Simonml

thanks for all the advice! i found a used RME ADI 1 to experiment with. It is a 2 channel ad/da. i figure if I really like the conversion I can upgrade but with the research I have done 20bit at 48 MHz will be a good start for me to find if the results work for me. I do not intend to use scratch filters, I am a long time vinyl guy and accept the small ticks for what they are. Thanks again to everyone!

I would be be very happy with 24/96, however another Audiophile had his Mytek 96 for sale ( used for the exact same purpose), his description of the copies was that they were very nice however, he mentioned that the soundstage was smaller and the midrange detail was a bit recessed. Thus mimics what I have read about Mytek. I had not considered the korg. But it is something I will be actively looking at. thanks everyone!!

I have over 1500 LP's that I would dub and some very good reel tapes as well.

Thanks for all the replys!! I guess the AD/DA is the way to go. I am looking at some used ADC right now. cheers! Simon

Thank for for the reply, I am willing to spend between 400.00 to 500.00. Would that be an external sound card or a actual a/d converter?

Hello, i am am really new to computer audio. I am looking to convert my analogue collection (records and reels) on to my Macbook pro (mid 2010). will I have better sonic results by using an external a/d converter before goin into the Mac, or does going direct into the Mac anologue inputs with my source be better. sound quality and preservation of the sound is the most important to me. any feedback would be preciated. thanks, Simon