I would like to connect a turntable to my X-fi soundcard but would like some suggestions on what kind of turntable to get and where to get it. Also what software should I use if I would like to transfer some music to my PC?

Make it nice and easy and go for a USB one: USB Turntable (http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1401&src_t=wnp)