Stream audio from turntable to AirPlay

I have a simple and reasonably cheap solution for Airplay that does not require a computer, paid apps and similar, only a cable, that have multiple other uses, and an iOS device not in use while listening (depending on the circumstances I use either my iPhone or my iPad), see this

http://davidbo.livejournal.com/795.html

Sorry, not with the AirPort Express. As you already know the Express' audio port is output only. In order to get audio streamed to the Express you would need an AirPlay server. Typically that would be iTunes running on a computer.

I have accomplished this, although it requires a Mac running Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) as well:

1. Connect turntable to Mac, via USB or audio line in.

2. Open GarageBand on your Mac (you can also use third-party audio software tools). Start new project in GarageBand. You might name it "Turntable" for future use.

3. Create a new track. Select "Real Instrument".

4. Set input source to whichever input corresponds to the turntable (line-in or USB).

5. Turn Monitor "On" or "On (no feedback protection)".

6. Hold down "option" and click on the audio icon in the menu bar. Change output device to your AirPlay speakers.

Now when you start the turntable, you will hear the sound on your airplay speakers. This isn't ideal, but it still gets my turntable to beam to my sound system. Once you have done this the first time, you should be able to just open the GarageBand file any time you want to stream your turntable. I hope this helps.

Any further progress on this one? I have the same problem and I wish there were a better solution.

LineIn app

Stream through Airplay. AudioTechnica USB turntable.

Search LineIn. Options are input/output. Airplay is an option, easy and it works. Listening now through my Imac.

Well, I use a Griffin iMic. I have connected my Linn Sondek to my amp and from there, line out to the Griffin iMic and via USB to an elderly Macbook. Then I fire up Airfoil, control it from my iPad and send vinyl audio to five Airport Express round the house plus two Apple TVs.

Class.

Hmm. Very interested in this. Downloaded the app but Airplay not being offered as an option. Does it have to be Mountain Lion or Mavericks?

A quick check reveals that it needs at least Mountain Lion to work with LineIn; my method with Airfoil works with my Lion MacBook connected to the Linn Sondek.

Try airfoil. Thats what I have been using

https://www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/