Customer Ratings & Reviews

i love vinyl record collecting, but it broke my heart that i could only afford those cheap crosley turntables. i figured record players were all pretty much the same and i could get away with it, but, boy was i wrong. this is the turntable you need in your life if you like vinyl at all. i had to really save up to finally get this, but the sound is unbelievably good. setting it up doesn't take too much time and it's super easy if you just chill and follow the instruction manual. afterwards, hook it up to some powered speakers and enjoy your new awesome life with your favorite records! you deserve this!

With the connection options, (pre-amp & line output level options) USB to PC, the versatility with the tonearm setup, 3 turntable speeds, pitch control and also the ability to play your vinyl in reverse and an excellent stylus to begin with, the dollar/ performance/value just can't be beaten! Absolutely love this turntable so much that I would buy it as a gift as well.

Loving this turntable. Very sturdy, busted out my old records from when I was a teenager and loving every minute of it. It was easy to assemble, has a great sound to it. Id give it 5 stars if the arm retracted automatically at the end.

This is a excellent turntable it works as a normal professional DJ turntable straight into mixer, receiver/Amplifier and works perfect with Serato DJ and Denon DJ the features on this turntable are excellent (Please be advised the needles that come with this turntable are garbage) as far as DJing is concerned. Please replace with professional-grade cartridge and needle as soon as possible I'm using Concord blue and Numark scratch needles and cartridges if set up properly they track excellently on this turntable. I have owned Technic 1200 turntables Technics SL- B10 turntables KLH turntables and I've used Numark direct-drive turntables out of all of these I like the audio tech the best. The only issue I experience with this unit is the ground is built in and when plugging it into the mixer via Denon DJ you may have to play with the line in or phono line in to see which one works best for you. This turntable also comes with a USB transfer capabilities so that you can transfer vinyl to MP3 iTunes and music files that is a awesome feature on such a professional-grade turntable. Last but not least for the price point this is a awesome buy and also I was able for a small amount to purchase a replacement guarantee I think it cost me an extra 10 or $20 which gives you great peace of mind.

I have been completely satisfied with this purchase. Setup was way easier than expected (5-10 minutes); directions were easy to follow. I'm using this with a preamp in phono mode with an a/v receiver. It sounds great to me, and I haven't had any mechanical issues at all. It's also a really good-looking turntable. I think I got more than my money's worth.

This turntable is awesome! Wonderful sound, easy set-up and the features of the turntable are great. Too bad the quality is so good that you can't hear the snaps and crackles of the vinyl....I miss that sound! Would highly recommend this. It's one you'll have for years, not a disposable one like some others out there.

I've been looking at this online for some time. When it went on sale for Black Friday I couldn't pass it up. I first tried the USB output to my notebook computer. Then I used the pre-amp out to my newer Pioneer surround receiver that doesn't have a phono input. It all worked perfectly. I love this turntable. I wish I had always had one this nice. Some of my records might be in better condition than they are.

It's good and heavy. Which makes for a stable turntable. So far it has been reliable and it sounds great. Plus, it has a few modern features that haven't complicated what, in my opinion, is supposed to be a very simple piece of equipment.

Great for a person that has at least some experience and knowledge with setting up a new turntable. It has many features of a vintage machine and has the ability to work with new equipment as well. I bought this machine because I wanted to digitize my vinyl collection of music.

I definitely recommend the audio technica LP-120. I have a good collection of vinyls that range from rock to classical to oldies. This player can handle them all. Overall I’m happy with my purchase.

I love this turntable, the quality is great, the features built in are fantastic. Audio quality is out of this world, was worried a little the built in pre amp wouldn't be enough but I was wrong, it's fantastic.

It's a beautiful and well built turntable for this generation. Even though they are some look alikes, It was love at first sight. It gives you room for upgrading your needs.

I used to Dj in my younger years owning a pair technics 1200s and 1210s. Then I got married had kids, so I put my Dj life to rest. I regretably sold my turntables. Now in 2019 I’m in the attic looking at 12 crates full of gems. All I wanted to do is transfer vinyl music to my Mac and Ext ssd drive and my phone. I decided to pick up the audio technicia lp20 to give it a shot. I was surprised at the quality of the turntable. Easy set up. And easy music transfer. It’s a go.

