I can't really bring myself to comment on any details here because of my outrage at the article.
I have to hope that this article encourages people to find a way to play their LPs and digitize them. So many many things are just wrong about this article, though! I basically don't have the time to write up all that's wrong here. Best of luck, everyone.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw