Audiophiles might want to cover their eyes and ears, but here’s a seemingly straightforward way to convert your vinyl collection to MP3 files or straight onto an iPod.

ION’s iPod USB Turntable has an iPod dock that works with a 5th-gen iPod or 2nd-gen Nano, and also comes equipped with a USB cable so you can plug it directly into your computer.

The recording software comes included and it features an adjustable anti-skating control for increased stereo balance, according to the description on Hammacher Schlemmer.

There’s an adapter for you to throw on all of your 45-RPM singles too. The unit goes for $259. For even more analog conversion, ION also has a cassette-to-MP3 converter for $159.

Via: Gizmodo

Arlen Schweiger - Editor of Electronic House Magazine

Arlen writes about home technology installations and product news and reviews for electronichouse.com and Electronic House magazine.