Buying a computer system/audio to CD equipment

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Expert: - 2/9/2009


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A while ago I saw a product in a catalog that looks like an antique record player.  It will play cassettes, LPs and CDs, but it will also burn the tapes and LPs to a CD.  My husband didn't like the antique look thing and wants me to find something more "tech" looking.  I just tried googling, but am having no luck.  Any ideas?

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Doubtful such a device would be of very good quality, and doubtful you'll find more than that specific device with the functionality you've chosen. At least from a single device.

You could go the route of a decent turntable, casette deck, and CD recorder, if you wanted the best quality solution (although personally I'd leave those LPs just as they are). If you wanted to go with a bit less expensive and user friendly solution, a USB turntable or USB casette deck, and computer with disc authoring abilities would be a good option as well.

If you've got any more questions feel free to post a follow-up.

-bob

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