What software best for digitizing lps?

Novice seeking advice! (Not technically versed in audio matters - so please speak simple!)
Much research later, bought Stanton USB T.90 turntable (LOVE IT) and downloaded free Audacity 1.2.5. (Mac-Yuk). Initially, Audacity produced fine results (with pristine 33-1/3s), but app freezes up lately. Looking for best alternative that is MAC user friendly and under $100. Don't need or want advanced features (i.e. mixing tracks, altering original content) other than ability to clean up scratches, pops & hisses from ancient 78's (as much as possible). Want to save files as aiff for burning cds. I've got over 150 LPs (78's & 33-1/3's) to digitize so I want to get this right this time!
Also, I am getting "static feedback" sometimes when recording. Wondering if it could possibly be the dry climate I live in (CO). (I get a lot of static when walking across the carpet - lol) If this is the cause, does anyone have any ideas on a fix? (I have tried "grounding myself" before I touch the turntable...:)
Okay - here's another thing too. Gold CDRs, Music CDRs or plain CDRs for keeping a master copy?
Thanks for any and all help. This forum rocks!

Amadeus Pro stopped recording midway through the last song of an album. Since there are a limited number of saves in trial mode, I can't keep trying it until I am satisfied. I don't want to pay the $40 to purchase if that is a regular occurrance.
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