For the technically minded…
I’m using a Systemdek IIX with a Linn Basik Plus arm.
I’m feeding the phono output to a Meridian 562V which I am using as a preamplifier. The Meridian allows me to programmatically change the gain of the analogue input to the A/D converter and the output from the DAC (all the internal processing is handled digitally).
I’m then taking the output from the DAC to a Creative Soundblaster Live! 24-bit card in the PC. Theoretically, I could take the digital output from the 562V directly to the SPDIF on the SB but I don’t have the right cable.
Then I am using LP Recorder (
http://www.cfbsoftware.com/default.aspx ) to capture the WAV file and LP Ripper to separate the tracks and convert to MP3 files.
