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Ion USB Turntable with Universal Dock for iPod Review

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Amazon Sales Rank: #36130 in Musical Instruments
Brand: Ion
Model: ION LPDOCK
Released on: 2008-05-09
Dimensions: 8.00" h x
18.00" w x
21.00" l,
13.05 pounds

Features

Record directly to iPod video (5th gen) and iPod nano (2nd gen)^Record directly to your computer via USB^Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes^33 and 45 RPM belt-drive turntable (78 RPM using bundled software)^Line-level RCA outputs (built-in phono preamp)
Record directly to iPod video, iPod nano, Record directly to your computer via USB, Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes
USB Connection and Conversion Software Included
33 and 45 RPM belt-drive turntable (78 RPM using bundled software) Line-level RCA outputs (built-in phono preamp)
LP DOCK the easiest way to get your music off your vinyl records and into the palm of your hand on your iPod
Just dock your iPod on LP DOCK and you can record your vinyl right into your iPod without the need for a computer

Record directly to iPod video (5th gen) and iPod nano (2nd gen)^Record directly to your computer via USB^Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes^33 and 45 RPM belt-drive turntable (78 RPM using bundled software)^Line-level RCA outputs (built-in phono preamp)
Record directly to iPod video, iPod nano, Record directly to your computer via USB, Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes
USB Connection and Conversion Software Included
33 and 45 RPM belt-drive turntable (78 RPM using bundled software) Line-level RCA outputs (built-in phono preamp)
LP DOCK the easiest way to get your music off your vinyl records and into the palm of your hand on your iPod
Just dock your iPod on LP DOCK and you can record your vinyl right into your iPod without the need for a computer

Product Description

iPod to LP DOCK - Ion Audio USB turntable with universal dock for iPod- Revolutionary new USB turntable that transfers vinyl to iPod- You can also use the included recording software to archive your records to CD or MP3- LP DOCK also has a line-level output for connecting to any home stereo with an AUX input- LP DOCK includes EZ Vinyl Converter 2 for PC (EZVC2) and EZ Audio Converter for Mac (EZAC); the best way to record and convert vinyl directly to iTunes. EZVC2 features Gracenote® MusicID technology, which analyzes your vinyl and automatically retrieves album, artist and song information for you! EZAC lets you easily enter track information. You can now digitally archive your collection in just a few mouse clicks.- Its as easy as 1-2-3: STEP 1 - Play your records and click RECORD in EZ Vinyl Converter 2 to begin recording. STEP 2 - Click the NEW TRACK button at the end of each track. When finished, songs go straight into iTunes! STEP 3 - Use iTunes to create playlists, organize your music, listen to your songs on the computer or transfer to your iPod.- Record directly to iPod video (5th gen) and iPod nano (2nd gen)- Record directly to your computer via USB- Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes- 33 and 45 RPM belt-drive turntable (78 RPM using bundled software)- Line-level RCA outputs (built-in phono preamp)- Audacity recording (PC and Mac) software included to reduce vinyl noise and pops- Easy to set up, no special drivers needed- For PC: Windows XP or Vista; 500 MHz Pentium class processor or better; QuickTime 7.1.6 or later; 256MB RAM (minimum); 250MB available Hard Drive space (minimum); one available USB1.1 port or higher; CD-ROM drive or better; Internet connection for Gracenote®- For Mac: OS X 10.3.9 or later; 500MHz G3 processor or better; QuickTime 6.5.2 or later; 256MB RAM (minimum); 250MB available Hard Drive space (minimum); one available USB1.1 port or higherCD-ROM drive or better- Includes USB cable, 45RPM adapter, software

Customer Reviews

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Shockingy poor qualiy
By R. Lockshin
The moment I removed the Ion LPDock USB Turntable from its box I realized that purchasing it was a mistake.I am shocked at extremely poor quality in design, materials and assembly.The case, made of cheap and thin plastic, looks flimsy and ready to break at the lightest touch. The unit feels very light, unlike any turntables I've used. Platter lining, made of packaging-like material (not rubber like it should be) feels ready to break.The tone arm came in 3 pieces: a very cheap cartridge, decent S-shaped main piece, and balancer with a plastic dial at the end. Needle pressure setup instructed rotating the balancer to find balance point (zero pressure), and then rotate counterclockwise to find 3.5 gram pressure. Dial weight numbers increased clockwise, so finding proper needle pressure took many attempts. I finally set it up by trial and error.On/off button is inconveniently located towards the back of the unit. I pressed it, then pressed a large play/pause button. Platter began to spin, but the tonearm remained motionless. Amazing, but true: this unit does not have automatic tonearm cueing; you have to bring it up to beginning of the record by hand!All records sounded flat, with almost on bass and brittle, harsh upper tones. Poor electrical components complement cheap unit housing well.I've tried connecting my three Ipods: Nano, Classic and Touch to a flimsy docking station, inconveniently located in the far left corner of the unit, making it impossible to close the optional $40 plastic dust cover with Ipod connected.An array of buttons operated play/pause and menu/scroll functions, but no sound came out from any of my 3 ipods through the turntable and I was unable to record from vinyl to any of them. Instruction manual lists which ipods the turntable works with (5th generation, etc.). Not one of my ipods, including the latest Classic and Touch could play through or record from this turntable. Even Ipod recharge function did not work.In short this $200+ turntable plays records very poorly, and does not record from vinyl to ipod as claimed.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Not bad, a little complex at times
By S. D. Farver
I bought this for my mother-in-law, who wanted to put the hundreds of LPs sitting in her living room on her new Ipod Classic. Initial setup of the turntable was straightforward, and we were listening to classic James Taylor in minutes. Putting that same music on the Ipod and being able to catalog it was a bit more difficult, but not impossible.One thing that threw my for a loop was the actual process of recording. I was very worried at first that her Ipod wouldn't be compatible, even though I had checked and cross-checked before purchasing the turntable. The 'record' function on the Ipod didn't appear until it was docked with the turntable. Once I docked it, easy peasy.I found the included software to be a bit cumbersome to record whole albums, so we decided to just pick the songs we wanted, record them on the voice recorder, and then convert them on the computer. It's not as seamless as I was hoping for, but I can't complain about the quality.If you have a lot of albums and don't want to buy the CD's, this is the way to go. Don't plan on doing it all in one weekend though, as you have to (nay, GET to) listen to the whole song (or album) and babysit the record and pause buttons on the turntable.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Works, but frustratingly not all the time. Not consistent!
By Mike Azz
When it works, it works great. Do not know if the problem in it's inconsistency is the turntable, the EZ Audio Converter program, or what. When I mean inconsistent, I'm talking about recording about 6 records, and when all is said and done, only 2 records were successfully recorded to Mp3 then to Itunes (So imagine my frustration after trying to transfer an album that has a recording time around 1 hour)...and there is no way of knowing if it has recorded 'till after you've wasted your time...I spoke with Ion's people and they sent me an update for the Ez Audio Converter. Still the same result. I'm noticing that there is a pattern also with colored vinyl that it just will not do the vinyl to mp3 transfer. With black colored vinyl, there is a 50% chance of it not working.