Sounds like alan has it all covered... I go direct from my turntable through a stereo phono preamp to the computer (line in on the sound card) I use CoolEdit 2000, it's great because you can trim the beginnings and ending of the song as well....

I always save as an Mp3 then use Adaptec Creator 4.0 to make the audio CD. It automatically puts in the spaces between each song....

Done alot of my albums this way, works great. Just make sure to select the correct input for you media controller...

Cool edit also works great for 'live' recordings using the computer mic.... that is how I have sent stuff to max for the radio show....

Musicman