This is a great turn table for the price. I absolutely love it once it was all dialed in.

This is my favorite turntable. It has usb output to digitize vinyl and produces fine results with the included software. It’s not automatic so you need to be there to place and pickup the tone arm. It really is a joy to look at and use.

After doing a little research, I found this Gem. Low and behold the what I read was true. This turn table was with in my budget, and exceeded my expectations.

After some research into alternative USB turntable models following the motor failure of my second Sony PS-LX300USB turntable (also available in store), I chose this model based on good online product reviews as well as its availability in stores. All Best Buy stores in my area carried this product, however they all had 1 in stock and my closest store had difficulty finding it as there was no floor model. I think this product warrants a floor model as it is an outstanding product. This turntable falls into the "deluxe" category of Audio Technica's turntables, above the budget automated model and below the professional, DJ quality turntable. As a casual vinyl enthusiast, this model in particular fits me best. Unlike the Sony PSLX300USB, it is not automated, and will not operate simply with the push of a button. The platter is operated with a simple push button, and can play forwards and backwards, with adjustable pitch speeds up and down by 20% (for anybody possibly interested in listening to records backwards seeking subliminal messages, ha). Some installation is necessary, but I found it easy to put together and calibrate, with plenty of instruction for setup right out of the box. The tone arm will have to be calibrated and is fully adjustable to accommodate a large variety of Audio Technica needles, which range from affordable to extraordinary prices. A decent quality needle is included with this package and the sound is excellent. Ultimately, this means a more versatile record player with many more playing options, perfect for a variety of records old and modern, there is even a slot for a second headshaft with backup or alternate needle for older phonograph records (second headshaft and needles are not included and sold separately). Other favorable quirks that I never expected in any record player, let alone this one includes a small projector light at the push of a button that illuminates the edge of the record in low light conditions so that the listener can locate where to set the needle. The dot series on the edge of the platter visually seem to glide backwards and forwards as a visual indicator of pitch adjustment, a good indicator for me in particular as platter motors may begin to fail or decline in quality over time and the listener can make adjustments to the platter from the pitch shift control. Finally, a complex control series at the base of the tone arm adjusts needle pressure, anti-skating and conveniently lifts and slowly sets the arm upon the record, ensuring that the needle does the least amount of damage to the record as possible. I have noticed that many records that had a difficult time playing on my Sony turntable play without difficulty on this Audio Technica model, and I attribute this to the correct amount of pressure and a good quality needle that it skips far less often than it did before. I feel the transition from my Sony model to this Audio Technica model has taken me into futuristic territory as far as records go. Many of the same features and accessories are included, a 45 adapter, usb cord and software for USB to MP3 and other media transcriptions. I have not explored the software in depth, but the software is called Audacity (Windows & Mac Compatible) and am looking forward into converting many records over the summer. The software included in the Sony PSLX300USB turntable was not user intuitive and very challenging to use, so I think any change through audacity may be an improvement. There is a phono and line out option. I have a very basic speaker system for audio output that sits directly beneath this player and the sound is awesome. I would assume that more complex phono outputs could create an excellent soundscape, but I have not explored this option. Finally, the construction is very sturdy, and this is one heavy turntable... no complaints here, as I feel heavier metals make for a more durable quality turntable (over the plastic body of the Sony model). The rubber feet provide good support with no shuffling and they adjust to accommodate unusually shaped surfaces and furniture. Cool red LED indicators provide a warm glow to this turntable for a vintage, yet futuristic appeal. I don't often find products that are so soundly designed that there is no room for criticism, but I am very satisfied with this model and think that at $250, it is a great balance of value and quality, and I highly recommend this to anybody in the market for a modern turntable.

