Price: $343.53
(as of Oct 18, 2024 13:53:16 UTC - Details)

This black Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK Analog and USB Direct Drive Turntable turntable features a 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. 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 in. 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 mil 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 aluminum 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.
Experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl
Direct-drive, DC servo motor with selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds. Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
Fully manual operation featuring adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, variable pitch control with quartz speed lock, and balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
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
Reviewer: L. Yu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Solid TT at a fairly good price - a good place to discover or rediscover vinyl
Review: this is my first Quality TT. I haven’t had a TT for about 40 years - growing up my family had an all in one Kings Point stereo system with Cassette, 8-Track, Vinyl (fully auto) - had a handful of records - but by the time i had any money to purchase music - i bought cassettes due to the popularity of the Sony Walkman and on the go music. Then CDs came along - like some/most people i ditched the vinyl - fast forward i ordered the LP120xusb - there happens to be alot of versions of the LP120 model from Audio-Technica and it can get quite confusing. This is the latest iteration of the LP120 - there are come features that A-T abandoned with this one.i don't know a whole lot about turntables - but the set up is fairly easy - i looked on Youtube where A-T gives instructions on how to set up the tone arm and with the counterweight and the anti-skate. There's also prevalent old information out there that says the Anti-Skate doesn't work on the LP120 - the internet has a way with keep some seriously old info out there - as well as Youtube. The anti-skate does work - no i didn't perform a blank CD test or a blank test with a blank vinyl - i know the anti-skate works because when i was setting up the counter weight for the tone arm (my anti-skate was dialed in at 2 per A-T instructions) - i was supposed to dial the counter weight back to 2 grams (that is the recommended weight for the cartridge) but i forgot to do that - i was going to play a record but when i try to place the needle right above the start groove - it kept swinging right and would not lower because i had my anti-skate dialed to 2 but i neglected dial the counter weight to the 2 grams necessary for the proper set up. Once i did adjust the counter weight it was fine. The supplied pre-mounted cartridge was already aligned at the factory so all i needed to do was to insert the cartridge and tighten the mount and i was ready to go.Alot of negative opinions on the build quality - i found it nice and pretty solid - it's not a chintzy feel - it doesn't feel cheap to me. feels fairly hefty given its size - as it should be for stability. body is made of plastic but the platter is aluminum and it is solid.Sound quality is decent - of course it also depends the pressing of the vinyl as well - but i did notice some distortion at the higher frequencies - i listen mainly to movie scores and my collection is going to be just predominately movie scores - i would say that the higher frequencies are somewhat muddy - maybe my set up is wrong or i could use a upgrade in stylus and/or cartridge - Bass and midrange no issues- sounds great.It plays 33,45,78 - for this iteration they got rid of playing reverse so i'll never know if "Paul is Dead" since i cant hit the reverse on this one. i don't have any 78 records but it's there if i need it.The TT is direct drive (no belt) and it is quiet - Zero motor noise - i turn up the volume on my receiver (Yamaha R-N803) and all i hear is the noise floor - i'm really impressed with how quiet this thing runs.they do not include a disk for the free Audacity freeware - the site you need to go to download this freeware is audacityteam.org -- in the youtube instructions A-T gives it as AudacityTeam.net - that being said it is given correctly in the instruction manual. if you to rip vinyl and use audacity please note that on the Lp120 you have to switch in the back to say "LINE" - unless of course you're already switched to LINE (instead of PHONO) because either you are running it with active (self-powered) speakers or you are using an amp/receiver that does not have a dedicated PHONO input.I was going to go with Sony PH-x500 (400) because of the hi-res ripping capability but decided against since you'll also be recording the pops and clicks in hi res - figured the LP120xusb would be more than adequate. plus it left me a bit of money to actually buy some vinyl.i love this turntable - looks good - sounds good - if you're looking to discover or rediscover vinyl - this is a good place to start.thanks for readingEdit: after about a month using it. I found myself just listening to the limited amount of records I have and I haven’t touched any digital music file. I have listened to CDs though. I’m not sure what it is about it that has captured my attn.Also on another note. Now having more experience listening to records. I feel that these new vinyl are getting pressed directly from a digital source- I have no problem with that however they really should remaster it specifically for vinyl. The medium is different each with it own subtleties. I think the last Tomb raider score by Junkie XL was not mastered correctly for vinyl so the high end sounds “crunchy” still a good score however.You might take the above edit with a grain of salt I don’t know anything about producing music or any aspect of it. I do like to listen though!Edit 7/6/19. I find myself not really using the usb audacity rip function. It’s like I’ll listen to the vinyl rather than ripping it and using that recording digitally. I just rather listen to the vinyl.Edit 7/15/19 - this weekend i listened to 4 movie scores on vinyl on headphones - running the yamaha r-n803 receiver headphones (sennheiser hd650, beyerdynamic dt770 250Ohm, beyerdynamic dt880 250Ohm, - the 650 was on the warm side and so was the dt880 - it paired well with the DT770 giving it a bit more on the high end.edit 8/12/19 - this weekend i found 3 records from 30-40 Years Old- an old stash of mine from the 80s. (don't judge haha) 2 debbie gibson EP (1988, plays at 33.3RPM) - Foolish Beat EP and Staying Together EP -- and The Empire Strikes Back LP (1980). oh boy Foolish Beat it sounded exceptional - 30 year record - some surface noise and a bit dusty but oh boy serious fidelity - this thing sounded like it was pressed yesterday i swear.. The Empire strikes back - the vinyl was warped but it tracked well and playable - a bit tinny but overall for a 40 year old record it sounded good on the Audio Technica 120XUSB - seriously ZERO regrets on going with Audio Technica 120XUSB. great bang for the buck.Edit 8/20/19 added new “medley” video. Remember that the music has been compressed and also it was taken with the iPhone X.Edit 10/21 last weekend by brother dropped by. He was just staring at my system - I was playing daft punk discovery and he said whats this? They record is pressed exceptionally- He couldn’t believe it was vinyl. I mean he hadn’t heard vinyl for 40 years- he was surprised but I don’t think I conveRted him to vinyl due to the insane prices.edit 10/28 - someone mentioned a wobble on the comments section - i see what may have cause it to look like a wobble is the dots on the side of the aluminum platter that may not have been manufactured straight perhaps or the record itself may not be 100% flat. i'm 100% satisfied with this player - 250 - not alot of "investment" but a whole lot of joy - i wish they pressed the records with better precision and with less dust......11/7 edit. I’ve been paying closer attn to the platter. There is a bit of a wobble yes - but it hasn’t affected the sonic performanceMost of the records here I used the supplied felt mat which was not 100% flat. I have since replaced with a Hudson acrylic mat.11/26/20 - i'm listening to this right now.. still going. at some point ill have to change the needle... I releveled my turn able and while the platter is flat and level some of my records are badly pressed. Still love it tho!5/12/21 - im still listening to it - just got an outboard phono stage for it iFi zen phono. still sounds good!5/26/21 - I upgraded the cartridge and stylus at-vm95ml. Good stuff.

