Audio-Technica - Professional Turntable - Silver
- Key Specs
- Drive Type: Direct drive
- Operation Type: Manual (Automatic turntables move the tonearm into position to begin playing a record and remove it when the record is finished, typically with a single push of a button. Semi-automatic turntables require user interaction to place the tonearm inititally, but will automatically remove it after playback. Manual turntables require the user to place and remove the tonearm as needed.)
- Integrated Preamp: true (An audio component that amplifies the turntable's audio signal to a level compatible for connection to a sound system.)
- General
- Product Name: Professional Turntable
- Brand: Audio-Technica
- Model Number: AT-LP120-USB
- Audio
- Drive Type: Direct drive
- Operation Type: Manual (Automatic turntables move the tonearm into position to begin playing a record and remove it when the record is finished, typically with a single push of a button. Semi-automatic turntables require user interaction to place the tonearm inititally, but will automatically remove it after playback. Manual turntables require the user to place and remove the tonearm as needed.)
- Integrated Preamp: true (An audio component that amplifies the turntable's audio signal to a level compatible for connection to a sound system.)
- Playable Record Speeds: 33 1/3
- Wow and Flutter: 0.2 percent (Measures "frequency wobble" or the level of distortion caused by speed fluctuations typically measured at kHz. The lower the percentage, the better the player's ability to sustain proper pitch and avoid distortion.)
- Outputs
- Speaker Connection Type: Other
- Headphone Jack: false (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.000 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 17.72 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 13.86 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 23.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Platter Material: die-cast aluminum
- Included
- Cable(s) Included: RCA audio
- Speaker(s) Included: false
- Dust Cover Included: true
- Other
- UPC: 042005159512
Listen to your favorite records with this Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB professional turntable, which features a selectable phono preamp for use with systems with no dedicated turntable input. The USB output lets you digitally back up your collection.
- Direct-drive motor: Delivers quick start-ups.
- 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM listening speeds: Let you enjoy your entire record collection.
- Selectable phono preamp and RCA output: Allow connection to components with no dedicated phono input.
- USB output: Lets you digitize your vinyl records for easy backup to a computer. Includes Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software.
- Forward and reverse play capabilities: Along with pitch lock and pitch change offer versatile listening options.
Whats Included
- 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, slip mat
- Headshell (AT-HS1)
- Hinged dust cover
- Phono cartridge (AT-95E)
- Professional Turntable
- USB cable, 2 RCA output adapter cables, power cord
Q: Will this work with a regular (1990s) stereo (Analog)?
A: Hi old timer! I started buying LPs in 1957. You can use this unit with your old amp/receiver. It has switch-selectable mag cartridge or line level outputs. However you connected your old turntable, you can connect this one the same way.
Q: Do I also need to purchase a needle?
A: It comes with one that works very well, so no. But I did end up upgrading to a Shure-M77, which gives you a little more range and less record wear. The one it comes with is of very good quality (exceptional if you consider the price of the unit)
A: The unit contains a built-in RIAA-equalized preamp. It is switch-selectable between PHONO and LINE output, the latter being thru the preamp. You don't need an additional preamp.
Q: Do you have to buy speakers seperate?
A: Yes, as this turntable has no built in speaker. But it does have it's own built in amp. So you don't need an individual amp or amp/receiver. But you do have to have a speaker with it's own power source, like computer speaker or some of the larger portable stereo speakers that are out now. The switch on the back of the turntable needs to be switched to 'phono' if you have the RCA plugs out to a receiver/stereo system with an amp. If you are using powered speakers (stand alone) then the switch on the back needs to be switched to 'line out' to utilize the internal amp in the turntable. I plug into a marshall stereo speaker which has it's own power source. Wonderful sounding for a small all in one speaker but a bit pricy. You can get less expensive powered speakers or a good set of computer speakers and plug in via 'line out' from the turn table.
A: Just sits there and rubs into the vinyl. Pay attention!
Q: Can i connect this turntable to a Bose system
A: Thank you for your inquiry. As long as your system has an auxiliary input it should work.
Q: Does Audio Technica turn-table connect to Win7 computer?
A: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, the AT-LP120 will connect to a Windows 7 system and you can listen to vinyl albums through your computer speakers. Using Audacity 1.3.14 software you can convert your albums to CD's or mp3 files.
Q: Does this have auto return at the end of play?
A: No this turntable does not have auto return of the arm at the end of record play. It has a lever that raises the arm once record is over then you manually place it back on the arm rest.
