Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB turntable review & test
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2013
- A visual clone of the legendary Technics SL1200 series, at ⅓ of the cost. This Audio-Technica is a heavyweight DJ-grade direct drive turntable with 78 RPM speed, quartz lock pitch control, fully adjustable S-shaped tonearm, and built-in pre-amp and USB output. As of September 2011, the AT-LP120 turntable now comes with an upgraded AT95E phono cartridge with elliptical stylus, rather than the ATP2 "DJ" cartridge shown in this video.
The previous AT-PL120 model is the same thing except without the built-in USB output (which I don't plan on using anyway). 
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When it reaches the end of a record, it goes around continuously in the center groove. This does not cause any damage, and in fact, lets you hear the audio that some of the Beatles albums have recorded in the center groove.
the correct term is "run-out groove". There is even a new vinyl reissue record company with that name.
Señor XREY what is the anti skate like
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it's called a locked groove, also found on side b of f#a#infinity by godspeed you black emperor
Dirty,scratched up 99 cent find? Dude,that is the CLEANEST scratched up 99 cent find ever!
George Price he probably washed it
Amir Pourghoureiyan probably, but there'd still be scratches.
VWestlife probably knows how to get out the noise in records
Maybe he could do a video on that! Which,for me,would be frigging awesome!
George Price maybe, it's been done to death on RUclips and I'm not sure if he's really interested in doing a cleaning vid
You described it very well, smoothly and professionally and explained each and every component well, there were few questions in my mind that I learnt today from you......Thank you for such a good demonstration...
Your appreciation for vintage gear in your videos and your taste in music shines. Really enjoy your channel and keep up the great work. You're one of those people who makes the best with what you have.
To my surprise, i found this music enjoyable. And it doesn't even need more cowbell!
You can always add a little more cowbell
This is a very witty SNL reference. I like it. Very good.
More cowbell sounds better ruclips.net/video/0rvMQavQtgA/видео.html
I was lucky enough to grow up during the vinyl 'boom years'.
Then I went the cassette, CD, MP3 route.
It's now only recently that I'm rediscovering the timeless beauty of vinyl audio.
Nice.
same for me, i want a turntable so bad
@@KamiKaZeJeremy hopefuly u bought 1
@@thenow5559 i bought the speakers and still didn't have the space in my small apartment for the turntable and the racks for my LPs hopefully I'm able to move next year into a bigger apartment with a full room dedicated to my music and videogames
@@KamiKaZeJeremy get a vertical shelf, so you can fit most of your lps on bottom or top shelfs, and fit the player somehow in one of the shelves. Cut out a hole at the back where your turntable would be, and feed wires thru to your pre-amp/recievers/speakers. Hopefully that works for you
@@OhRaez thanks, I'm already thinking about how to get that done and i need more space for my basses and amps
I looked at a number of your videos on turntables and love your thorough, honest, and detailed reviews with results that you actually test and show in real-time! You clarify a lot of things and help others make the most informed decisions based on real (and not hyped-up) data, so kudos to you for all that you do!
I have the AT-LP120XUSB that I purchased a year ago. The built-in phono preamp on the LP120 "X" models has a switch that is supposed to be fully bypassed when changing from "Line" to "Phono" (unlike the earlier LP120 models), so that's a step up in terms of noise interference. Some compromise was made in terms of build, however, because the LP120X USB weighs 6lbs less than the model you reviewed above (23.5lbs for the AT-LP120 USB vs 17.6lbs for the AT-LP120X USB).
As you said, it's probably one of the closest clones there is to the Technics SL-1200, except for the huge differences in (1) weight (almost 28lbs for the Technics SL-1200) and (2) effective tonearm mass (12g for the SL-1200 vs 20.61g for the AT-LP120X USB with a 9g headshell).
Speaking of effective tonearm mass, - an FYI for anyone looking to purchase one of these turntables: make sure to select a compatible cartridge suited for them in terms of compliance. Unfortunately, formulas used to convert Japanese dynamic compliances at 100Hz to Western dynamic compliances at 10Hz - by multiplying the 100Hz dynamic compliance number by 1.5 to 2 - produce inconsistent and unreliable results.
