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Ion Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker
 
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Ion Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker

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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Technical Details

  • Turns records into MP3 format
  • Protective dust cover with integrated carrying handle
  • Fits in a standard 12" record case
  • Battery-powered by 6 D batteries or AC power adapter
  • Built-in speaker

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 17.5 x 14 inches ; 6 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 31 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00032BOLO
  • Item model number: IPTUSB
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #11,169 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
    #36 in  Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Turntables
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

ake your vinyl collection on the go with the Ion Audio iPTUSB portable turntable, which runs on both AC power (with included adapter) or six D-sized batteries. Additionally, with its USB connectivity, you'll be able to jack it into your Windows- or Mac-based PC to easily turn your LPs and 45s into digital files.



The Ion Audio iPTUSB portable, USB-connected turntable (see larger image
as well as a schematic of control panel features).



The included cover with handle (see larger image).

The iPTUSB also has a line input jack so you can connect other music sources such as cassette decks, and turn your other music into MP3s. It also includes controls for adjusting the gain (if audio from the turntable is too quite or too loud), audio level of the line out, tone control, and pitch control (up to ±10 percent). Once on your computer, you can listen, make custom playlists, record it to CD, and transfer it to your iPod or MP3 player. It has a built-in speaker for listening to your records and monitoring your recordings.

It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Vinyl Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. And it also includes a dust cover with handle, cartridge with stylus, 45RPM adapter, cables, and slipmat.

Key Features

  • Turn your records into MP3s and listen anywhere
  • Plug and play USB: no drivers needed
  • Protective dust cover with integrated carrying handle
  • Plays all standard sized records up to 12 inches
  • Fits in a standard 12-inch record case
  • Battery powered by six D-sized batteries or AC power adapter
  • Built-in speaker
  • 33 and 45 RPM speeds
  • ±10 percent pitch control
  • Headphone output--both 1/8- and 1/4-inch jacks
  • Line output for home listening
  • 1/8-inch-stereo line input digitize music from cassettes or other sources
  • Works with Mac and PC

What's in the Box
iPTUSB turntable, dust cover, slipmat, 45 rpm adapter, cartridge with pre-assembled stylus, USB cable, audio cables, power adapter, software CD, quick start guide

Computer Requirements

  • PC: Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Mac: OS X 10.4 or later



With EZ Vinyl Converter, you can quickly start recording LP tracks...


...and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags.

Product Description

The ION iPIUSB is a revolutionary battery operated portable USB turntable that allows you to convert your old vinyl collection to CD or MP3 with included recording software. (NO SPECIAL DRIVERS NEEDED). This turntable also has a line level output for connecting to any home stereo with an AUX input and a built-in speaker for stand-alone operation.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little guy for the price!, June 27, 2008
By 45Vinyl "45Vinyl" (St. Petersburg FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ion Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker (Electronics)
Don't be put off by the price of this little guy (cheap doesn't always mean bad). Perfect small turntable comes with two software programs for CD conversion of desired. Reasonable built in speaker (ok so it's not surround sound stereo!) allows for playback at record shows, while you're on vacation etc... Battery option allows sound-hounds to check quality at garage sales before buying... Alltogether a nice turntable for the price. I upgraded from the ITTUSB, and am very happy with my decision. Built in carry case makes this perfect in my book! Ok so not the kind of thing you'd buy to create your 'home theatre' system, but ideal for the hobbyist/small time vinyl explorer
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Does what I need, December 26, 2008
This review is from: Ion Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker (Electronics)
I'm not sure what the deal is with the buzz in this thing. I have seen one or two other mentions of it, besides the review here. Some reviews specifically mention that there is no buzz whatsoever, another mentioned that there was a buzz specifically in the USB. In my case, I was getting a buzz from the headphone jack and the built-in speaker. I did not try the line out. I was all set to pack it up and send it back, but decided to just try the USB anyway. I was surprised to discover that there was no buzz in the USB output. Since my whole purpose was to convert vinyl to digital, and not to add a component to my stereo system, then the USB connection gives me all the capability I need. Even as a stereo component, the buzz might not be all that bothersome. It is not very noticeable on average-to-loud music, only comes forward on the softer passages. Indeed, I wasn't even aware of it until I brought up a digital recording (made from the headphone output) to edit. I saw the buzz on screen before I heard it, but once I was aware of it, it was intolerable for archival purposes. I wondered if the buzz might be caused by bad grounding or other interference in the AC circuit, but the buzz is still there even when running on batteries and nothing else whatsoever connected (i.e.--listening to the built-in speaker.)

