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Recording vinyl into itunes- Best Method?

I looked at past posts regarding this topic but they didn't fit my situation. I'm looking for the best way to import my vinyl collection into itunes; preferably using the turntable I have now. I tried a xitel 'inport' and Griffin Technologies 'iMic' but both had noise/hum issues. I've considered buying one of usb turntables but not sure that would provide the best fidelity for transfer. My preference would be to find a usb type phono preamp that is extremely quiet and that has some sort of software that is easy to work with that can get the music to itunes without multiple steps of converting and that has album art and album/track listings. Absent the phone preamp, any recommendations on a decent usb turntable and software?
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I use tape out from my pre-amp into a Mac Mini with an rca to mini adapter cord. I have used Audacity but I prefer CD Spin Dr. which comes with Toast and Jam by Roxio. Both recording programs are good and there are many more that may be better.

Before getting the full function pre-amp I ripped to the mac thru the audio outputs on my line level pre. It was a pain disconnecting and re-connecting everything but it worked fine.

Beware, upgrading cartridges and other related equipment may cause re-ripping syndrome.

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