What a nice and timely article. I have been recently exploring the vinyl ripping options for Mac's and your article answered several questions I had (mostly pertaining to ADC hookups). I had ripped about 20 LP's several years back on a PC, using a variety of confusing software, the internal ADC on the computer and a cheap phono pre-amp. Time consuming, frustrating, and wonderfully fulfilling! Looking forwards to reripping on the Mac w/ a little better understanding of workflow and formats desired. Thanks Again!