To give just one example, I have an ART9XA that was given to me by a friend. I didn't think it would be of much use to me or suitable on the LP120X USB since the cartridge cost more than double the price of the turntable itself (even though it sounds fantastic). I also thought it would be too high in compliance. Audio-Technica has its dynamic compliance listed as 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz). Going halfway between 1.5 and 2.0, I used 1.7 as a middle ground. That would give it a dynamic compliance of 17cu. Taking into consideration the 8.5g ART9XA cartridge mounted on a 6g headshell (plus 0.5g assembly), - such would "supposedly" result in a resonant frequency of 7Hz, just within the acceptable range of 7 to 12HZ.
However, after recording a few LPs and running the Analyze/Plot Spectrum in Audacity, it actually showed a resonant frequency of 8Hz. I then went online to use the Resonance Frequency calculator and added the total mass of effective tonearm mass + cartridge weight + screw assembly = 27.61g. That in combination with a resonant frequency of 8Hz shows the real dynamic compliance of the ART9XA to be 14.335cu, not 17.
After experimenting with various combinations of cartridge weighs and compliances with this tonearm, I found out that the maximum cartridge compliance for this turntable should be no higher than 14cu at 10Hz if using 8Hz as the starting range (or 18cu at 10Hz, if using 7Hz as the starting range). Just a bit of info for those who might be looking to purchase this turntable in the future.
By the way, that's a great song you played there (the album is most likely great, too).
I've got the earlier version with out USB, and I have to confirm it is a GREAT machine. I use it for playing 78s mainly, and it works superbly. The interchangeable heads are useful too for going to vinyl, when you need to.
As always fantastic review, sounds great! It's a shame it's so difficult to make the auto stop with modern turntables. Would love to see a video with all your best LP's - you always put on some great tunes!
What a beautiful sound, even with the mid-end cartridge it comes and the fact that I'm just a rock guy. Vinyls warmth never be equaled. Thank You
I'm glad you mentioned inner groove distortion. I never knew there was a name for that. I'm new to vinyl. It bugs me when the songs sound weird near the middle of the record.
You might also check your anti-skate settings. They can tend to pull, or push, your stylus to one side or the other of the record's groove if not set properly.
this is exactly why vinyl sounds way different from a CD or the original tape: the 100 year old technology has all sorts of distortion built in...starting with the RIAA-curve preamps to the mis-tracking tone arms trying to replicate the tracking of the original lateral cutting lathe. Many other fail points to create groove tracking
distortion to mention here.
@@senorxrey6429Yeah, I always have to laugh when people say they listen to vinyl for the superior sound quality. There are so many different things that have to be just right for it to sound nearly as good as a CD.
I want one. Thanks for posting this. Really help me decide on my first turntable and mind you, i am 48 years old. Kinda going retro.
It's great to see that this TT seems to be of quality. I'm tempted to get one and compare it to my $1500 Pro-ject. I have a feeling the AT would do very well in such a comparison. The law of diminishing returns is very powerful in audio, IMO.
Update?
It’s always delightful to see pupils well educated in economics.
Mike Thomas I Have to original SL 1200 from technics
I have one. It sounds very nice. I couldn't imagine another turntable sounding a lot better even at $1000.
should've gotten a crosley cruiser, they're what the professionals recommend.
+Eric Johnson gr8 b8 hahaha
lmaaooo please tell me you're joking
+Eric Johnson The troll is strong with this one...
+Eric Johnson catch these hands, sir
Eric, I am contemplating trading my Technics SL1200MKII with Shure V15VXMR cartridge (tracking at 1 1/4 gram) for one of those fine Chinese Crosley tables.
Still one of my all time favorite videos. The sample record gets me every time. This is my next turntable, if mine ever quits working...
Brilliant... was playing this video out through my stereo pair of Sonos Play 5’s and so many RUclips videos just record the sound from their on camera mic but with your direct line into the camera it sounded great! Perfect demo of the turntable I’m planning to buy next month... thank you 👍😉
This looks like a great turntable. I've been looking for a good one to replace all my cheap, crappy turntables with ceramic cartridges. This one would definitely be an improvement to anything I've had before.
Absolutely Correct
I can't wait to buy this turntable. I've heard some favorable reviews on it, so I really look forward to buying it.
