Audio-Technica - AT-LP120XUSB Fully Manual 3-Speed Direct Drive Turntable

The modern update to Audio-Technica's legendary AT-LP120-USB, a fully manual, three-speed direct-drive workhorse with a built-in preamp and USB ripping.

The AT-LP120XUSB pairs a direct-drive DC servo motor (greater than 1.0 kgf·cm starting torque, with electronic brake) with a professional-grade anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter and felt mat, playing 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock (±8% or ±16% ranges), a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator and a removable plug-type target light for low-light cueing round out its DJ-inspired feature set, while damped base construction reduces low-frequency feedback.

The balanced S-shaped tonearm features a hydraulically damped lift control, lockable rest and adjustable dynamic anti-skate, and carries the detachable AT-HS6 universal headshell fitted with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, compatible with all VM95 Series replacement styli). A built-in switchable phono preamp lets you connect to phono or line inputs alike, and the USB output digitizes your records at 16-bit/44.1 or 48 kHz into the recording application of your choice.

Features

• Direct drive with a DC servo motor and high starting torque
• Three speeds, 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM, with pitch control and a quartz speed lock
• Static balanced S-shaped tonearm, 230.5 mm effective length, with hydraulically damped lift and lockable rest
• Removable AT-HS6 headshell with an AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge
• Switchable phono/line output with a built-in preamp
• USB output at 16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz for digitizing records
• Removable stylus target light and adjustable anti-skate

Specifications

• Type: Three-speed, fully manual direct drive
• Motor: DC servo motor
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM
• Platter: Die-cast aluminum with felt mat
• Tonearm: Static balanced S-shaped with detachable headshell, hydraulically damped lift and lockable rest; 230.5 mm effective length, 16 mm overhang
• Headshell: AT-HS6 universal half-inch mount, removable, 9 g (0.32 oz) including lead wire
• Cartridge: AT-VM95E dual magnet, 0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus, removable
• Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E; accepts any VM95 series stylus
• Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Anti-skate Range: 0-4 g
• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.2% WRMS at 33 RPM, 3 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 50 dB
• Output Level: Phono 4 mV / Line 240 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono Preamp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• USB: 16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz, USB-selectable; Windows 7 or later, macOS X or later
• Power: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A max. US operation 120 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 2.75 W
• Dimensions: 17.80″ (452 mm) W x 13.86″ (352 mm) D x 5.57″ (141.6 mm) H
• Weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg) without dust cover
• Included: AT-VM95E cartridge, AT-HS6 headshell, USB cable (6.2′ / 1.9 m), dual RCA cable with ground wire, counterweight, felt mat, dust cover, 45 RPM adapter, removable stylus target light