On 15/03/04, Vernon Miller wrote: > I know this has probably been covered in countless other topics but I > can't seem to get to the archive database to search it, so apologies > in advance. > > I want to buy an outboard ADC for digitizing some of my vinyl. In the > past I've used my old faithful Turtle Beach Monterey PCI card, but > given its age and my current computer config that's no longer an > option. > > I'd like an external solution that's either USB 2.0 or Firewire (with > a slight preference for USB). I want to balance price with quality of > analog inputs and ADC. I don't need a full-blown "USB sound card > solution" but would certainly consider consumer units such as the > Creative Audigy 2 NX if they have a decent analog section. Terratec have a better reputation than Creative for audio work. The focus at Creative is on sound for games players. > This is not super-deluxe archival, it's just for devoted hobby use, > but I want to get the best value for my money. Regards -- Don Cox [log in to unmask]