[villagetinker]

Since you have started this thread, I still have a Dual turntable that I am hoping to use to transfer some of my albums to high quality MP3 files so I can listen to these in my car, etc. Most of the 'experts' say that over age 25-30, you start to lose the high frequency response, and depending on your line of work and previous use of ear buds, you may have lost some mid or low frequencies. Personally, I have difficulty hearing the difference between a good MP3 and the same vinyl recording in good condition, however, I have noticed that many MP3 have an enhanced dynamic range that I like.

I have over 4 moving boxes (50-60 albums each) that I am going to be selling in the near future. These cover 2 boxes that my parents had (late 40's to mid 60's), and the 2 boxes that I had (60's to 80's). The problem with transferring the records to MP3 is the time involved, and the need to pay attention while doing the transfer for the individual tracks.