Anyway, for what it does do, I am happy enough with this. I find the sound quality (from the USB!) to be more than adequate. I like the lightness and portability. It is very easy to set up and use temporarily, do a few records when time permits, and then close it up and get it out of your way when done, does not claim a dedicated chunk of real estate somewhere on your desk or on your shelf.

I would have done the "gain" knob for the USB a little differently. First of all, I would have placed it on the top surface (where the other controls--volume, tone, and speed) are, instead of recessed on the side where you can hardly see it (I have to use a flashlight!) and it's difficult to operate. Also, it would have been nice to have tick marks so that you can line up the notch on the knob with a specific gain setting. Also, it seems a little counterintuitive to turn the knob counterclockwise for increased gain.



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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars good product, but time consuming, November 12, 2008
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I have only used this product a few times since I bought it. I have a newer (2008) iMac running Mac OS X 10.5. There are two software products which come with the turntable - one is supposed to be easier and one (Audacity) is supposed to be more feature-rich and capable. Well, I could not get the easier software to run properly, so I use the Audacity program.

The turntable works fine. No complaints. However, using the Audacity software makes recording a vinyl album very time consuming. You must stop after EACH TRACK to input the track information. With the simpler program, you could enter each track's info on the fly while the turntable continues to record the next track (but I could not get this program to actually record). If you don't care about the track information, I suppose you could record each side of an album as one mp3 file. But if you want to know which song you are playing and which album after you transfer the file to your iPod, you must do each track separately. Not difficult, mind you, but takes a while.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad product, worse customer service
I honestly can't believe how many good reviews there are for this thing. I'm no audiophile (far from it), and I certainly wasn't expecting stunning sound out of a $90 turntable,... Read more
Published 21 days ago by J. Z. Fry

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun product
The Ion Portable Turntable system is very easy to use and does a good job. There is nothing that a casual user would miss. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roberta Baxter

1.0 out of 5 stars Mine didn't work
I had to return the unit I purchased because it didn't work. I installed the software that came with it and connected the hardware according to the instructions. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Raymond Marble

5.0 out of 5 stars A great choice for archiving your LPs.
I took this out of the box and it was ready to go immediately. I didn't try to connect it to my computer, but as a stand alone unit, it is a very good choice.

Published 3 months ago by Laurent J. LaBrie

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Entry Level Turntable
I wasn't able to transfer audio to my hackintosh, but I don't think that has anything to do with this unit. I didn't try very hard either. Read more
Published 5 months ago by offerson

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good unit
Easy to use, does a very good job of what it is intended for. My only complaint is that the gain knob is in a very awkward place and makes it easy to bump the unit and cause a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steven D. Anderson

1.0 out of 5 stars A toy, plain and simple.
Don't waste your money, this is nothing more than a toy.
Very poorly made, buggy software and horrible sound quality. The stylus is horrible. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Snyder

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for. Sound quality is better than I thought.
It's a great product for the first turntable I bought. Compared to others I've heard, the sound quality is much better. Read more
Published 7 months ago by sw88tpea

5.0 out of 5 stars ION Great USB
This unit is much more compact than I expected. It stores and unpacks quickly and is easy to use and understand. Read more
Published 9 months ago by David Emond

3.0 out of 5 stars Fluttery uneven speed is a fatal flaw, but here's the fix.
Fluttery uneven speed is a fatal flaw.

If you listen to music without any perfectly "constant tones", like rap (with no melody), there's nothing wrong with this... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Cousin Hepcat

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