Thanks to both of you.... yes, I did wonder about going the resampling route as I have all the tools needed here. But as Bren wrote:
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Remember to use the right stylus for the composition of the records, too, especially if they're shellac or aluminum blanks.


It sounds as though I still might need a "capable" cartidge/stylus for the 78 anyway?

::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::