Price: $399.00
(as of Dec 09, 2024 14:20:09 UTC - Details)

This fully manual turntable is modeled after the AT-LP120XUSB, but adds the convenience of Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the existing analog and USB outputs. Featuring a specially designed DC servo direct-drive motor and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, the AT-LP120XBT-USB plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and outputs the high-fidelity audio to the device of your choice. Use the included RCA output cable along with the built-in selectable phono preamp to connect to your home stereo or powered speakers. Use the USB cable to connect to your computer (and then download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software, or software of your choice, to start converting your records to digital audio files). Or use the Bluetooth wireless technology to pair the turntable with wireless speakers, headphones or other devices, including those that support the high-quality Qualcomm aptX audio codec.
The turntable also 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 professional 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 +/-10% adjustment range; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.
Fully manual operation, selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds with direct-drive, DC servo motor and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator and removable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
AT-HS6 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
Reviewer: Amy Johnson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect in every way
Review: Easy to set up and operate plus excellent sound quality

Reviewer: kelly frech
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very nice for the price
Review: For the price we paid we think this has good sound, easy to use and looks nice.

Reviewer: Tim
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sneaky Good!
Review: Why did my headline say, "Sneaky Good"? Because it's a better product than I anticipated and the sneaky part about it is that it auto-connects to my amp by turning the amp on and connecting. All I have to do is turn on the turntable, put on a vinyl record and drop the needle. It turns on the amp and connects! I automatically get sound from the amp! Who knew! Nice for me, since I keep my turntable about 30 feet away from the amp with speakers and it saves me making round trips to get it all started! And the Bluetooth works better than I expected! I don't even have the turntable in line-of-sight with the amp! Thanks!

Reviewer: Mr Ed
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hits the sweat spot of quality/price. Comes with absolutely outstanding customer support!
Review: This is the turntable to get. I've spent years with other turntables converting my vinyl into digital with results that I didn't think were as good as they could've been. This turntable isn't that much more expensive, but it's worth every penny is terms of sound quality.You get 3 outputs: Analog (line-out or Phono RCA) USB, Bluetooth. All work well. For USB, the audio is up to 48khz 16-bit. On a Mac, that's what it is by default. So either set your recording to that level, or change the level by going to the macOS Audio Midi Setup app in Utilities . You can use the free Audacity software, or any other audio software to make your recordings (I happen to use Sound Studio).Yes it works well with Intel or M1 Macs.As others have mentioned, the turntable looks nice (and more expensive than it is), but it does have some less expensive components. I'm all for that though. I want good quality recordings of my vinyl as the top priority, durability and functionality as a secondary considerations, and then a distant last would I care about things like plastic/wood/etc..., especially if it still looked really nice.It does have a lot of features that you don't see in turntables at this price or less, but they're all functional and relate to quality output. For example, some turntables don't have line-out. Some don't have speed indicators or quartz timing. Some don't have high precision tone arm weight adjustment or anti-skate adjustment. This has all of that.More little things that I really like... the feet are adjustable so you can perfectly balance it on a surface that might not be 100% balanced. They also not only shock absorb, but suction if placed on a smooth surface. I have mine on a glass desk, and it's like as if it's permanently attached (unless I twist the feet).There's also a nice needle light so you can drop it precisely on tracks, and of course it's a true turntable, meaning that you can stop the motor and turn the platter by hand to cue or scratch.CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS AWESOME!!!I had some technical questions regarding both macOS and Windows. Email responses were swift, detailed, and customized, making sure I fully understood the answers to my questions. Customer support gets an A+.Thanks Brent!

Reviewer: Robert C.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice unit
Review: I am very pleased with this turntable so far. It was simple to set up and the sound quality is far better than my old turntable. The instructions on adjusting the tone arm balance and anti-skate were a little unclear in the included document. I recommend going online and getting the full text instructions. I like the Bluetooth connectivity but I am disappointed that the switch to change from Bluetooth to line output is located tucked away in the back of the turntable. I wanted to be able to switch easily between Bluetooth and line output and that won't be possible. My albums sound so much better with this new cartridge and a properly balanced tone arm.

Reviewer: Rob Schneider
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very Nice Turntable
Review: I had an Akai Turntable for some 50 years, and loved it, but it finally seemed to have its run. Finding a turntable to replace it has been difficult, especially since prices have soared in the past 50 years. This turntable has been great. It plays records that I could no longer play on the Akai. I love everything about it, with one exception - it does not have an automatic retrieval of the tone arm once the record is finished. It was easy to set up, and recording directly to my computer through the USB is wonderful (it can also hook up to the component amp as before!), and it really looks nice. The acrylic cover is spectacular. I highly recommend this turntable.

Reviewer: McDuff
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent manual turntable for vinyl
Review: So far it has been very good. The sound on our records is quite good. Because it is not automatic, you have to stay close, but at least we have turntables on two floors, this being the better of the two. Although it has Bluetooth, it is wired to our AV receiver, but a Bluetooth speaker is in our plans.

Reviewer: Drake999
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This is a great turntable for those looking to get into Vinyl. Build and sound quality is very good. Being that it is a completely manual turntable it gives you a very hands on experience with your music, which is the complete opposite to the experience you get with streaming. I found that buying music on vinyl and using this turntable in particular has given me a much greater appreciation for music and a new way to relax after a hard day. I highly recommend the turntable and the experience it offers.

Reviewer: Christian Kuhn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: So wie beschrieben und Qualität bis auf den 45 Adapter Aufsatz sollte nicht so leicht sein !

Reviewer: Dominella
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Mi è piaciuto nel design e nel funzionamento

Reviewer: Greg Keller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, phono/line level switch, speed control... Everything works perfectly.

Reviewer: Raul Stockmann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good quality pickup and the best looking vinyl player I have ever seen. Very solid impression. Lots of great features. Who knows, maybe I use them one of these days. Lol