Very nice demo - I've been looking at similar models for some time myself. Glad to know they've come down in price a bit. I hope to pick one of these up soon.
For those who have asked, The name of the track played is called "South Of The Border" by Arthur Murray. The name of the album is called "The Arthur Murray Dance Album" on the Reader's Digest label which is now out of print and almost impossible to find. I know because I tried locating a copy on LP , 8 Track , Cassette and even CD , but to no avail.
Hey thanks so much for your review it was great! I am going to get one for myself and I cant wait to hear real music quality again. I was a DJ in San Francisco during the 70's and helped review the SLMKII 12000 tables for Technics development team. The reason why your turn table is heavy is because it is weighted with cement which is what was used at a night club I worked at to defeat base feed back in a very loud environment. The Tec team came by and discovered how we did this and applied the deadening with concrete effect that we were using with Russco Studio Turntables by pouring the cement into the bottom of the frame of the turntable. Also this isolation concept is designed for best use on top of a free standing table not touching walls or furniture. Thanks again for your review Sir I liked your selection of music.
Rusty Nails
Are you THE Rusty Nails I used to hear on San Diego's 91X in the '90s?
I'm impressed. By your description, this really is a viable contender to the 1200 which I have. I think I will pick one up for use in one of my other stereo arrangements. Thanks for a great review.
Leesherwood I paid 375 new back when I was djing 1986 1987
Can't wait to get one of these turntables!!! Thanks for your video!
Best review I’ve seen in ages. I’m getting one of these turntables.
My debut turntable and the one that I still use to this day. I absolutely adore this thing, even if it isn’t the greatest turntable that money can buy you. It sounds lightyears better when you take out the preamp, though.
Wait so you use the built in pre amp or an external one?
You took the preamp out of this table
Late reply, but yes, I took the pre-amp out and used an external one instead.
Happily using mine for 7 years. Definitely a step above the Crosley that I started with but without being anything fancier. I'm the kind of guy who wants to listen to vinyl without feeling like I need a degree from MIT to figure it out. I maintain mine well. When not in use its unplugged, stylus cover on, lid down. Though I should recalibrate the tone arm more often. I replaced the stylus last year. New stylus is LP Gear brand. I hope it lasts many more years cuz I dunno how to repair it on the fly like you could.
New here. Thanks for the great explanation and demo. 👍🏾😊 Been pondering if i should get this for a while now. I think your video has swayed my decision. Btw. I know those guys at Electronics Expo, bought from them before and they are great people.
i dont even know why im here but this is probably the best most informative unboxing i have ever seen lol
I just picked up one of these from Amazon for $230. Really looking forward to using it. Thanks for the video!
Warning for viewers, as VWesrlife points out briefly, you need more than a turntable rotating at 78RPM to play 78's... you also need a different stylus for most of them.
I bought another cart and shell for the LPs and put the 78 RPM stylus on the cheap and heavy cart that came with this turntable. You also have to adjust the stylus pressure and anti-skate every time you change over as 78's need about 3 grams to track.
a totally useless feature for most is the platter "reverse" button. You will ruin you stylus by playing a record backwards as well as ruining the groove wall. Unless you buy into the old "Paul Is Dead" bull$#!+ from The Beatles era, you don't need to play a record backwards, unless you are an imbecile. The most useless feature I've ever seen on a turntable. Just another millennial gimmick.
Señor XREY it was for dj use, but that version has been discontinued. the updated version you can buy now doesn't have that feature.
@@BionicMerlin what stylus do I need to buy to play my wife's fathers collection of '78s?
@@marybethrupp8850 A 78 RPM stylus, .6 mil for vinyl, 3 mil for shellac.
Very enjoyable, informative review. Thank you also for using the kind of music that does not give me nightmares! Cheers!
Thank you for posting this helpful video on this turntable. I'm in the market to buy one and I think I'm going with this one. Also, thank you for the information on the stylus. I remember the styluses my Dad always bought for his Pioneer turntable growing up and back then he'd drop anywhere from $50 to $150 on one - always had to have the "diamond head" stylus. So, your information really helped.
Can't wait to get mine in the mail. Great find on the Arthur Murray tracks as well.
