Is there any way to reproduce vinyl LP's to digital without great expense? If there is PLEASE tell me. I?

Yes, you need the output of the turntable to plug into the computer - then the software. Sharper Image and several other similar stores are selling a turntable with a USB adapter, which makes the connection easy, and it comes with AUDACITY, which is really good processing software. In all honesty, if you already HAVE a turntable that you can connect, you can figure out how to do this yourself - and you can download Audacity for FREE - this program is very popular among people who do home sound processing. I use it all the time to put things on my website ( I am a choral conductor) for my students - and I also play chamber music, so use this program to edit music that i record digitally with an separate digital deck - but I am leaving you original question here.

So - figure out if you can do this on your own (got turntable, can download software) or if you want to buy the turntable you can find all over. With a little effort, you can do this CHEAPLY. Also, hit the websites of magazines like Electronic Musician, and see if they have FAQ files that cover this.

The sound quality of an LP played on a real stereo turntable has never been equaled by any CD. Reel-to-reel tape is even better than LP; and master tape best of all. This is why professional recording studios don't record directly to CD--the sound is just not the same.

In fact, many pros are now getting away from circuit boards and returning to the old vacuum tubes. The tubes gave the music a warmth it does not have today.

You can take the audio output from the record player, and record it on a computer rather cheaply. All you need to do is get a proper adapter, to take the stereo output and convert it to a normal headphone jack. (RadioShack can help you out there) After that you can record it on your computer in your favorite sound recording software. It will take some time, but it is a relatively cheap way to do it.

You can buy a turntable that plugs into your computer via the USB port for about $100.

no, it is going to cost a lot