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Sony PS-LX300USB

LP-to-digital recording system with USB output

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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.

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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 RCA audio cable
  • 15-3/4"W x 3-15/16"H x 15"D
  • warranty: 2 years
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
  • compatible with Windows XP and Vista™ only
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    • 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

    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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    5 out of 5

    Nice turntable

    Written By Alex, Lake Forest, Illinois on Sunday, March 03, 2013
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    Absolutely perfect..for transferring records to digital formats...done a few already for other people who have albums that are not available on cd. This turntable bridges formats of the past to format availabel now and in the future...Great turntable easy to set up
    Pros:
    Easy to set up and use...
    Cons:
    I will never live long enough to convert all my albums to digital!!!
    3 out of 4 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Love this thing.

    Written By John K., Indianapolis, IN on Saturday, February 23, 2013
     
    I've had this model for a couple of years, and aside from switching out the stylus once in a while, I've had no problems whatsoever. I am a Mac user, so the software disc was useless to me. However, you do not need the included software to convert your vinyl to mp3.

    Most audio software out there (everything from ProTools all the way down to Audacity) can be used with this model as long as you know how to adjust the settings on your computer and within the software. I used Adobe Soundbooth (now called Audition) and it worked perfectly. I don't use this feature much, but I like having it as an option when I find a piece of vinyl worth converting.

    As to the overall sound of the turntable, this is far from "audiophile" grade, with the sound being a little flat (the highs are what I miss the most, but that could be my receiver or speakers -- I can't say for sure), but the listening experience is not overly tinny and definitely is listenable if you run it through an average receiver and speakers. I'm using an old Kenwood receiver through Pioneer floor speakers and it's fine. Again, not an audiophile here. Maybe someday when I'm independently wealthy, I'll upgrade everything. For now, this is a great solution with a reliable name. I've used Sony products for years. Worth every penny.
    Pros:
    Option to record over USB works great with other software; pre-amp is built-in with an easy-to-find switch in the back. Great for beginners or for people just getting back into vinyl after many years. Easy to use.
    Cons:
    Cartridge, alignment, skate, and tracking pressure are all faculty pre-set, and that's pretty much what you get. No real way to customize this. But if you want those things, you're probably not seriously considering a turntable at this price point.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Even the Girlfriend can work it!

    Written By Nathan, San Tan Valley, AZ on Friday, November 16, 2012
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    Out of the box and into use! Great player. My girlfriend was able to work it first try!
    Pros:
    great easy tho use!
    Cons:
    the RCA cables are a little short.
    1 out of 5 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great Service

    Written By Cass, Massachesetts on Thursday, October 18, 2012
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    After a partial set-up of my new Onkyo receiver I started to get a little "befuttled" over some of the instructions. I called Crutchfield and was transferred to a technician. He walked me through every detail until the set up was complete!! He was very patient and very knowledgeable. I am so glad that my son-in-law turned me on to Crutchfield. It was a great experience all around! Thanks so much.
    Pros:
    Fantastic technical advice
    Cons:
    None that I know of.
    2 out of 6 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Sony PS-LX300USB

    Written By Anonymous, Phoenix, AZ on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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    Works well, but the include software does not work on my iMac computer.
    1 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    sony usb turntable

    Written By Anonymous, roch,ny on Sunday, February 05, 2012
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    it as been alot of fun replaying what i thought was "lost" forms of entertainment.playing for my kids a"what is that black disc"
    Pros:
    A good sounding,recorded album,after setup
    Cons:
    it took a while to figure out the software
    3 out of 5 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sony PS-LX300USB

    Written By Chuck, Indio, CA on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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    Unit works very well. Reasonable price and easy to set up.
    Pros:
    Price, easy to operate.
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    1 out of 5

    Not a good value

    Written By Charlie G, Columbia, MD on Thursday, November 03, 2011
     
    I was so happy to find an inexpensive way to transfer my old albums, but quickly found that the software was difficult to use. Lots of "options" to separate tracks, that the software recognizes as one song, was very difficult to use. As a result I have several "sides" as opposed to "songs" on my Ipod. Another issue was that I couldn't get the sound to work with my PC. Despite trying several changes in settings, I couldn't get it to work. Trying to record with no sound made it difficult because even after the side finished the computer continued until it was manually stopped, and the excessively long track had to be "trimmed" manually. The pain stopped when the turntable just stopped working. It began (periodically) lifting the arm and returning it to rest and turning off. Now that's all it does. Very disappointed. I'll spend more money for the next one I buy.
    Pros:
    Inexpensive way to transfer vinyl to digital.
    Cons:
    Software is not user friendly, couldn't get sound to play through my PC AND it quit working after 3 months!
    19 out of 20 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sony PS-LX300USB

    Written By jimg, phoenix az on Thursday, September 29, 2011
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    super & simple phone for the old records. it does what it is supposed to do very well, and simply. good stuff.A+
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    5 out of 5

    Works great!!

