Name: Sony PS-LX300USB
Brand: Sony
SKU: 158LX3HUSB
Rating: 4.5 (27 reviews)

Bring your record collection into the digital age with the Sony PS-LX300USB. This fully automatic turntable gives you everything you need to transfer your vinyl albums to a Windows® PC. The USB output connects directly to your computer, and the included Audio Studio software makes it easy to transfer songs and optimize their sound quality. Save your music as MP3 or WAV files that you can store on your computer or download to your favorite portable player. You can also make the 'LX300USB part of your main music system, thanks to the standard stereo outputs and built-in phono preamp.

Product highlights:

USB output
built-in phono preamp with bypass switch
fully automatic operation
33-1/3 and 45 rpm playback speeds
front-mounted controls
includes moving magnet cartridge
belt drive system
removable, hinged dust cover
includes Audio Studio software
wow & flutter: 0.25%
attached 28" RCA audio cable
16-1/2"W x 3-11/16"H x 14-1/8"D
warranty: 2 years
compatible with Windows XP and Vista™ only
MFR # 10544420

What's in the box:

Sony PS-LX300USB owner's manual

Turntable with stylus and 28" stereo RCA cable attached to chassis
Plastic dust cover (installed)
Metal platter with drive belt installed
Rubber mat
45 RPM adapter
6.5' USB cable
Sound Forge Audio Studio LE installation CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
Software specification guide
Software installation guide
Limited Warranty sheet
Online Product Registration sheet

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Features & specs

Features
Color	Not given
Operation	Fully Automatic
Speeds	33-1/3, 45
Speed Control	---
Drive Type	Belt
Pitch Control	No
Phono Preamp	Built-in
USB Output	Yes
Bluetooth Built-In	No
45 RPM Adapter	Yes
Audio Cable	Attached
Power Cable	---
Materials and Construction
Plinth	---
Platter	---
Tone Arm Shape	Straight
Tone Arm Material	---
Tone Arm Lift	Finger, button
Cartridge Info
Included Cartridge	Y
Cartridge Type	MM
Removable Headshell	No
Tracking Weight	---
Frequency Response	Not given
Output Voltage	---
Load Impedance	---
Load Capacitance	---
Audio Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio	50
Wow and Flutter	0.25
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (Inches)	16.5
Height (Inches)	3.6875
Depth (Inches)	14.125
Weight	7.3 lbs.
Turntable Parts Warranty	2 Years
Turntable Labor Warranty	2 Years
Cartridge Parts Warranty	---
Cartridge Labor Warranty	---

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Features

Overview: Using the Sony PS-LX300USB Stereo Turntable's USB connection, you can import all your vinyl music into your computer and create MP3 files to store on a PC or bring along with you on your favorite portable player. The supplied Audio Studio software makes it easy for you to archive your music from vinyl, optimize the sound, and store it on your PC. The PS-LX300USB USB turntable is also a fully functional turntable that can connect to your current system and playback your classic vinyl albums.

Note: Audio Studio software is not compatible with Windows 7 operating system. System requirements are listed below.

Record Playback: The Sony PS-LX300USB Stereo Turntable supports 33-1/3 and 45 rpm record playback on a 295mm aluminum die-cast platter.

Automatic Operation: The turntable utilizes a belt drive system and features fully automatic operation.

Stylus: The Sony USB Stereo Turntable comes with an installed stylus. The life expectancy of the stylus tip is about 500 hours.

Tone Arm: The turntable feature a dynamic balanced straight-shaped tone arm with soft dumping control. The tone are has an effective arm length of 195mm.

Built-In Phono Preamp: The PS-LX300USB turntable features a built-in phone preamp and switch so you can connect the unit to any analog RCA input on your receiver.

RCA Outputs: The Sony turntable features an attached 28" stereo audio cable terminated by male RCA connector to plug into your home stereo receiver.