Reviewer: AMZN_addict
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Makes Playing Vinyl Records a Pleasure
Review: This replaced my 35+ years old automatic Technics SL5, which abruptly failed on one (not) fine day. While the AT is manual, the tonal response of the stylus, ease of use, and sturdiness of construction make it a pleasure to play back records, even if one has to lift and return the tone arm at the end of play. No audible wow and flutter or rumble. OK, if the vinyl has scratches, it's not going to fix them.The orientation video clearly explains the assembly and set up. Having both phono and line-out outputs makes it compatible with different amplifiers. I haven't tried the digital USB output, because the standard RCA outputs are good enough. With the optional LED to light the album's surface, it's easy to precisely position the stylus, particularly at the outer areas. The stop button quickly responds, immediately braking the turntable.There is not much to quibble over. The on/off switch takes a bit of getting used to since you have to rotate the switch in a somewhat cramped area. I don't need the rpm adjustment since the calibration was right from the outset, and I don't need to slow down or speed up the music in general, but maybe you'd like that feature. As I said, minor issues.

Reviewer: B. Aday
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good turntable
Review: Easy to set up, have to go online to complete the set up. I am going to sell my lps that I stored over 35 years ago, this is better than my old belt drive turntable.I have very good speakers and amp it works well with them. The stylus and cartridge are replaceable. It came with a platter mat too. It can be plugged in to a computer to make digital copies. Built in preamp that can be bypassed. I don't think it has Bluetooth I didn't want that. It was half price when I bought it so a very good value.

Reviewer: Rufus T. Firefly
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great turntable, high quality.
Review: Very happy with this turntable. Perfect table for a casual listener, and easily upgradeable with a new needle/cartridge for those that desire more quality. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a solid, simple (set up took less than 10 mins), and high-quality table.

