Here are some products that I would recommend.
Stanton T.90 USB Turntable With Cartridge & Software
Professional-Quality Turntable; High-Torque Direct Drive Motor; USB & PDIF Digital Outputs; Built-In Key Lock; Includes Cakewalk Pyro 5 Software
ION ION USB Turntable (Sold Individually)
CASE PACK: Sold Individually DETAILS: li Ion USB turntable *Ideal for archiving your records to MP3 (and play them on any digital media player!) *Also features a line level output for connecting to your home stereo system (line-level RCA output with built-in preamp) *Revolutionary USB turntable allows you to convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3 with included recording software *Plug and play USB *no drivers needed *Supports the recording of 78 RPM records through the included software *Computer requirements: PC running Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Mac running OS9 or higher, one available USB1.1 port or higher, *Compatible with most standard operating system drivers *Includes dustcover (ADD) *Compatible with Windows Vista software *Silver UPC: 855960000573
Turntable with Universal iPod Dock
A vinyl collector’s dream come true, our Turntable with Universal iPod Dock converts your vinyl records into digital, portable music. This USB turntable records directly to a fifth-generation iPod, a second generation iPod Nano, or to your home computer. A great gift for any music lover - including yourself. Built-in sync dock lets you transfer recordings to other iPod models through your computer. Recording software is included for archiving record to other MP3 players or CDs. Supports 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM. Professional features clean up tracks for the best possible sound. Adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing. Software analyzes your vinyl and automatically retrieves album, artist and song information (PC only). Connect to any home stereo with an AUX input for everyday use as a great turntable. Mac and PC compatible. iPod not included. Requires Windows XP or Vista to run on a PC; OS X 10.3.9 or higher to run on a Mac. Read more technical specifications.
The guy I used to buy records from (I moved away from the shop unfortunately) used Grado cartridges, and his music sounded stinkin’ awesome.
“The Grado brought out most of the tonal accuracy and excitement and, though I have heard better reproduced, that was only with cartridges costing 10 times the price.” Gramaphone / John Borwick *
“If you thought a true “high-end” cartridge had to cost $100 or more, then you’ve never heard the Grado Prestige Black.” Opera News / Anthony Chiarella Vol.64, No. 8
– No Warranty —
*Frequency Response: 10-50
*Principal: MI
*Channel Separation at 1KHz: 30
*Input Load: 47K
*Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV
*Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5
*Stylus Type: E
*Inductance: 45mH
*Resistance: 475
*Compliance CUs: 20
*Stylus Replacement: User Replaceable
*Mounting: 0.5 Inch Mount
*Weight: 5.5
*Frequency Response: 10-60
*Channel Separation at 1KHz: 35
*Imput Load: 47K
*Mounting: P Mount
*Weight 5.5
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