A:AnswerIn researching further, and conversing with AT support direct (via eMail), the tonearm has a downward force of, in their estimate, 3.5 grams (for me, this is too heavy). Per my research, recommended is (as light as possible to keep from skipping), or between 2.0 to 3.0 grams.
A:AnswerThe turntable can be connected directly to self powered (active) type speakers, other wise it will need to be connected to a stereo amplifier or receiver which has passive type speakers connected to that receiver or amplifier.
A:AnswerThe cartridge on 60 Series turntables is not replaceable, it is an integral part of the tonearm. Only the stylus (needle) assembly can be replaced and the model of the replacement stylus is ATN3600L.
A:AnswerYes it will but you will need a 3.5 mm stereo plug (male) to 3.5 mm stereo plug (male) audio cable to do so. The output connector on the turntable is a 3.5 mm stereo jack (female) type connector. The audio cable supplied with the turntable is the 3.5 mm Stereo plug (male) to dual (Left and Right) RCA plug (male) type cable.
A:AnswerIt is fully automatic. You press start and it will play the entire record and return back and turn off when it gets to the end of the record. You can choose to raise the arm, place it where you want it to start and then lower the arm.
A:AnswerThere is a pre-amp selector switch located on the rear of the turntable that allows you to turn the pre-amp ON (LINE position) or OFF (PHONO position). If you are connecting the turntable to a device, such as a stereo amplifier or receiver which has a PHONO input for the connection of a turntable, the device contains its own phono pre-amp. You cannot use TWO phono pre-amps at the same time, so we allow you to turn the one in the turntable off when needed.
A:AnswerAllow 14 inches of height if you plan to use the dust cover. You will need 14 inches to fully open the dust cover if it is installed on the hinges. If you do not have 14 inches, you could leave the cover off of the hinges and get away with around 6-1/2 inches to remove the cover from the turntable without striking the tonearm. Allow about 16 inches on the depth for the connections on the rear to clear.
A:AnswerIt depends. The turntable is producing an RIAA equalized LINE level signal when the phono preamp inside it is used. If your computer is an Apple computer, the 3.5mm AUDIO IN jack on it can typically be designated as either a MIC input or as a LINE input. You need a LINE input. This may or may not be the case on a Windows computer. If the the input is a MIC input ONLY it is not going to work, the line level signal will overdrive the input and the sound will be distorted a a result. Since this type input is 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, you will need either a dual RCA (females) to single 3.5mm male stereo mini-plug adapter to adapt the supplied audio cable to the computer, OR you can use a different cable all together, one that as 3.5mm male stereo mini-plugs at each end. The Analog Out jack on the back of the turntable is the 3.5mm stereo (TRS) type jack. The audio cable that we supply with the turntable is the 3.5mm stereo mini-plug to dual RCA (males) type cable.
A:AnswerNo it does not, consider our AT-LP120XUSB Turntable instead if you need a pitch adjustment. Please note that the AT-LP120XUSB model is a fully manual type turntable, there are no automatic functions.
A:AnswerYou can get many answers on the Audio Technica site (www.audio-technica.com) ... But yes, to your answer. These "fully automatic" units usually means that you press start, the turntable spins, you move arm over record and use the 'lever' on the arm lifter to lower the arm/stylus to the record. You can manually lift in the same way at any point to reset where it plays. At end of record, arm automatically lifts and motor shuts off, but arm does not return to rest point, you would do that manually. Simple design means less to go wrong!
A:AnswerAbsolutely! If your receiver has a phono input, use that . Otherwise, this turntable has it's own preamplifier so you can connect to any input .
A:AnswerThe needle (stylus) can be replaced, but not the arm. If you are looking for the capability of replacing the entire cartridge assembly for upgrading, you might consider the higher end turntable units. This is not one of them.
