Audio-Technica - Stereo Turntable - Black
Customers are saying
Customers admire the impressive sound quality and user-friendly design of this turntable, which many find to be an excellent value for the price. While the setup process and included features are frequently praised, some users have noted challenges regarding the tone arm adjustment and the lack of an auto-return function. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its performance, though a small number of users have reported occasional issues with playback stability.
Features
Direct-drive motor
Feel confident that your turntable will last thanks to the rugged direct drive system.
Stereo sound
Enjoy sound as it was meant to be heard in full stereo.
Plays 78, 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Keep your music going with the speeds this turntable offers.
Dual Magnet phono cartridge
Provides rich audio quality and easy stylus replacement.
USB output
Lets you digitize your vinyl records for easy backup to a computer.
AC power
Input voltage requirements is 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Provided automatic switching type AC Adapter can be used anywhere as long as the appropriate plug adapter is added to it when needed.
Specifications
- Drive TypeDirect driveOperation TypeManualCartridge Type IncludedMM (Moving Magnet)Audio Only Outputs1 x PhonoNetwork Connector(s)No network connectors
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 426 reviews
- Sound Quality (243)
- Ease of use (88)
- Price (38)
- Setup (15)
- USB (11)
- Auto Return (12)
- Tone Arm (7)
- Skipping (3)
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| Pros for Audio-Technica - Stereo Turntable - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Price, USB | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Bluetooth, Design | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality |
| Cons for Audio-Technica - Stereo Turntable - Black | |||
| Auto Return, Skipping, Tone Arm | Skipping, Auto Return, Instructions, Size, Dust Cover | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Questions & Answers
Why doesn't the turntable arm return to resting position after album is finished playing?
Answered by AudioTechnicaBecause it is a fully manual turntable. Not everyone wants auto-return, or auto anything. You want either a semi-automatic, or a fully automatic turntable. A semi-automatic turntable will automatically return the tonearm at the end of play and stop spinning. You will still have to manually start the turntable however. A fully automatic turntable will return and stop as well, and it will also start with the press of a button. It will start spinning, the arm will lift up off the tonearm rest, go over to the beginning of the record, then go down to the record and start playing it. We do manufacture some fully automatic models at this time. No semi-automatic models however. Consider the AT-LP60 Series or the AT-LP3 Fully Automatic Turntables instead.
If I connect the turntable to my computer via USB will I be able to hear the record through the computer's speakers?
Answered by AudioTechnicaIt depends on what type of computer you have, Windows or Mac, and the Operating System on the computer. Windows computers have a "Listen to this device" option that will allow the turntable to play through the computers speakers without the use of an audio recording program, Mac computers do not have such an option however, you will need an audio recording program installed on your Mac computer that has a MONITOR function which allows you to listen to a record through the computers speakers without having to actually be recording the record at the time.
I have an older toshiba combination am/fm cassette stero amp with a seperate component turntable. The turntable has quit working correctly. Can I use this turntable with my amp and speakers?
Answered by AudioTechnicaIf the stereo has a dedicated PHONO input that accepts magnetic type phono cartridges, the turntable can be used with this input. If the PHONO input does NOT support a magnetic type phono cartridge, the turntable can be used with a line level input such as AUX IN instead. In this case, you will need to turn on the phono preamplifier located inside the turntable. This is done by setting the preamp selector switch located on the rear of the turntable to the LINE position.
Is there another model that has all these features and auto return?
Answered by AudioTechnicaNo, there is not.
Does this turntable play 78 records?
Answered by AudioTechnicaA 78 rpm Stylus is available for the (AT-VM95E) cartridge that is provided with the AT-LP120XUSB Turntable. This stylus is the AT-VMN95SP Stylus. Just replace the provided (AT-VMN95E) 33-1/3, 45 rpm stylus for vinyl with the AT-VMN95SP 78 rpm stylus when you want to play 78 rpm records. Alternatively, you can purchase a second (AT-HS1) Headshell and mount the AT-VM95SP Cartridge complete with stylus to it and change out the Headshell/Cartridge assemblies instead.We also have a cartridge/headshell combo which consist of the AT-VM95SP Cartridge pre-mounted and pre-wired to our AT-HS6 Headshell. Please note that this headshell is black in color however.
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