Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable (Analog & USB)
The Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable is a high-quality, fully manual turntable designed for DJs and audiophiles. It features a direct-drive motor for precise and stable rotation, with selectable speeds of 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM. The turntable also includes a built-in phono preamp, making it easy to connect to any audio system, as well as a USB output for digital recording of vinyl records. The AT-LP120XUSB comes with a replaceable stylus, a dust cover, and a detachable RCA output cable, and is compatible with a wide range of cartridge types. Overall, the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a versatile and reliable turntable that delivers excellent sound quality and functionality.
Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable (Analog & USB) features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your records to digital audio files. But in addition to the USB output, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo, whether it has a dedicated phono input or not.
The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.
Additional features include a die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.
Features of the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable
- Experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl
- Direct-drive, DC servo motor
- Fully manual operation
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
- Professional-grade anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat
- AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
- AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
- Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
- Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono- or line-level output
- Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
- Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
- Removable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
- Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback colouration
- AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
- Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)
- Includes: USB cable, detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover
K. Deshmukh –
I’ve been a vinyl collector for years now and have been looking for a budget-friendly turntable that I can use to play my records. I had a limited budget to work with, but thankfully I was able to find the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable. The best part about this turntable is that it comes with a built-in phono preamp and a USB output, which makes it a great option for audiophiles, as well as vinyl collectors like myself. The turntable is user-friendly and it is also very easy to set up and use. I just connect it to my receiver, which is hooked up to my speakers, and I am ready to go. The sound quality is excellent and I can even connect it to my PC to record my vinyl records in MP3 format. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this turntable to anyone who is in the market for one.