Wowza! We got to hear and enjoy "South of the border (Down Mexico Way)" off of your Arthur Murray LP in it's entirety! Groovy! The turntable sounds wonderful! Take Care! Ms. Elizabeth🎧🎧🎧
hey like the music can you tell me the name of the song you playing thank
@MrAlexprm The LP120 comes with the Audio-Technica ATP-2 cartridge, which uses the ATP-N2 stylus.
really like the way you talk about things. really clams me down in a way. player looks great by the way - already thinking about getting one
This is my primary tt. I run it through an Onkyo Integra amplifier to a set of Optimus 1s and it's a very nice setup. The hydraulics in the tonearm lift have gone squishy and the light (which should be higher in my opinion) doesn't pop up completely on its own, I have to lift it the last little bit, but the sound quality is excellent. A lovely unit indeed.
Could you tell me name and model of cartridge and stylus? They sound very good!
Love the sound quality. I'm also all about the visual...it has that nostalgic look I remember as a kid. Love it!
I don't know about the Stanton, but the AT-LP120 does have a cueing lever.
I found an AT-LP120 for $199 at a pawn shop and bought it. It has the AT95E (green) cartridge. I have ELAC B6 speakers so it really sounds good. I cant imagine buying another turntable to be honest.
Just get a new stylus n cartrage...and itll be just like a technics 1.200..it has start up power to go 77rpm..so its a good fast turntable
The needle that came with mine i put on anolded set of t.tables i have ..with a shure sc35c or a stanton 500 or 505 ..youll be ready for a lifetime unit that wont die
TheZooman22
Same here. This is a great turntable and is so snubbed.
Ugh .. I just bought the lp60 usb and am waiting for it to show up. Now you made me want this instead. This will be my first turntable.
This is the better turntable I would switch
Thanks for the video. I was looking for a turntable and someone put me onto this. Seems very special:) looks great and sounds good its diserable ;)
Nice turntable... I have actually been looking at those. The backwards play feature is very rare on TT's... You can play metal mold stampers with that! Now, how many folks do that everyday? I hate the idea of having an A/D converter on board but if you can by-pass all of it it's no big deal. Thanks for the video. :) JC
Cant wait to get one to replace my shitty all in one.
Meddle! Great album, one of my favourites
Nick Rielsen how bad is the sound quality? and have you noticed any difference from your records ever since you've been playing them on the all in one?
@MickyFig It is a regular pitch control, so the pitch will change as you slow down or speed up the record. It uses RCA outputs and has a built-in preamp.
Great review! AT-LP120 usb was a fine turntable obviously, so recently i decided to buy a new Audio Technica turntable because i tried enough of the vintage ones so i wanted to see the difference. So i bought the AT-LP140xp the improved version with no usb, just RCA outs, 2 kilo damped aluminum platter and very strong motor, and i'm very pleased! This turntable is not just DJ stuff but truly audiophile turntable and it sounds so good, i'm not a DJ and i just enjoy it fully at home and couldn't be more pleased than this!
Ho! Ho! Ho! :) Hey VWestlife. :) Thank you for doing a video on the Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB turntable. :) I think you did a fine job on this video. :)
hi,
that is one gorgeous turntable!
Nice one! Just got my one year old beast pluged in again :) All so digital "these days" so nice with some old records! Thumbs up for details in the weigth settings and pick up etc!!
I got my atlp120 a month or so ago and I absolutely love it, would highly recommend it!!
Where can I find this album? I love it!!
What is this song?? I love it too.
I did some googling for you:
- www.rootsvinylguide.com/ebay_items/arthur-murray-dance-album-1979-reader-s-digest-rumba-fox-trot-cha-cha-sealed-lp--2
- www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_7_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=arthur+murray+dance+album&sprefix=arthur+murray%2Caps%2C255&crid=3F2CCO0OM4L77
- www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xarthur+murray+dance+album.TRS0&_nkw=arthur+murray+dance+album&_sacat=0
I briefly had the Stanton T92 which is a nice turntable but I just ordered this one except with the black color version ( versus silver). I like how this one has the tone arm lift mechanism where the Stanton. My old Marantz had the tone arm lifter and I think that it preserves your needle longer along with your vinyl also. Also with the pop-up needle light which is a plus too (especially for us that grew up on vinyl and our hands aren't quite as steady as they used to be and our vision has gone south abit also. So both the tone arm lift and the light are features that Stanton T92 didn't have. The light will also be cool to watch the new re-release 40th anniversary of Rush 2112 with the Hologram on it, which you need a light source to view. Here is a link..
ruclips.net/video/jqNF9IWmFQE/видео.html
thanks for the review, pretty well done and covers what you are looking for about information perfectly well
That's a nice record player! Looks really good, and as it seems it doesn't only look good, it IS good. Sounds good, I'm looking forward to find out how it will sound with a better cartridge.
