Denon DP-200USB Turntable
Vinyl, you still got it. Granted, most people have their favorite tunes on their iPod, but some of the old school crowd still have their favs on the LPs. Unfortunately, turntables these days are about as rare as, well, CD players.
Yeah, basic music format is practically all digital these days, which is why devices such as the Denon DP-200USB were invented. The DP-200USB Turntable allows the user to convert their vinyl tracks into MP3s.
All you need to do is put on the disc, and insert a USB flash drive in front. Hitting the start and record buttons is all you need to do from there, and the entire album is stored on a convenient flash drive that you can plug into any PC, anywhere.
The DP-200USB includes a Trans Music Manager, which allows the user to obtain track numbers and information. Trans Music Manager detects silent spaces between tracks, and using a PC will allow the user to access the Gracenote music ID server and obtain track information.
Other features include a built-in phono equalizer which allows the user to enjoy the music on a mini audio system or radio cassette player. The DP-200USB is also a fully automatic player which will automatically adjust its arm for whatever size of record that you are playing.
If you’re one those types that still clings to your old vinyl collection, even though you might not have a turntable, then perhaps the Denon DP-200USB can bring you into the digital age. It costs about $300, and can be purchased on the Denon UK site.
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Tim McIntosh Says: April 16, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Here’s what I want: In addition to the USB interface, make this thing a Bluetooth iPhone Accessory and then have it transmit the MP3s to an app on the iPhone, which then automatically downloads the album and track information. Direct vinyl to iPhone/iPod. You heard it here first.
branmar7 Says: January 30, 2010 at 2:06 am
What I would like to see is a very much simpler guide than the one provided by Trans Music Manager. For instance there is no advice on how you deal with USB that contains the 2 sides of an LP. It seems impossible to be fast enough to turn over the LP in order to have the full 2 sides recorded on the one Audio folder. Consequently, TMM does not offer any advice on this matter and it is important.
DP-200USB automatic record player Says: April 10, 2009 at 12:54 am
[...] Published by Maria Mihale, on Apr 10 2009, in the categories: Uncategorized I have heard many people complaining about the fact that a digital audio file will never produce the same sound as a vinyl. Maybe those complaining about such thing were (and still are) old-fashioned, yearning about a technology that will never be seen again in the market. But come on, the MP3 player comes with its advantages as well! Think about portability, for example! Here’s a general truth: most people use an iPod these days in order to listen to their favorites tracks of all times, but those who are part of the old-school still keep their music on an LP. Unfortunately, everything’s digital these days. And the Denon DP-200USB was created because you might need a help to convert your vinyl tracks into MP3s. And let me tell you that you won’t have to trouble yourself very much. You must put on the disc, then insert the USB flash drive (as you can see in the picture), into the front of the device, and, well, you’re ready to go. Just push the start and the record buttons and the conversion is almost ready. By the end of a couple of minutes, you’ll be having an entire album stored on a flash drive which can be used, of course, by plugging it into your personal computer. Another great thing about this automatic record player is the fact that it comes with Trans Music Manager, which is a great help if the user wants “to obtain track numbers and information”. To be more precise, the Trans Music Manager is able to detect those pauses that you are familiar with, between tracks. In addition, if you’re using a PC you can also have access to the Gracenote music ID server, where you can find the track information that you need. Other features that the DP-200USB comes equipped with are an integrated phono equalizer, so that the music can be listened to on a radio cassette player, for example, its arm can be adjusted, the aluminum diecast turntable, the MM cartridge. If you feel like timidly stepping into the new digital era, then you can go grab the automatic record player from Denon UK website for $300, which is available in two color versions: black and silver. (Source: coolest-gadgets.com) [...]