USB Turntables
The turntable has come a long way from the old-school gramophones of the early 1900s. For years, they remained the centerpiece of any stereo system, even as other components changed. Even with the advent of cassette tapes and CDs, there was still a niche for turntables among vinyl enthusiasts and DJs. That's a niche that still exists, and with music moving into the digital realm, USB turntables are the perfect way to connect your vinyl collection with your modern electronics. Whether you're a DJ who lives to scratch or an audiophile with a taste for the unmatched character of vinyl's analog sound, a USB turntable is definitely something that belongs in your collection.
Interested in something compact enough to easily take with you wherever you go? Take a look at the Numark PT-01USB Portable USB Turntable. With its built-in speaker, battery power, cover and carrying handle, this turntable is built to travel from the ground up. If you're looking for a full-sized model, Numark's TTUSB Belt-Drive Turntable is a great place to start your search. The built-in audio interface makes analog-to-digital conversion a cinch, so you can transfer your entire vinyl collection to MP3 or burn it onto CDs using any Mac or PC. The software even comes with Gracenote MusicID technology, which can analyze the audio from the record to automatically retrieve album, artist and song information. Maybe it's the ultimate DJ experience that you're after. In that case, check out the Reloop RP-8000 Advanced Hybrid Torque Turntable.
This state-of-the-art model is designed to perform in the most demanding booth, with support for MIDI-compatible software like Serato DJ. The combination of its ultra-high end direct-drive system, USB connectivity and MIDI control features make the RP-8000 a dream come true for any DJ scratching real vinyl. Although the turntable is one of the oldest stereo system components still in use, this selection of USB turntables certainly proves that it's here to stay. No other format can provide analog audio with the same quality as vinyl, and nothing else sounds quite the same for a die-hard DJ's scratching, either. Whatever your reasons for playing and loving vinyl, a USB turntable is a must-have for your audio setup.