Vinyls to CD

[avidyarthy]

Where may I copy/transfer my Dad's collection of old vinyls to CD format in NCR, preferably in South Delhi?

Old Western classical, Country ...... Indian classical, Instrumental. It is quite a collection and I don't want to just dump them. Used to be hooked on them, when at school.

TT operation is now tough ... space issues and also have to invest in new equipment. So, just conversion of the vinyls would be good enough.

Your valuable suggestions please.

 

[avidyarthy]

No one's done this or tried this as yet???

No replies!

 

[Sidharth Trehan]

Just the one i know of doing this is in USA!
thats our fellow member Shaizada. (Rather he is buring midnight oil to rip a few LP's onto DVDs even like ..right now!)

But wait till others look at your post. There may be an option, if not in Delhi then probably in Mumbai.

 

[swami69]

Hi avidyarthy,

great that you have a huge collection of vinyls and the trend is coming back worldover, i think. If space is a main issue and you are going to dump the vinyls after they are converted, then your approach is ok.

But, if you are still going to retain those precious records after coversion, then why not use them in the same format by investing a little on the equipment ?

I am not sure whether there is anybody who does this conversion on a commercial basis, so if you want to do, then you need to do it yourself - for which, you have to anyway get a TT, connectors to PC etc., - rather you could use the TT itself to listen to those.

This is just my opinion and more informed members will surely throw some light.

swami

 

[avidyarthy]

Hi Swamy,

Space is indeed a restriction. The collection is not that huge, say, around 50 LPs and 25 smaller ones. Does it justify adding on another equipment to my existing system ... I think not, more so, the prices of now-available LPs are quite prohibitive.

 

[Sidharth Trehan]

On the contrary Avidyarthi, with that collection it does make sense.
The sheer life of the sound should be too enticing.

..ask me! i hv mere 12 vinyls.
The new Project Debut iii TT should be worth a look @ 15-17k ..and boy what a beauty it is to look at alongwith the magic it shall create.

Its always your call. Anyway, should you have any Englist LPs that you may hence want to dispose off, kindly let me know.

Brgs

 

[avidyarthy]

Hi Sid,

hmmm .... let me give it a serious thought ....

The demon at home (my 3 year old son) is another issue. I have been forced to set up my Sony towers atop a full sized almirah ...:sad:

Sure would remember to let you know, if finally decide to offload my LPs.

 

[Sidharth Trehan]

Hi Sid,

The demon at home (my 3 year old son) is another issue.

awww.. these little demons are a blessing. who cares for speaker placements with them around.

Pat on his notty bum from my side.

Cheers

 

[stevieboy]

a dealer of vinyl might do the needful for you. record onto cd. check out second hand vinyl dealers in your area.

regards

 

[doors666]

I dont have vinyls or a player, but from what I have heard is that all you need is a player and a computer (with a good sound card) to record. Record at maximum resolution (24 bit 192khz) and later you can reduce the resolution to burn it to cd. Its supposed to give you better sound quality this way. Just try it yourself and see how good the output is. If not satisfied, you can go for professional help.

The vinyl output voltage might be less, so you might need a pre-amp that can handle that.

Can anyone confirm these things....

 

[stevieboy]

I dont have vinyls or a player, but from what I have heard is that all you need is a player and a computer (with a good sound card) to record. Record at maximum resolution (24 bit 192khz) and later you can reduce the resolution to burn it to cd. Its supposed to give you better sound quality this way. Just try it yourself and see how good the output is. If not satisfied, you can go for professional help.

The vinyl output voltage might be less, so you might need a pre-amp that can handle that.

Can anyone confirm these things....

highly controversial can of worms doors666

there are people who believe that vinyl does not contain enough information to warrant 24 bit 192 khz. then there are those who believe that recording at that resolution and downconverting to cd resolution involves less than perfect algorithms that screws up the music.

personally if i'm gonna be playing a cd back i'd record at cd resolution itself.

regards

 

[doors666]

highly controversial can of worms doors666

there are people who believe that vinyl does not contain enough information to warrant 24 bit 192 khz. then there are those who believe that recording at that resolution and downconverting to cd resolution involves less than perfect algorithms that screws up the music.

personally if i'm gonna be playing a cd back i'd record at cd resolution itself.

regards

quite a few people do this. It might be a good idea to rip at both the resolutions and compare the results....

I dont understand what you mean by not enough info. vinyl is analog, you sample the data. the data width and the number of samples is what defines the resolution. How's vinyl different from any other analog source. if it doesnt work with vinyl, why should it work with any other analog signal.

 

[stevieboy]

hi doors,

if i come across the link again i'll share it. there was this guy who had made rips at different qualities and who made his own ripping software which he sells online. something bout vinyl not being dynamic enough or not having enough data to warrant the higher format. i forget the technical argument propounded. then again shaizada has ripped at both resolutions, shared samples and someone found that the higher format is better.

regards

 

[avidyarthy]

TEAC LP R500

This equipment could have done what I was after till about some time back...... Anyone wanting to start a 'conversion' business could benefit a lot by importing one of these. Though, have no user feedback regarding performance.

 

[pradeep_gg]

Hello avidyarthy,

I am in Bangalore and have a set up to rip vinyl to cd. I can help you if you are interested. I have a Rega P3-24 TT and Nad pp3 phono with usb. I am interested in music and audio equipments and not a business man, so wont be charging anything more than the incurred expenses.

-Pradeep

 

[avidyarthy]

Thanks Pradeep. That was a very nice gesture.

There has been a major change in plans. Am trying to revive the vintage TT lying at home. The paraphernalia works.... motor, speed controls etc., but the cartridge is broken. Am trying to locate a working one. Malvai has consented to help.

The TT is of 1962 HMV make, basic portable type. the TT model is 8160. The cartridge is of Ceramic (written on it ... MX 200). The cartride dimension is 30 mm length x 10 mm width. Weight is less than 10 grms ... more specifically near about 5 grms. Has only two electrical outlets.

If the repair is not feasible, due to no-component, then plan to buy a new TT. Some guys here have force-convinced me to ....

 

[pradeep_gg]

Awsome...have fun...keep us posted how it comes out.

-Pradeep

 

[vinyldj]

Where may I copy/transfer my Dad's collection of old vinyls to CD format in NCR, preferably in South Delhi?

Old Western classical, Country ...... Indian classical, Instrumental. It is quite a collection and I don't want to just dump them. Used to be hooked on them, when at school.

TT operation is now tough ... space issues and also have to invest in new equipment. So, just conversion of the vinyls would be good enough.

Your valuable suggestions please.

All u need is a turntable with good cartridge, A computer with good sound card and software like adobe audition or Soundforge

Thats all... go ahead.. cheers