    Written By JD, Oakley, CA on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
     
    I had to make one phone call to tech support to change my computer sound settings, and after the one call this unit worked perfectly for me. I made CD's from my vinyl records without a problem and some of my records date back to the 1950's; the sound quality was very good on my recorded CD's. I am over 60 years old with average computer knowledge, and it was very easy for me to convert vinyl to CD.
    14 out of 16 people found this helpful
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    3 out of 5

    Cost Effective

    Written By Zzyzx Oh, Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, January 08, 2011
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    The dual interfaces, both USB and Line Out, are unique at this price level. The USB
    advantage is not having to set the record levels constantly for each album. I could not use
    the included Sony software, since I refuse to use Windows, but the AlphaSoft Vinyl Studio
    shareware is excellent. I have taken very old records with lots of pops and clicks and dust
    and watermarks (really) and they come out sounding like Audio CDs. So, the cost-
    effective solution for recovering your vinyl and using it in your digital media system.

    The tonearm is poorly dampered, not unexpected in this price range, so it makes booms
    and bumps as it moves from parked to in use and back, but the software filters that mess
    out. It seems very cheaply build, especially the buttons that Start, Stop and Raise the
    tonearm, but it is very inexpensive and it works. It isn't the audiophile product of my youth,
    but it does the job and when it breaks the parts will get recycled into something - not sure
    what - but you won't bother fixing it at this price point. Did I mention that it's cheap?

    I reduced my rating because the included software is Windows-only and I don't think that
    is satisfactory these days with may folks using Apple devices for their digital media and
    others migrated to some version of Linux. Get with the program. It you are a Windows
    person, maybe it's four stars for you. The tonearm makes it so not a five.
    17 out of 18 people found this helpful
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    3 out of 5

    Turntable GREAT - SOFTWARE TERRIBLE

    Written By GK Kearny, Arizona on Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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    I purchased this PS-LX 300 USB turntable for Christmas. Took most of the first day to install and conigure the Sound Forge software. The Turntable can use a USB CODEC for input to the computer, but when you use the USB for INPUT, you CANNOT monitor the audio on your computer's speakers. I had to jerry-rig the LINE OUTPUT from the turntable to my PC Speakers, and that, of course, means that I need to RE-CONNECT the speakers to the computer when finished. BIG HASSLE. THEN, the Sound Forge Software is NOT FOR DOING VINYL TO CD EASY RECORDING. The Sound Forge is for in-depth, detalied editing of milliseconds of audio. WHO KNEW!?? I have been able to successfully RECORD both sides of ONE ALBUM. BUT I HAVE NOT YET BEEN ABLE TO BURN MY FIRST CD. The 48 page USER MANUAL for the software NEVER DISCUSSES ANYTHING ABOUT CREATING A PLAYLIST to BURN TO A CD. DUH??? I THOUGHT THE REASON THIS PRODUCT EXISTS IS TO BURN YOUR VINLY TO A CD? SO I will KEEP the turntable, and UN-INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE. If you know of an "EASY TO USE" Vinyl to CD software package, please SEND ME TH E LINK. I AM SO DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS exprience that I will NEVER purchase another SONY product of ANY KIND. Merry Christmas! And no Vinyl to cds in the New Year with THIS PACKAGE.
    7 out of 13 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Sony PS-LX300USB

    Written By Paul T, Lake Mary, FL on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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    I made the first CD from an Elvis Christmas LP last night and it was a breeze
    and sounded great. The process eliminated the vast majority of the pops on the
    old vinyl.
    The only negative is the 28" RCA cables are not long enough. So if the distance
    to your receiver is more than two feet you will need an extension.
    You will have a lot of fun watching you children discover the LP experience.
    3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sony PS-LX300USB

    Written By Jack, Phippsburg, ME on Monday, March 23, 2009
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    The turntable is belt driven, so there is practically no "rumble." The software on the computer not only removes all pops and scratches from the LPs, but also enhances incredibly the quality of the sound. It then burns the file to a CD. When I play the CD on my surround sound system, you can barely tell (unless you listen VERY closely) that it is originally from an album. I am very pleased.
    37 out of 43 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Works Great

    Written By Paul, Houston TX on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
     
    The only other reviewer had a mechanical problem which after reading many reviews on Amaizon I feel his problem is not common.
    The only tricky part is the software, most people have trouble getting sound
    from the computer when using the USB cable. I did too, but finally figured out how. So here's how.
    On page 11 when you set up the sound settings in Control Panel,
    Under "playback" select your sound card NOT Audio CODEC which is selected by default for some unknown reason. And most important you must do this WITHOUT the program running or the change won't take effect
    I hope this helps.
    54 out of 56 people found this helpful
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    1 out of 5

    Sony PS-LX300USB

    Written By CANDIS, CLINTON, MS on Friday, June 20, 2008
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    I HAVE HAD UNIT LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AND IT QUIT RUNNING. EVERY TIME
    I START, ARM GOES TO RECORD SETS DOWN THAN IMMEDIATLE PICKS UP,
    RETURN TO RESTING PLACE, AND SHUTS DOWN.

    141 out of 195 people found this helpful
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