RCA Bookshelf Audio System Allows Ripping MP3s from CDs, Docks Ipod Too!

It seems that the biggest thing to ever happen in the world of personal audio was the advent of the portable MP3 music player, most notably the iPod. As the popularity of this amazingly unique device has soared, audio and electronics companies the world afar have eagerly jumped on the bandwagon, trying to hastily release as many compatible and useful products as quickly as they can. The ensuing results are an over abundance of iPod accessories and gadgets, and compatible interfaces that are currently saturating the market. And we have done our fair share of reviews on nifty iPod accessories, but we have never found something quite as unique as what follows. An RCA bookshelf audio system that delivers solid sound, docks your iPod, and more notably, allows you to rip music directly from CDs that are playing in the CD player, and rip them right to your iPod, and go! Need we say WOW! 

RCA Rip & Go BookShelf Audio System
This system comes in a sleek, silver and black finish with contoured speakers and will fit snugly into most bookshelf spaces. It has an iPod dock that is compatible with most models and will actually charge your iPod back up while it is docking. It will recognize and play all formats of burned discs, so no worrying about that dreaded ‘read error’ message popping up. Aside from quality RCA speakers and a nice finish, this unit also boasts a five-disc changer and AM/FM radio tuner. But the main attraction to this unit is that fact that you can dump from live radio, or a CD that you have playing, directly to your MP3 player, without ever having to connect to a computer. Just pop in your favorite CD and rip it, or rip live radio. Priced online from about: $185.00.

Features and Specs:
• ENERGY STAR® qualified – This model consumes less than one watt in standby mode and meets the standards of the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency
• iPod® Docking – Compatible with all dockable ipod® Models. Charges ipod® while docked. Navigate ipod® using the remote control and TV screen
• mp3, WMA®, CD-R and CD-RW Compatible – Plays mp3, WMA®, CD-R and CD-RW audio discs
• USB Host & CD Ripping – Connect your mp3 player and record/rip from CD or radio directly to the player without a computer. Also play your music on the player through the audio system 160 Watts Total System Power – 2 × 80W @ 6 Ohms, 10%THD, 1kHz
• 5 CD Changer System – 5 CD changer for easy loading with an ultra-compact design. Simultaneous play and load
• Digital AM/FM Tuner – Allows for best possible station tuning and fast channel changing

The Bottom Line
For those who rely greatly upon their portable MP3 player, this unit is worth the dough. The fact that you get a CD changer, radio, quality speakers and a good warranty from a reputable company is a big bonus. Ripping live radio and CDs directly to your portable MP3 player without having to use a computer: priceless!

Convert Your Old Vinyl Records to MP3’s: Here is How!

We know far too many audio nuts, like us, who have vast collections of old-school records that they have been hording all of these years for one reason or another. And the truth told, sometimes that classic sound that you hear on those older records is both nostalgic, and, well…different than modern day digital recordings or other professional recordings. And, finding some of those tracks at the local music store or online in their original and unchanged format is nearly impossible to do. So the dilemma persists: how the heck do you ever get the actual true recordings of that sweet and vintage record collection of yours into that nifty Ipod Touch that you just bought? Well, we though the same things and lo and behold: we bring you a record to MP3 converter that does just this!

The LP-to-MP3 Converter
You are not going to believe this when you see it; we didn’t either. It’s actually a newly built, brand new record player that is constructed for one thing and one thing alone: to convert the audio signal on your record player, as it plays your old collection of records, and is simultaneously hooked up to your computer, capturing that classic vinyl sound and converting it to the popular digital MP3 format. A truly unique oddity of its kind that genuinely warrants an entry into our unique gadgets category. They thought of everything here too. It supports USB audio inputs and most sound cards, includes the 1/8” RCA output for a stereo that has CD or AUX inputs. It also plays your LPs at 3133 and 45 rpm, and it has automated stereo balance via built-in anti-skating controls. Well priced online from: $170.00, if you can find one that is currently in stock. Darn these things are popular!

Features and Specs:
• Plug and Play
• 1-year all parts, all-labor warranty
• Converts records to MP3’s
• Supports USB audio input sound cards. 20 1/4″ W x 3″ H x 17″ D. (8 3/4 lbs.)
• Includes 1/8″ RCA output and cable for connection to a stereo system equipped with either a CD or AUX input
• Plays LPs at 3313 and 45 rpm speeds (adapter included)
• Adjustable anti-skating control/stereo balancing

The Bottom Line:
Just when you thought that the only way that you could ever listen to those old records again was by using an ancient record player, think again. Imagine uploading your entire record collection to your Ipod for easy playback later. In the car, on the go, wherever. And that classic vintage sound that is signature to those vinyl dust grabbers, in your ears whenever you want it. Well now you can, with this unique audio gadget.