A smart gadget but let down but uneven sound quality (Ion Audio iTTUSB 10)

Member Name: nilo0901

Product:	Ion Audio iTTUSB 10
Date:	30/09/09 (32 review reads)
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Advantages: Simple to use

Disadvantages: Bad sound quality at times

I bought one of these turntables a while ago because it seemed ideal for me. You can plug it into your hi-fi in the same way you would a normal turntable but without the need for earthing it. This obviously is not it's main attraction. It also has a USB connection so you can plug it into your computer and record records from it.

I have been collecting records for many years now of all shapes and sizes; 12", 10", 7", 45 rpm, 33 rpm, 78 rpm, etc... And was desperate to find a device that meant I could record these and have them on my iPod as some tracks are still not available on CD or digital format. On the whole, this device does the job.

It has 2 playing speeds that are the standard 33 rpm and 45 rpm. Sadly no 78 which is a shame but I suppose there is little call for it. It also comes with the small circular disc you can use for playing 45"s with the hole cut out of the middle.

It came with some software for recording which was ample although I believe there are better options available as it is over simplistic. In my former Mac using days I always used Garageband to do this but now I'm on a PC I don't have that option. I think there are other things available to download free that might be better. Otherwise though, this is very simple to use and you can be up and away recording within minutes of taking it out of the box.

The only real downside is that I found the speed to not be consistent. It may be that it is now a little older and has had a lot of use but I find that you get an uneven sound occasionally and that is a real pity. Otherwise this would have been wonderful.

Summary: good for digitising but frustrating when sound wavers and you need to repeat.

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