Audio Technica AT- LP120XUSB Turntable
The AT-LP120XUSB turntable features a DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and a selectable phono preamplifier. This fully manual turntable plays 33⅓, 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.
About Audio Technica
Inspired by the depth of emotion he witnessed at vinyl listening sessions organised during his tenure at the Bridgestone Museum of Arts in Tokyo, Hideo Matsushita was determined to enable more people to experience the warmth of analogue listening. In a small Shinjuku apartment, he established Audio Technica and began developing cartridges. His first two products, the AT-1 and AT-3, achieved success and enabled Hideo to expand his business. He opened a larger headquarters in Machida, where the company still operates today.
Building on a shared passion for listening, Audio Technica have designed many critically acclaimed headphones, turntables and microphones whilst remaining a family business and with the firm belief that high-quality audio should be accessible to all.
Audio Technica believe that sound should be natural and so they strive to reproduce true, accurate, representations of audio. They start every product with the pure vibration created when sound is captured, using this analogue transducer technology to create products that transcend everyday sensory experiences. The quest to create pure, natural, audio is perpetual - it never stops, never ends.
Audio Technica headphones, turntables and microphone systems are used across the globe in a wide variety of applications, from live concert tours and recording studios to theatres, educational facilities, and houses of worship. There are also millions of music enthusiasts, gamers and content creators who use Audio Technica products every day.
Our Take On The Audio Technica AT- LP120XUSB Turntable
The Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB Turntable stands as a testament to the timeless allure of vinyl records, seamlessly merging classic analogue sound with modern convenience. Renowned for its precision and fidelity, this turntable features a direct-drive motor for consistent playback speed and a balanced s-shaped tonearm for optimal tracking. Its built-in phono preamp allows for easy connectivity to amplifiers and speakers, while the USB output enables digitization of beloved vinyl collections. With its sleek design and versatile functionality, the AT-LP120XUSB appeals to both audiophiles and enthusiasts alike, providing an authentic vinyl listening experience with contemporary accessibility.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Manual Direct Drive Turntable
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Direct-drive, DC servo motor
- Fully manual operation
- Selectable 33⅓, 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 offers 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 coloration
- 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)
- Motor: DC Servo Motor
- Drive Method: Direct Drive
- Speeds 33⅓, 45 & 78 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Die-Cast Aluminium
- Starting Torque: >1.0 kgf.cm
- Braking System: Electronic Brake
- Wow & Flutter: <0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >50 dB
- Output Level
- Pre-Amp "PHONO": 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Pre-Amp "LINE": 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- USB Function: A/D, D/A 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer Interface USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
- Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Max.
- Included Accessories: AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge, AT-HS6 Headshell, 1.9 m USB cable, Detachable RCA Cable, AC Adapter, 45 RPM Adapter, Counterweight, Felt Mat, Plug-Type Stylus Target Light and Removable Hinged Dust Cover
- Available Finishes: Black or Silver
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 452 x 141.6 x 352 mm
- Weight: 8 kg without dust cover
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE