Digitising LPs and VHS tapes

Is an iMac a suitable platform for converting LPs and VHS tapes? What additional hardware and software might I need?
I want to upgrade from my G4/733 to an Intel-Duo Mac (the need for speed etc. and some Windows apps) and the iMac is stylish. However, if digitising is awkward then I'll look for another solution.
Many thanks
David

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions. 
If you have a lot of LPs then it may be worth investing in a USB Turntable. This one works with Macs and Windows.
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