Best Turntables with USB 2026 | Digitize Your Vinyl
AT-LP120X ($349) is best for USB recording. Budget option: AT-LP60X ($149). Digitize your vinyl collection with US prices and software tips.
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What is a USB turntable used for?
USB turntables allow you to connect directly to your computer to digitize vinyl records into MP3, FLAC, or WAV files. This is ideal for preserving rare records, creating digital backups, or playing vinyl rips on portable devices. The USB output sends the audio signal directly to your computer for recording.
What is the best turntable with USB?
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB ($349) is the most popular option, offering excellent sound quality, direct drive, and USB output. The Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB ($179) is the budget choice. For higher quality, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC USB ($599) adds audiophile performance with USB digitization capability.
What software do I need to digitize vinyl?
Most USB turntables include basic software like Audacity (free, open-source). For better results, use software like Adobe Audition, iZotope RX for audio restoration (removing clicks and pops), or VinylStudio ($29) which is designed specifically for vinyl digitization with automatic track splitting and RIAA correction.
Does USB affect sound quality when playing records normally?
No, the USB output is independent of the regular phono/line outputs. You can still connect the turntable to your speakers normally - the USB port is simply an additional output for computer connection. Most people use USB turntables primarily for listening, occasionally connecting them to digitize specific records.
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