AUDIO/TECHNICA LP60 WAS $100.00 IN DECEMBER...GOT IT AND LOVE IT....
I took one apart and the base has a thick steel plate in it , that's where 85% of the weight comes from.
...That said , it is an excellent turntable.
The fit and finish is very very good. The "pop-up" track illumination light is not buttery smooth when pushed back down to the retracted position, like the one on my Tech-12. It has never given me any problem and if anything, it has gotten smoother.
At the current price ..$250.00 open box and $300.00 +/- the AT-LP120 is a great deal on a very nice turntable..knock off or not !
My Rega Planar 4 is a very nice turntable and is more refined, I just wish it blew the AT-LP120 out of the water..the only time it really starts to pull away is when it get a better cartridge, like it's Ortofon 2M Black. With the 2M Red on the Rega P4, I think the difference.. if any is in my head.
I am certain that there is nothing there that would be cause to replace the Rega Planar 4 if it was to stop working beyond repair, down the road.
My son's Pro-ject Debut carbon EVO sounds just as good as the Rega Planar 4, and the LP-120 is right on its heals if not it's equal.
I'm thinking of buying the newest version - lp120x. Should I do eeet? My amp has a built in preamp so I'm considering the Rega planar 1 as well, but I'm not sure how good the preamp is.
Great review... and i love the music! Very helpful. Thank you. :-)
do you need speakers or does this have built in speakers ? im thinking of purchasing it by tomorrow but i dont have enough for speakers
No built-in speakers. You need to connect it to a stereo system or amplified speakers.
thanks for the reply :)
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Your kidding right? you wanna get into one of the most expensive hobby's and you don't even have a stereo?
Tim The Aussie i'm sorry please don't hit me
The reason why its so heavy, is AT put a thick slab of steel in the base, just to add weight.
Excellent choice of turntable, & that album you played was outstanding..man they sure knew how to make recordings back in the day...that's what I call "hi definition sound" as compared to digital...it sounds more 3 dimensional & natural, and you are right, high frequencies are definitely there. Thx for posting.
A question about the arm that comes with this table: Do you think there is an excessive amount of "play" or movement in the arm bearings? I have seen two examples of this turntable, one had very little play in the bearings and the other really rattled when you grabbed the arm and gently moved it from front to back. I also saw one of the LP-1240s versions and it had the same characteristics.
I'm 13 and I just bought one on Zzounds.com ! I've been saving up for a LONG time! I've got all kinds of 50's doowop 45's! Can't wait for my AT-LP120 to come!
Cool. Just bought a Victrola from Fingerhut Magazine. Waiting for it to come to my house.
Califas Slick's Oldies that’s cool, at 13 I only could afford cheetos 😐
Califas Slick's Oldies im barely getting into it and still need money. I'm a freshman rip me
where can i find that song online. I love it
The song is called South of the Border. Written by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr.
Looks beautiful sounds amazing,great record you got there too!
Great video! I’m planning on getting a new turn table soon and this seems like a good choice!
Johnny Okeeffe I bought this last summer in black version. It's fantastic and as an ex DJ it's very similar feel and design of technics .
Hello Vwestlife,
You should replace the needle and cartridge so not to destroy the groves in your vinyl records. The hight, weight, and anti-skating of your tonearm needs to be accurately setup. If you need some help, I will walk you through. I have the Technics 1210 MK2 turntables and have been using Technics since the 1970's. If used correctly, they last for many decades. Audio Technica needles and cartridges are the only brand I use. I like them because they can be tracked much lighter than most of the other brands. I've enjoyed your demonstration and may pick up a few Audio Technica turntables. I need to read up more on the components they use. It would be nice to put some of my vinyl on You Tube so people can enjoy them. Which store location in New Jersey did you purchase your AT-LP120 ?
