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In Reply to: RE: Ripping LPs - volume control? posted by andyr on January 28, 2016 at 19:34:38:
In a word, flexibility.
It depends on the output level of the phonostage. Some are low enough that the phonostage output won't overload the input of the Linestreamer+ ADC, others will overdrive it into clipping. If the level is too low you might not achieve sufficient signal-to-noise. The recording might sound thin and weak. I suppose you can 'turn it up' digitally in software but I prefer working with a good analog signal level to begin with.
While it may not be absolutely necessary, I have found that having an adjustable analog signal level at the input of the ADC allows you to get the volume just right, in the sweet spot so to speak. You can monitor the level using the VU meters in Audacity... and other software. You will also see the waveform and know when the system can be driven harder or is being over driven.
Is this how a 'pro' will do it? Probably not but the setup with adjustable level from my phonostage worked great for me.
HRT Linestreamer+ being driven by the PS Audio GCPH Phono preamp
HRT Linestreamer+ close up. Under $350 USD
KAB Technics SL1200mkII, Dyna DV20XH, PS Audio GCPH, HRT Linestreamer+, Mac, Audacity software
The borrowed PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter. Phonostage and ADC combo $1800
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Follow Ups
- RE: Ripping LPs - volume control? - AbeCollins 06:54:58 01/29/16 (3)
- Linestreamer+ ... - andyr 17:45:16 02/08/16 (0)
- RE: Ripping LPs - volume control? Yes! - Jeff Starr 12:21:41 01/30/16 (1)
- RE: Ripping LPs - volume control? Yes! - skolis 16:07:31 01/30/16 (0)
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