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Sweet Vinyl Sugarcube - I Want It!!!

At the NY Audio Show this past weekend, I got to see and hear the demo of the Sweet Vinyl Sugarcube.  This PC-based stand alone unit is amazing.  Here is what it does:


1.  De-clicks vinyl - and does so completely transparently, and is user-adjustable (more or less filtering of clicks and pops). 

2.  Digitizes vinyl - MP3 through 24/192 resolution.

3.  Locates metadata for LPs being played/digitized, including cover art

4.  Inserts track divisions based on the metadata (wow!).

5.  Compensates for non-RIAA recordings

6.  Plug in apps will do even more, like reducing groove noise.

It inserts in a line-level loop or between your phono preamp and preamp.  It has digital (S/PDIF and USB) outputs as well as analog outputs.


Projected retail is $2500, and they plan a kickstarter campaign soon.


If you spend time digitizing vinyl, this thing is nothing short of a miracle.  I want one so badly I can taste it.


(I am not associated with Sweet Vinyl in any way.)

bondmanp

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tablejockey
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I got the latest mailer from Music Direct, and the Sugar Cube is ready for Xmas delivery for $2k....

Seems like a godsend for those of us who are original  press guys.
I've grown accustom to a few ticks/stitches on my albums.
I'm gonna wait, an MK II version will pop up later next year, and Agon listings will have one of these for $1.5K.


tablejockey
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The OP's postings convinced me it's a waste of time/money for me.

I'd rather put a record on, and just enjoy listening. If an album is beyond cleaning, toss it, and jump into the bins for a replacement.

Way too much gadget involvement, rather than actually listening to music.

To each his own.

tablejockey
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bondmanp-

Your invitation is appreciated.

I'm sure the SC is a fine product. Recording a record  is a great feature. For archiving "the sound" it's the way to go. More convincing than any file/download or CD. 

Remaining in the stone age-without NAS or streaming, and having physical media is my thing. I don't envision having a computer tied into the system. I've heard some fine systems, not my bag.

When i'm not actively listening, the default is prehistoric FM radio...it's still sounds good if you like Classical or Jazz. Rock is long dead.

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