Sal Z.
I mostly use this turntable to play 78s, and compared to the 30+ grams that they were designed to be tracked at, 3 to 5 grams is very light! The store I bought it from is now a Guitar Center. They do sell turntables, but I don't know if they have this model.
vwestlife I have shopped in the Cherry Hill, Totowa, Paramus, and Toms River locations, however, never saw turntables for sale in Guitar Center. I track my tonearm at 1-1/2 grams. As for the above Arthur Murry album, you will eventually notice the high end begin to disappear from the weight of using 3-5 grams of weight. Also the height, anti skating, and positioning need to be accurately set as well. Please let me know if you should discover any flaws in this unit. Unfortunately, I do not know anyone who owns an Audio Technica turntable so I could compare and decide. Do the Guitar Centers have them on display ?
Sal Z. .
D J Sal Z. I bought a Stanton turntable from the Springfield, NJ Guitar Center, but that was years ago. The original design spec for LPs was 12 grams tracking for mono records and 6 grams for stereo records! I have lots of worn-out 45s that sound terrible when played on a P-Mount turntable with 1.25 grams tracking, but sound fine when played on my Pioneer PL-990 which tracks at 3 grams. A lighter tracking cartridge picks up more high-end detail, but on a record that's already worn, that high-end detail is nothing but noise!
vwestlife I will either stop at the Springfield store or have someone shop for me. I know B&H Photos in New York are selling the Technics 1210MK2's for $1,800.00 each because Technics has discontinued them. I never thought I would see the day when this would happen. So that is my reason for interest in the Audio-Technica AT-LP120. It's wise to have a backup plan. Thank you for the advice and good luck with your new purchase.
Sal Z.
One thing I have realized as I get farther and farther into collecting old vinyl is the difference a conical and an elliptical stylus will make. The conical "sounds" better on more worn vinyl because it tends to sit higher in the groove so it doesn't pick up as much "wear noise" as an elliptical would. But if you are fortunate enough to find some really near mint albums, the the elliptical is the only way to go because it tracks lower in the groove and can reproduce the full range of sound that is recorded. It also allows you to use a much lighter tracking force thereby saving wear on the vinyl and the stylus itself.
I'm really new to vinyls, does it matter where you place the needle on the record?
Yes, that determines which song you want to play.
+vwestlife really? That's so cool. How do I know which is which?
MarTin ShorLux There are dark bands between the tracks.
Read the label placed to the center of the record. BTW, don't call them "vinyls", please.
billyboi57 Why do I need to call them records?
That lp is made very well, nice heavy vinyl , fresh pressing. Fun!
I've owned this turntable since I bought it new in March 2010. No problems. I bought it mostly for the 78 RPM speed, which the Denon doesn't have, so I did not consider that model.
It sounded fantastic, imo better than cds.TQ
the sound on youtube is compressed ->192 kpbs AAC. Wether it's CD or Vinyl.
So, you sir, are full of it.
For 480p it goes up to 128 kbps.
J Mohd U wouldn't know sound, if came right outta ur ass.. Is what my grandfather, would say, if I said something like that.. 😐
J Mohd without a doubt!
bit rate doesn't affect mastering, this is why it sounds better than CDs
Who are the 36 turds who voted this video down? This is an awesome review.
Kelly Beard Either those idiots who hate vinyl or a loyal Technics fan. Even many audiophiles, especially the most top commenter in the comments section, liked and approved this video.
I mean, why do you even care? Was your day ruined?
Indeed
Redditors.
I enjoyed this informative review. Thank you very much.
Thanks. Very informative and I like your way of presenting. I just ordered mine and your video was a preview "out of box" experience, LOL.
Audio-Technica almost resembles a Technics sl 1200 it looks really similar direct drive motor quartz movement
It's a knock off
cha cha cha, cha cha cha..... I'm looking for that Arthur Murray album.
Thank you. So am I. Awesome.
@jonessekid The red strobe light is for checking the pitch. That is separate from the pop-up stylus target light.
I have the previous generation PL120 which doesn't have the USB capabilities but does have the built in preamp. I am bypassing it in favor of the preamp in my Yamaha CR-820. Would it be better to remove the preamp in the PL120 even though it doesn't have all that circuitry for the USB?
