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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Glad I Found This Device!, November 26, 2004
I was thrilled to find this device, although I understand that serious audiophiles may want something more sophisticated, as noted in some other reviews here.
I had been looking for a way to copy my vinyl records onto CD, but the advice I got from audiophiles sounded like techno-babble gobble-de-gook to a low tech person like me. Then I discovered this little device, which worked like a charm.
Within minutes I had it hooked up to my laptop, installed the software, and connected it to my stereo system. In practically no time I was copying old records, ripping tracks from VHS tapes and DVDs, as well as audio cassettes.
You will need separate CD burning software, but I found that Windows Media Player worked fine. The software that comes with the device (LPRecorder and LPRipper) are used to do the copying and editing and they worked fine for me. More demanding users may want to purchase more sophisticated software that can clean up old vinyl tracks. (I do not recommend any of Roxio's products for this purpose as they have repeatedly failed on my computer, but other software is available).
LPRecorder is used to record your music; you can adjust the volume recording level and it has a "pause" button that works like the ones on cassette decks. LPRipper allows you to edit tracks, separate tracks if you are recording an entire album, and add fades. You can continually monitor the recordings until they are exactly the way you want them, adding your own fades and edits if you like. Once the tracks are saved in LPRipper, you can open them in Windows Media Player and then click the "Add" button to permanently install them there, add them to playlists, burn them onto CD, etc.
After a few days of playing around with this thing I felt like an expert and was compiling CDs of all sorts, which sound just great to me. However, I'm not an audiophile with a high-end stereo system; if you are, this device should still work for you, but you may need some of the additonal items mentioned by other reviewers (a pre-amp, additional audio software, and a shorter patch chord -- Yes, this one IS awfully long, but I suspect the manufacturer wanted to enable users to connect computers to stereo systems that may be located in different rooms).
Finally, I found the tech support people very helpful and responsive. Communicating with them by email cleared up one or two minor questions I had. They even recommended additional free software that could be downloaded and used in place of their own.
Happy recording!
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Hardware works great........, May 2, 2005
I first bought the ADS Instant Music to try an convert some cassettes, and the idea behind the product was great, and the software was fantastic. But with Instant Music I had some serious feedback issues, and ADS support was basically non-existant! I saw the INport product here on Amazon and figured I would give it a shot. The INport product works great! I simply plug the INport adapter into the PC with a USB cable, and then hook up my stereo with the RCA Adapters, and push play on the cassette. It's so easy...even for a non-technical guy like me! The ADS product was just as simple, but the feedback issues I had to try and deal with made the process a real nightmare. The big difference between the INport and the ADS product, is that the INport device is grounded, meaning it shield the product from all electronic interference. The only thing holding me back from giving the INport 5 stars, is the software that comes in the package. I found the ADS Nero software very user friendly, and quite a bit less complicated. So while I put the ADS hardware back in the box, I am keeping the ADS Nero software, and just using the INport device instead. If you have alot of vinyl or cassettes that you want to convert, then I would recommend the INport device, and then see if you can get a hold of the Nero software. That's the best combination I have found.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawless installation on XP, excellent performance!, March 27, 2004
Opened the package, read the short manual once, then followed the manual for installation. I used the included RCA cord also to connect the device to my Sony stereo. I then rebooted the computer, and then installed the included software. Made the proper changes in the Control panal, and tested it. It worked flawlessly. It completed eliminated the 'hum' that I was previously getting when connecting my stereo (Sony STR-DE845) to my Creative Soundblaster card on my Dell Dimension 4400 windows XP. This stereo is the amp for my surround sound, television, phono player, DVD, VCR. All distortion, hum, buzz, whatever you wanted to call it, was eliminated. And I had tried several different methods. An excellent device, worth every penny.
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