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In article <7pigc3$akq$1@nntp3.atl.mindspring.net>, insect81@hotmail.com 
says...
> I understand I can plug a turntable through a preamp into a soundcard, and
> then record to a PC based CD-R.
> 
> 1.  What soundcard is recommended?  One alternative is the Soundblaster Live
> Value or Soundblaster Live - what is the quality for my purpose?  Do I need
> to step up to something like a Gina card?  What other cards would be good?
> Is it true that the SB Live samples at 48KHz, and I need 44KHz to record to
> CD, and will therefore get a sound degradation?
> 2.  What minimum spec do I need for the A/D converters?  Does anyone know
> the specs on the A/D converters on the SB Live? (e.g. 16 bit, 18 bit, etc)?
> 3.  What software is recommended?
> 4.  What turntable/cartridge is recommended?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> insect81@hotmail.com
> 
> 
> 
Get the pre-amp from Radio Shack Cat# 42-2111. Works for months on a 9V 
battery and good quality. Cost abt $20.00. You will have to wait abt. a 
week, since most stores do not keep them in stock anymore. Turntables can 
be bought from Circuit City.

Good luck!