I went this route with a Vestax HDR-6 and a Philips Standalone CD Recorder - A Few hints - The recorders vary in price from place to place - I got mine at Sam's Club for only $299. Secondly I shopped for the special media that these players take - The best buy is at CDR Express for about $1.40 each if you buy 50. I also found out that you can make a master on the Philips and copy through computer to another CDR, the cost of CDRs for computer is much cheaper, in fact I got them from Clifford Technology for about $.60 each for 100. Add a CD Stomper to your collection and you will have great looking media. Always check pricewatch.com for the best deals on everything for computer - the prices may surprise you. Good luck.