I've been reading the last few posts and I also have a my own post that I started about recording old LP's to CD. I followed many of the suggestions, and have the process down pretty well (record to CD-RW, take to computer, edit, and burn). But the editing part is the most tedious. So I was wondering if I could do somethings to improve the initial recording to CD-RW.

My setup:

- HK3480 receiver with phono input
- Older Fisher brand turntable (decent consumer quality table)
- Sony CD Recorder (bought on eBay for $20, so not hi-fi either)

The whole system is connected to a Monster power conditioner and I'm using above average AQ cables to connect everything.

Is there something I could insert between the table and receiver that would help filter out a lot of the static, pops, and hum? On a previous post, someone asked whether adding a phono preamp would help, but it didn't seem from the responses that this was so. I don't really want to spend a lot on a better cartridge because the records and final CD's are not expected to be high-quality, but I would just like to make the process easier for me (I've got a lot of records to go). I'm cleaning the LP's as best I can, but it's not helping much.

Any other suggestions?