by Albert Juul

Created on: March 15, 2007   Last Updated: April 19, 2007

Vinyl records may be pretty much obsolete, but for those of you who refuse to let go of the past there's some good news now you don't have to. Ion Audio has created the world's first USB turntable record player the iTTUSB. Sporting a sleek, silver base, the iTTUSB turntable has a traditionally rectangular shape on its right side and is curved on the left.

The iTTUSB sports a traditional stylus arm that is swings out and lowered onto the record. The iTTUSB has many traditional features such as an 45 RPM adapter for smaller single song records, adjustable anti-skating control for stereo balancing and RCA output jacks in case you want to connect to your home stereo. The iTTUSB can be connected to your Macintosh or Windows PC via a USB cable.

The iTTUSB comes with software that can convert your records into digital audio format such as MP3 or you can use any recording program that you may already have on your computer. Software is also included that allows you to remove the clicks and pops that are produced from any scratches that may be on the record.

When you want to start recording your record simply place the record on the turntable and begin playing. The music will be instantly recorded onto your computer in the audio format of your choice. The audio files can then be managed in anyway you choose, transfer then to your MP3 player or onto your iTunes or any other program you use to play your music.

The iTTUSB plays 331/3 and 45 RPM and 78's. The list price for this cool piece of machinery just $145. So now you can transfer all those groovy old tunes onto your computer and get nostalgic for the good old days. Party on dude.

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