I've had this for 3 years but recently replaced it with a higher quality turntable from the early 80s for only $75. You don't always get what you pay for. This turntable did serve me well though.
what is that turntable?
Its what i use..i used to be KRS-ones deejay
Proof please. That's quite a claim.
Nice review, learned a few things. Thanks. 👍
I bought one and with the all the precision adjustments, the stylus fits in the grooves so well
song name, please?
+DJCATMUF "South of the border". What a great version,
*Sigh* Darude sandstorm
+Mike Stoddart That is true, there is a metal block inside: ruclips.net/video/T8sUuaclrZ4/видео.html
***** Just convert this video into a MP3 or MP4 format and Edit out the song
Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB. So great! Good music - Good sound. Visit plus.google.com/u/0/106636097632393903840/posts/Hhs1kWtd4PX to purchase it with the best price.
Composite guy
Hoping to get one for this up-coming christmas. Very nice turntable!!
+H4RDC0R3 P14Y3R me too and I am :)
@89Tomov Yes, it does have a voltage switch for either 115 or 230 volts.
It should be noted that you should NEVER lower the tonearm onto the record groove by hand (Example: 7:24). Hands are not completely steady and you can actually gouge the grooves by doing that. It is recommended to lower and raise the tonearm using the cueing lever ONLY! Hopefully you haven't gouged any grooves by doing that. If you choose to use your hand for cueing your records, you do so at your own risk.
***** Every time you play a record, you cause *permanent damage* to the grooves. So if you're obsessed with keeping your records in 100% pristine condition, then either keep them on the shelf and never play them, or spend $20,000 on a laser turntable! But for the rest of us, part of the whole fun on playing records is placing the tonearm down on the groove by hand. Especially if you can get it in exactly the right spot the first time, you get the satisfaction of the skill you've spent a lifetime practicing.
vwestlife That makes sense. However, the counterweight prevents the stylus from putting too much pressure on the groove of the record.
***** I've never seen a DJ in battle do what you just described.
bitspacemusic I have seen MANY people cue a record by placing the tonearm on it by hand. They even do it in movies and TV shows sadly. I got to use a turntable at my dad's house on Monday. It was quite fun. I swapped out records, I cued it using the cueing lever like you're supposed to, etc. Keep in mind it was my first time using a turntable in my entire life as I was born in 1998 and grew up with cassettes and compact discs, but not vinyl. Of course, I have been studying vinyl records and turntables to death for the past several weeks, especially because there is an Awesomenauts record.
***** Tbh that doesn't really do anything substantial to the actual record. I'm a DJ so obviously I have to do that to all my records. All of them are still perfect.
Nice review and nice turntable.
I have the original 1200, and I love it. Was interested to see how this turned out.
Great video man thanks, Getting one of these babies for my Birthday next week, wooooh!
Is there any chance somebody can measure the distance between the two hinges? Either from center to center or from the insides on the lid?
I'm looking to restore an old turntable and was wondering if a replacement dustcover for an LP 120 might fit.
@ACDCNut55 Thanks for letting me know. It turns out, Audio-Technica has a note on their web site saying "Please note: As of September 2011, the AT-LP120-USB includes the AT95E cartridge, replacing the ATP-2XN cartridge."
Hello, can you recommend an affordable cartridge and needle for this turntable (AT-LP120) ? I have noticed when I play my records with the standard cartridge & needle (that come with the turntable) the records start distorting ? Can you give my recommendation ?
the sound is incredible with this turn table
I got my lp120xbt and after 2 weeks the cantilever is off centered. Why is that?
That's really good sound .. I have an old Optonica LP player I want to upgrade.. is it a problem if you connect this LP player to an old amp or do you a new one? I'm curious if its going to be a problem with the pre-amp ..-cheers
You can use either the built-in pre-amp, or an external pre-amp (such as a receiver with a magnetic phono input).
I bought an LP120 today pretty much based on your review. Thanks for doing it. What a deal on this piece.
Nice video. Loved that tune too. I would love to get this TT one thing putting me off is the lack of an Auto return facility, otherwise it looks like a winner. Thanks for the post.
Did you repaired that turntable? Seen that doesn't works on you Sony stylus vídeo