This is just a thought: If you're using an on-board soundcard, that might cause the problem. An external USB device will not suffer from the same issues, I'd plug your ARTCessories DJ v.2 USB into one of those if you can spare the dosh. I imagine you're not hearing the static from your PC speakers simply because they aren't as sensitive as your other higher end units. I've had no end of interference/quality issues with on-board sound cards. From: klf-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:klf-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Dan Hutchins Sent: 02 February 2011 11:36 To: klf@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [KLF] [OT] Need help transferring vinyl to digital Hello all! I'm looking for some advice/help from my fellow KLF enthusiasts. I have : a Sony PS-FL7II linear tracking turntable purchased in 1989 and used approx. 80 hours with a needle/cartridge that reportedly cost as much as the deck (I'm guessing $100), a DiscWasher record cleaning system circa 1989, a Zerostat3, and a ARTCessories DJ v.2 USB preamp feeding into a MacBook Pro. I'm trying to rip several records including a seemingly pristine copy of The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu 1987 WTF is Going On? Overall, the record sounds very good with no pops or clicks. However, there is a persistent static sound that is noticeable not so much through my external computer speakers but significantly through my decent home and auto stereo. I've tried every different cleaning and anti-static tactic to eliminate this static for digital transfer purposes. The software I'm using to master my recordings is Audacity. I don't have the cash to buy a better deck/cleaning machine/software. Is there any way I can clean-up this static with what I have? Thanks in advance for your sage advice, Dan Hutchins Detroit-ish