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All these recordings are straight from the record to the computer, no EQ or pre-amp used. I plug the single output from the turntable into the MIC input on the back of the computer using an adapter from Radio Shack. The cartridge I use (GE VR II) produces plenty of voltage for volume and no preamp is needed. The stylus is designed for lateral cut mono records and has a rubber 'bumper' to dampen up and down movement of the needle within the cartridge, shutting out almost all the random scratch and hiss generated by the up and down movement of the needle. Lately, (since 2013) I've been using a click repair program that takes the most obnoxious clicks out.  Makes a cracked record undetectable.  Hope this answers all the techie questions. 

It's all about the music! 

Enjoy!