Inputs From Hi-End Analog Audio -- A/D Conversion

I would like to transfer rich, warm analog sound from vintage McIntosh equipment, Ortofon MC, from records, 78s, and cassettes to digital form. I know that in the music industry, stand-alone analog to digital converters are used. How do I find an "audiophile" quality analog to digital input concerter?
Thank you,
Charles
iMac G3, eMac G4, Mac Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

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