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"The Ripper" LP-to-USB Converter - $399 ($99 kit/2) 30-day free trial - Order now!
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The Ripper is a complete standalone solution for your phono playback and LP archiving to computer
hard drive or CD. It combines a very clean and quiet phono preamp with an ADC/DAC especially designed
to digitize audio to CD data rates (16-bit 44.1kHz). The USB output makes attachment to your computer
a snap, no drivers to install! Record vinyl directly to disc using one of the many available software
programs such as Audacity. Convert to MP3 or save as WAV files. Make your own CDs!
Save files for playback via iTunes or download to your iPod. You can even playback the files on The
Ripper, as it also works as a USB DAC. The headphone output makes monitoring and playback convenient.
The phono stage is borrowed from the very popular Bugle powered by super regulators and an
always-on AC supply. Components are top-notch for superb sonics. The layout is extremely compact with
short signal paths. Output can be either taken from the rear panel RCA jacks or the headphone jack on
the front.
The DIY half-kit version consists of the blank circuit board with the
surface mount PCM2906 and two 100nF capacitors pre-installed, a pre-cut and silkscreened chassis
(complete!), and various screws and nuts. Thus, the difficult parts have been done for you,
insuring a very professional appearance. The remaining components are all through-hole type.
For help with installation and performance tips, see The Ripper Setup Page
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The Ripper
Ripper Rear Panel
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Features
- USB connectivity
- ADC and DAC
- Phono section from Bugle
- Built-in AC power supply
- Headphone output
- Compact chassis
- High quality components
- Plug and play compatibility
- Detachable power cord
Specifications
| Gain | +48dB |
| Input Impedance | 47k |
| Output Impedance | 320 ohms |
| RIAA Flatness | +/-0.5dB |
| Bandwidth (-3dB) | 16Hz to 32kHz |
| Distortion | 0.05% @1kHz |
| SNR | 72dB ref 5mV A-weighted |
| Computer I/O | USB 1.1 |
| Data Rates | 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz |
| ADC/DAC Resolution | 16 bits |
| Size | 5" x 5" x 1.5" |
| Power | 115Vac/230Vac 2W |
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Customer Testimonials
- I just tried GB [GarageBand] this AM and like it a lot. It seems more operationally transparent
for me than Audacity. Anyhow, all is working well and the Ripper is sonically good well beyond its price.
- I wanted to tell you the circuit board arrived and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality,
thickness, and efficient layout.
- I got my kit promptly and when I got the components from Digi-Key, the "Ripper" went together
beautifully and works just the same way. I am very pleased. Thank you for your efforts.
- You have made a unit that is so intuitive that it really doesn't need a labeled faceplate. Let's
see plug in, wait for prompts, go.
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