SCORE: Jensen JTA 460

So I have a Stanton ST-150 Turn Table, it has a digital output that works great. Only problem is I don't have an audio breakout box I use to have to interface with my computer. So I went online and took a look at my options. Since I already own a $500 turntable I didn't see the need to drop serious coin on this. I read some reviews and found the Jenson JTA 460 to fit the bill

First off it cost just under $90 a big selling point for me, secondly it doesn't actually interface with the computer but rather records your vinyl on the fly to a SD card or USB Stick in MP3 format. It has built in speakers but they will sound like crap to any serious audiophile, good news is it also has phono jacks in the back so you can hook it up to your stereo.

I plugged in a USB Stick and put on some 70's lounge hit the record button. I didn't hear any popping or hiss from the built in speakers, that had to do more with the fact that they're small cheap speakers than noise reduction circuitry.

I then plugged the stick into my computer and dumped the tracks into Adobe Audition. After processing the tracks through some filters I had a listen through my reference monitors

They came out really good. I have to say if anybody is looking for a cheap way to rip their vinyl to mp3 should check this out.   

What exactly did I rip? Take a look below, and for those astute

readers who noticed how nice this cover scan came out

yes, I also bought a new scanner.

This is... Son of Cult Fiction 3

Look how awesome this cover is! I know better than anyone you can't judge a book (or CD) by its cover. I have to admit though, I bought this for it's cover.

So cover aside is it any good? Well just about all the "Cult Fiction" series is pretty hit or miss. There might be a couple of good songs and the rest duds, or it could go the other way.

I liked about half the songs on this disc, which for the most parts are theme songs from movies and TV.  It's an eclectic mix to say the least, where else does Urge Overkill share space with the Monkeys?

I'm usually doing good if I can get into at least three songs on any given CD, so this one fairs pretty well and gets my recommendation for a buy, now I have a clean copy of the A-Team theme song to jam out to in my van.

CD Artwork is equally awesome

Recommended: Witch Doctor

Title: Witch Doctor: Vol.1 Under the Knife
Publisher: Image
Writer: Brandon Seifert
Art: Lukas Ketner
Colors: Sunny Gho

Images 2011 mini-series Witch Doctor is a fun ride meddling Witchcraft and Science. From issue one were introduced to a new mythos were demons are devils are seen as parasites feeding off the world and the human spirit the earths immune system. This device is played out in unique ways, with real life medicine interjected into the macabre. 

It's an original idea that is carried out well in it's four issue mini series format. Beautiful artwork by Seifert and color by Gho bring the script to life. This mini series set the platform for the character's in Witch Doctor that went further onto a one shot and second mini series.

The trade version collecting all the issues of volume 1 is available at amazon.com.