Things you will need:
1. A stereo amplifier with phono inputs and tape output jacks. I use an inexpensive amplifier that I purchased from Radio Shack (cat no. 31-1957) at a cost of ~$60. This saves the time needed to disconnect your current receiver, which can be a hassle if you have lots of electronic items connected to it.
2. Turntable.
3. A patch cable from Radio Shack that has the miniature connector on one end and the standard RCA jacks that will plug into the Tape Out jacks in the back of the amplifier. The miniature end of this cable plugs into the LINE IN of your sound card.
4. A decent sound card capable of producing a signal of 44.1KHz 16-bit stereo. I’m using an Aureal Vortex sound card. Most modern sound cards should be able to do this with no problems.
5. Software – You need software to copy the music to the hard drive in a WAV format. I began using the Spin Doctor utility found in the Easy CD Creator Deluxe package. This software is OK, but I’ve switched over to using Groove Mechanic, and later I’ll explain why and where you can get it.
6. Plenty of hard drive space.
