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Ion Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker | 
| Brand: Ion
Category: CE
Department: Pro Sound & Entertainment
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $81.26
as of 9/4/2010 04:00 EDT details
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New (37) Used (2) from $70.00
Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 9067
Format: CD
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 17.5 x 14
Warranty: Ninety Days
MPN: 0855960000559
Model: IPTUSB
UPC: 855960000559
EAN: 0855960000559
ASIN: B00032BOLO
Release Date: April 14, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Turns records into MP3 format | | • | Protective dust cover with integrated carrying handle | | • | Fits in a standard 12" record case | | • | Battery-powered by 6 D batteries or AC power adapter | | • | Built-in speaker |
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Product Description
The ION iPTUSB is a revolutionary battery operated portable USB turntable that allows you to convert your old vinyl collection to CD or MP3 with included recording software. (NO SPECIAL DRIVERS NEEDED). This turntable also has a line level output for connecting to any home stereo with an AUX input and a built-in speaker for stand-alone operation. ION iPTUSB Includes Protective Cover Power Adapter USB Cable Recording Software CD Quick Start Guide ION iPTUSB Features USB output Protective dustcover and integrated carrying handle Fits inside a standard 12 inch record case Battery powered by 6 D cells (not included) or AC wall adapter (included) Built-in speaker Belt-drive motor with 33, 45 and 78 RPM settings +/-10% pitch control Plays all standard sized records up to 12 inches Line level and headphone output 45 adapter included Cartridge included USB cable included
Amazon.com Product Description
ake your vinyl collection on the go with the Ion Audio iPTUSB portable turntable, which runs on both AC power (with included adapter) or six D-sized batteries. Additionally, with its USB connectivity, you'll be able to jack it into your Windows- or Mac-based PC to easily turn your LPs and 45s into digital files. 
The Ion Audio iPTUSB portable, USB-connected turntable (see larger image
as well as a schematic of control panel features). 
The included cover with handle (see larger image). | The iPTUSB also has a line input jack so you can connect other music sources such as cassette decks, and turn your other music into MP3s. It also includes controls for adjusting the gain (if audio from the turntable is too quite or too loud), audio level of the line out, tone control, and pitch control (up to ±10 percent). Once on your computer, you can listen, make custom playlists, record it to CD, and transfer it to your iPod or MP3 player. It has a built-in speaker for listening to your records and monitoring your recordings. It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Vinyl Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. And it also includes a dust cover with handle, cartridge with stylus, 45RPM adapter, cables, and slipmat. Key Features - Turn your records into MP3s and listen anywhere
- Plug and play USB: no drivers needed
- Protective dust cover with integrated carrying handle
- Plays all standard sized records up to 12 inches
- Fits in a standard 12-inch record case
- Battery powered by six D-sized batteries or AC power adapter
- Built-in speaker
- 33 and 45 RPM speeds
- ±10 percent pitch control
- Headphone output--both 1/8- and 1/4-inch jacks
- Line output for home listening
- 1/8-inch-stereo line input digitize music from cassettes or other sources
- Works with Mac and PC
What's in the Box
iPTUSB turntable, dust cover, slipmat, 45 rpm adapter, cartridge with pre-assembled stylus, USB cable, audio cables, power adapter, software CD, quick start guide Computer Requirements
- PC: Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Mac: OS X 10.4 or later
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With EZ Vinyl Converter, you can quickly start recording LP tracks... | 
...and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags. |
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
 Bad product, worse customer service August 18, 2010
J. Z. Fry (the 313)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I honestly can't believe how many good reviews there are for this thing. I'm no audiophile (far from it), and I certainly wasn't expecting stunning sound out of a $90 turntable, but I also wasn't expecting it to be this bad. The cheap plastic shell and knobs instantly turned me off, but I was prepared to live with the sub-par construction. The flimsy felt plate that the record sits on, however, was wavy and uneven, which meant that the record wobbled as it rotated. On top of that, the motor would speed up and slow down, so I was left with a terribly wobbly, terribly annoying sound.
I tried putting a 45 under the record I wanted to play, thinking it might at least help level off the plate and cut down on the wobble, but much to my dismay it did not. So my next step was sending it back to Ion under warranty. I figured they could fix the motor speed problem and might even replace the uneven felt on the plate. An email from the service department gave me a return authorization number and a 4-6 week estimate. So I patiently waited the 6 weeks before calling, having heard nothing up until that point. When I called, I was told that they would have to look up the information and call me back before the end of the day. Thus began the fight to get a word out of them. It was another half dozen emails, half dozen phone messages left on answering machines, and a handful of calls that were eerily similar to my first inquiry ("I'll have to look up the info and give you a call back") before finally getting a response informing me that my turntable was on its way back.
"Finally!", I thought, "They said it was going to be 4-6 weeks and it's been more than 12 weeks, but at least I'm going to get a functional turntable back". It appears that they sent me a brand new one (rather than repairing my old one) which only furthered my shock when I plugged it in, loaded some vinyl and... surprise!... SAME PROBLEM!
I might just write this one off, toss it in the garbage, and spring for a proper turntable.
 Fun product June 17, 2010
Roberta Baxter (California)
The Ion Portable Turntable system is very easy to use and does a good job. There is nothing that a casual user would miss. The hardware and software are simple to use and do the job. I have a hunch a true audiophile would find it pretty basic but it isn't sold or priced as a high end audio device. A perfectly acceptable piece of equipment that brings a lot of old favorites back to the party. Be warned, your friends probably have their own secret stashes of old vinyl. Get used to friends showing up with take-out and a bottle of wine in one hand and a stack of albums in the other.
Mine didn't work June 7, 2010
Raymond Marble (California)
I had to return the unit I purchased because it didn't work. I installed the software that came with it and connected the hardware according to the instructions. I could hear the music coming out of the unit's speaker. I could hear the music coming out of my computer speakers. The unit would create a file on my hard drive and upload it to iTunes. The file would be silence. I tried playing it in iTunes and in QuickTime. Nothing but silence. I brought the file into an editing program and the waveform was a flat nothing from start to finish. I tried the process multiple times, but always got the same result. It did everything it was supposed to do except actually record audio. Weird.
A great choice for archiving your LPs. June 2, 2010
Laurent J. LaBrie (Baltimore, MD)
I took this out of the box and it was ready to go immediately. I didn't try to connect it to my computer, but as a stand alone unit, it is a very good choice.
 Nice Entry Level Turntable March 16, 2010
offerson (Ukiah, CA US)
I wasn't able to transfer audio to my hackintosh, but I don't think that has anything to do with this unit. I didn't try very hard either.
I keep it connected straight to my receiver and I appreciate the portability and small footprint. Now I'm testing the old quandary: is it possible to keep a record collection and a girlfriend at the same time?
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