. Cary Says:
    May 19, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    I am looking to buy one in El Paso so i dont pay for shipping if it’s not free

20. Alfred B Says:
    May 20, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Review pretty much sums it up, great deal

21. Sandra R. Says:
    May 21, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Very good value for the money.

22. Dorothy K. Says:
    May 22, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    i got it in Staples store that had a clearance sale, but generally online deals are better

23. Carla Says:
    May 23, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    I checked Costco and they dont have any wholesale deals are there any wholesale deals online?

24. Jonathan F Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Will check local outlet for any discounted deals on

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