I started by buying the Ion Powerplay with USB connection only, I have returned because of very low recording quality and very cheap design. I then ordered this model with some apprehension but this time I have not been disappointed. The connections are very easy despite an RCA cable a little short. Material quality is not great but the device is fairly well designed with a nice design. The arm mechanism seems high quality standards and good precision of use. Note that I replaced by a sapphire diamond head, as recommended by an English user. A Quick Start Guide explains how to change Windows settings to optimize the quality of capture (necessary manipulation!). The conversion program (EZ Converter) is very basic but effective. Automatic recognition option tracks works very random. Do not rely on it too. Note that the board can connect directly to iPad, but I did not test the conversion device. In total, a device that has responded to my main goal: to digitize my LP (even if the task is extremely long!)