AT-LP120X
Manual Direct-Drive Turntable (Analogue & USB)
- Direct-drive, DC servo motor
- Fully manual operation
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
- Convert records to digital files via the USB output
- Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat
This update of the AT-LP120-USB turntable 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 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.
Turntable |
Type |
fully manual |
Motor |
DC servo-controlled |
Speeds |
33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM |
Pitch Variation |
+/-8% or +/-16% |
Turntable Platter |
Die-cast aluminum |
Starting Torque |
>1.0 kgf.cm |
Braking System |
Electronic brake |
Wow and Flutter |
<0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) |
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 |
PC or Mac with an available USB port (USB1.1 or higher) Windows 7 or above, or Mac OS X or above 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 |
115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz |
Power Consumption |
3W |
Dimensions |
141,6 x 452 x 352 (H x W x D mm) |
Weight |
8.0kg |
Accessories Included |
AT-VM95E phono cartridge AT-HS6 headshell 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire counterweight felt mat; dust cover 45 RPM adapter |
Cartridge & Stylus |
Replacement Stylus |
VM95 Series |