Archiving (ripping) My Vinyl - Dual or Realistic TT?

[pauliachi]

I am trying to decide which turntable to use for ripping vinyl. I have been using my Dual 505-1 (TKS 49S cart and DN150E Stylus) with my Technics SA-505 receiver connected to my X-Fi Titanium HD sound card. I'm happy with this setup which I have been using for years, but I always think there can be room for improvement.

Recently I acquired a Realistic Lab 400 turntable with the original R1000ED cart and Shure RS 8E stylus and a Realistic 42-2101 pre-amp connected to the aux input on the Technics receiver.

Which turntable would you use for this purpose?

By the way I have also acquired a Dual CS-530 (Pickering V-15 cart)which I have not yet tested. I also have an OM10 cart that I'm not using at the moment but will probably go on the CS-530

Thanks..

 

[mhardy6647]

You have 'em both, yes? I'd encourage you to listen to each with a representative batch of music you wish to rip and decide which one you prefer in terms of sound (assuming both are in good working order).