USB Port: The turntable features a rear-panel USB type-B port, comes supplied with a 6.5' USB cable (USB type-B port on one end and USB type-A port on other end) and features Sound Forge Audio Studio LE software to connect to your computer so you can record audio track of your vinyl records on your PC. Your computer must meet the following system requirements.

CPU: IBM PC/AT
Processor: 900 MHz
OS: Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate; Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or higher, Professional SP 2 or higher (Pre-installed version only/64-bit operating systems are not supported.
Hard-Disk Space: 150MB for program installation
RAM: 256 MB
Hardware: USB port (full-speed), CD-ROM (for software installation), CD-recordable drive (for CD burning)
Audio: Windows-compatible sound card

Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Software: Sound Forge Audio Studio software makes it easy to record, edit encode, and master audio on your home computer from downloaded vinyl recordings. The supplied software offers the following functions.

Recording: digitize and restore old vinyl and cassette recording; 24-bit audio support for high-fidelity sound
Editing Tools: drag-and-drop audio editing, cut/copy/paste commands, interactive tutorial
Audio Editing: remove clicks, pops, and other unwanted noise from recordings; balance sound levels and trim unwanted sections of audio
Studio-Quality Effects: Over 30 built-in effects including EQ, reverb, delay, chorus, flange, phase distortion, and echo; includes 1,001 sound effects to enhance any mix; supports DirectX and VST effects for increased mastering flexibility
Audio Encoding: Convert music to MP3 or WMA; create professional-sounding podcasts

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3 questions already asked

Do I need an amplifier and speakers or can I hook this directly to my sound bar to hear my vinyl?

larry Jan 31, 2014

5 answers

How do you burn files by individual song? Or can you only burn an album side as one file. Thanks in advance. JD

jd miller Feb 26, 2014

ANSWER: AMP AND SPEAKERS NOT NEEDED.

edward Feb 03, 2014

I thought I was buying a "Record Player".......When I got it I realized it was only a turntable.......Had to buy an amplifier tuner and hooked up some good speakers I had So far no luck hooking up to my computer.....Frustrating as that was one of the mail reasons I bought this to download albums

paul Feb 02, 2014

Larry, I can't help you because I just wanted to hook up the turntable to my computer and download them to it. Sorry

william g Feb 02, 2014

You will need to amplify the sound somehow.

ronald Feb 02, 2014

Ok, I am a hopeless unit. This is a classic I D 10 T issue, definitely PEBKAC (problem exists between keyboard and chair), and I apologize in advance for what is to come. I own this unit. It is still in the unopened box. I have suffered approach avoidance for years now...This being admitted to, I love music and have much vinyl that it is my hope to get committed to another format. Am I to understand that this unit will dump the tunes, as played, into my computer? Say, my iTunes library? It may seem as though I am joking, but I am not. Thank you in advance for your patience. Meg

meg Jan 21, 2014

2 answers

I'm no help at all. I purchased for my husband, we have it set up but did not use it yet. My understanding is that your vinyl will go onto your computer via the software enclosed. I put the software in and in viewing that it looks like it is a fairly easy process. There is a icon for vinyl on the software so I think that everything should work fine

dawn Jan 22, 2014

Meg, I bought this unit as an entry-level gift for my daughter who caught my vinyl bug. First, let me say that never in a million years would I hook this very low quality unit into my own home audio. Second, I will explain that I expect my daughter to learn how to operate a record player with this toss-away Sony so that I can then provide her with a high-quality mid-level unit once she has some skills and a passion for vinyl care. I will finish by saying that this unit does offer digital conversion of vinyl recordings, but that the software reviews of how that it done are very poor. I do not have any personal experience with this item and therefore cannot offer my own opinions of its actual operation.

charles Jan 22, 2014

Is the software compatible with Windows 8.1 OS?

paul Jan 08, 2014

3 answers

it installed good. it had to install some older MS stuff, but it looks to be working. I haven't tried to rip yet.

factory direct Jan 08, 2014

I am installing it now... Its the sony audio studio 9 correct?

factory direct Jan 08, 2014

I haven't installed it yet but I also run 8.1

factory direct Jan 08, 2014

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