Reviewer: Renato Melo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Na década de 80 e 90 lembro-me que comprar um disco de vinil era fácil e muito, mas muito barato. Quando a mídia de CD entrou em cena, surgiram dezenas de bancas e sebos abarrotados de vinil no intuito de queimar tudo, porque a demanda pelo CD criou o desprezo por tudo que era analógico. Comprar um disco de vinil era andar para trás, porque o CD, na ilusão de uma moda, era superior. Então veio o MP3, que, auditivamente, era muito pior que um vinil sonoramente e levou o CD para o porão da história como o vinil.O problema é que nem todo mundo engoliu o MP3, por mais prático que fosse, porque a degradação sonora é gritante e suja para qualquer pessoa de bom senso. Aqueles que tinham alguma dignidade auditiva não deixaram o CD de lado, mas também, com a ausência e degradação cultural para o subsolo do espúrio, os resistentes continuaram a amar e conservar a música como um refúgio da loucura da cultura de massa. Eu posso me classificar como um sobrevivente.Então as mídias sociais ajudaram, pelo menos em algo bom, a divulgar os amantes de vinil que sobreviveram a inovação do CD e degradação do MP3 em diante. Surgiram canais com dicas e coleções vistosas de vinil, enquanto outros, mesmo com a inocação do CD, mostravam uma nova tendência. O som vintage. Aquilo que era "velho" ganhou status de cult e sonoramente melhor. Será mesmo melhor? Será que um aparelho da década de 70 soa melhor que um aparelho moderno?Fiz o teste e investi em receivers que na decáda de 80 eram HI-END, enquanto trocava aquele CD player miado do 3 em 1 para um CD Player com especificações mais avançadas. Mas um setup de som não pode mostrar seu potencial sem uma boa ou excelente caixa acústica. Investi pesado em um par de Caixas acústicas que, comparando com outras, o resultado é nitidamente superior. Montei aquilo que chamam de som vintage, que na minha opinião, é uma classificação errada.Faltou agora um toca-discos, porque do nada, os discos de Vinil se tornaram mais caros que um CD em até 10X. Então com muita pesquisa, errando em alguns casos, encontrei a Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB e fiquei surpreso com a qualidade de áudio e diferença nas propriedades sonoras em relação ao CD. São dois mundos com suas vantagens e desvantagens. A Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB por si só é um equipamento fantástico, mas não basta para ter plena qualidade quando o seu equipamento possuí limites muito superiores. Foi necessário investir em melhores Cápsulas, agulhas e um preamp phono de qualidade. Aqui foi o ponto de virada.Se na década de 90 eu tivesse condições de ter um equipamento como a Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB, certamente não migraria totalmente para o CD. Se na década de 90 eu tivesse o equipamento de som que tenho hoje, ficaria como mídia principal o vinil sem pensar, porque agora entendo a persistência dos amante de vinil. As qualidades sonoras do vinil são únicas e, em um equipamento capaz, torna qualquer estilo musical uma viagem.A Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB é o melhor toca-discos custo benefício do mercado, sem abrir mão da qualidade equilibrada. Você terá que explorar os limites do equipamento para ter o som com graves, médios e agudos no seu lugar, como a música original proporcina. A Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB foi um investimento sem arrependimento.

Reviewer: Corey101
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I recently purchased the vinyl record player for my girlfriend and she has been extremely happy with it. The high-fidelity audio is a standout feature and the direct-drive, DC servo motor allows for a smooth and seamless listening experience. The ability to choose between 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds is a convenient feature, as is the adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock. The fully manual operation and balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest make this record player a top-notch choice for vinyl enthusiasts.One of the added bonuses of this record player is the ability to convert vinyl records to digital audio files using the free Audacity recording software (or software of your choice). The inclusion of a USB cable, detachable RCA output cable, AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover make it an all-in-one package that is ready to use right out of the box.Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase and would highly recommend the vinyl record player to anyone looking to experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl. It is a top-quality product that offers a seamless listening experience and added convenience with its digital conversion capabilities.

Reviewer: Emilio A. Toledo Couceiro
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lo mejor que he comprado hace mucho tiempo, gran relación precio-calidad.... Indiscutible...

Reviewer: Surendr kumar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: So nice turntable

Reviewer: Reini2012
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Das Gerät ist einwandfrei, auch schnell aufgebaut etc. Guter Klang auch. Steht einem Thorens oder Pro-Ject nicht nach. Bei der Entscheidung habe ich mich schwer getan, allerdings haben mich einige Beobachtungen bei Thorens und Pro-Ject dann doch dazu bewegt diese bekannte japanische Marke zu kaufen. Auch noch sehr günstig einen Direkt-Antrieb.Aber:Ich lese auch häufig das Kleingedruckte. In der Anleitung (nicht die Aufbau & Bedienungsanleitung, sondern die "Sicherheitshinweise") steht außer, dass man den Plattenspieler nicht draußen im Regen betreiben sollte zum externen Netzteil unter anderem:wörtlich- dieses Gerät sollte in der Nähe einer Steckdose platziert werden, damit Sie das Netzteil jederzeit schnell erreichen können-Trennen Sie das Netzteil in einem Notfall unverzüglichSo einen Hinweis ist mir in Bezug zu externen Netzteilen noch nicht untergekommen. Muss ich mir jetzt sorgen machen? Ich werde wohl einen Dreifachstecker mit Schalter dazwischen schalten.Ich habe dem Produkt trotzdem 5 Sterne gegeben. Man sollte mit solchen Hinweisen nicht übertreiben. Vielleicht ist es ja nur eine neue EU-Verordnung für das CE Kennzeichen.....