Just a suggestion, but I would be tempted to buy a cheap used receiver
or preamp/tuner on Ebay rather than buy a dedicated turntable/phono
preamp. So long as the receiver has a turntable input it should have
the proper equalization circuitry.

Here's a couple good examples:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...9354 683&rd=1
or this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...9375 918&rd=1

Just try and find someone who'll guarantee it works after shipping.

I have an old Pioneer SX-939 and a Technics SA-5550, both circa 1976 ,
both are still working, the great thing about these old receivers is
they are mostly discrete components and typically repairable if they
have a problem.

Or, you could tempt me with an offer for my old Harmon-Kardon separate
tuner/preamp. I also have the 120 W mono-block amps for it, but one
of the amps is dead and in pieces, and it's one of those projects I
just can't seem to find time for, lol.

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Best regards,
Kyle
"Reed Loefgren" wrote in message
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| I want to rip some vinyl to .wav files. It's my understanding I'll
| need a preamp between the turntable and the computer. I saw one by
| Radio Shack but they aren't kept in stock and RS can't give me a
| delivery date. Don't know where to begin looking for one and I'm not
| clued in enough to this type of stuff to see through any sales
| pitches.
|
| Can someone suggest an actual brand/model of preamp that will work
but
| won't fry the ASUS? I am using a magnetic cartridge on this
| not-very-high-end turntable.
|
| Thx,
|
| r