Here is a layman's description for a professional product .[ Direct Drive ]-benefit....No belt drives that will, over time, slip or break and need replacing. Plays at constant speed. [ Counter-balance ] -benefit....chose a different cartridge/stylus and set balance to avoid skips, even on new albums. also, lighten weight of the tip of stylus/needle to avoid excessive heat generated at tip. This warps or stretches the groove with over a thousand degrees of heat from pressure centered at the very tip of the needle. Record should not be re-played within a 24 hour period, this allows the groove to return to it's original shape producing greater fidelity.:i.e.- keeps the record from wearing out too quickly. [ Anti-skating ]-benefit....stops tone arm from sliding across the LP and insures correct tracking, in the groove. [ removable shell-head ]-benefit...keep different stylus shapes installed and quickly changes out for different types of music.(requires extra phono/cartridge with stylus) (has place on T.T. to keep ready) [ Forward/Reverse control ]-benefit....play record forwards or backwards. [ Pitch control slider ]-benefit...speed up the record or slow it down to match beats per minute during segue-way. [Tone arm platform ]-benefit... can elevate tone arm at pivot point for various record thickness.(or warping) [ Cue arm ]-benefit.... brings up the needle and drops the needle slowly avoiding damage [Main power control]-benefit...... sends power thru system. [platter power control]-benefit....starts turntable platter spinning(full-speed) and stops it almost to a dead stop [Three (3) R.P.M. speeds]-benefit.... can play 33 1/3, 45's and 78's. [Stacked strobe markings]-benefit....shows visual indicator that table is spinning at exact speed or if it is faster or slower. [Recess target light]-benefit.....shines light across record to help find track separations, turns off and pushes down to get out of the way. [45 adaptor]-.......place on center spindle to seat 45's with large center holes. [USB cable]-.......run directly into USB port on computer for vinyl to digital conversions [RCA plugs reduced to stereo mini-plug}-benefit.....can plug in without USB port, instead uses microphone input. {includes (2) 1. male RCA's to female mini-plug. 2. male RCA's to male mini-plug. Also this is how turntable is attached to back of stereo amplifier. [Switch for phono/input line selection]-benefit.......can run into phono jacks (magnetic) or input line:i.e.-AUX input select. [Another pitch control]-.....do not know what the use is yet. Will have to study and experiment. [Audacity software]-benefit....professional audio engineering software for converting analog sound to .WAV files then export to .MP3 format. Can do mix-downs, half speed mastering and many more that I am not qualified to explain. [Heavy duty motor]........turntable must weigh 20 to 30 lbs. Solid and steady, well built [Audio-Technica cartridge and stylus. (AT 96)] included with turntable. ***** This reminds me of the old Technics D.J. turntables, this is what I need to convert old records from the 70's and earlier into MP3 files for music collection. Total price with tax $288.00, had to special order it but worth the wait. Have not had a single album skip, these mainly being used records. ***Highly Recommend if you don't want to spend one to two thousand dollars for a turntable. Remember to clean dust from album before playing and best if using an anti-static gun or damp cleaning solution. helps keep records from going SNAP, CRACKLE and POP.

this is a nice turn table, nice heavy direct drive, designed after the famous SL 1200 by technics, looks about the same as well, being a direct drive unit thats a no brainer, has very accurate strobe light and functions well. I added a weighted chrome record clamp which helped the sound quality, I recommend this unit , Its fun to kick back and play vinyl, brings back memories, and this being usb you can run into your pc if wanted to. love it!

Was looking for a turntable to replace my record player that I had for many years. I finally found one with substance in the A/T-LP120USB. This is a solid piece of electronic gear. I feel that I will be enjoying it for many years to come. Love the appearance and design. It is feature laden with benefits like pitch control, 78rpm capability, built in phono preamp and USB output. While I am not likely to use the transfer feature to my computer anytime in the near future, I am pleased that I have that option if I choose to use it. My vinyl collection sat dormant in the back of a closet for a few years and I had even put my record player in storage. Well, I just had a hankering to hear that crisp vinyl sound again and this turntable certainly delivers. I researched several online sources including manufacturers, resellers, big box stores and blogs and kept hearing that the A/T LP120USB really delivers. So I pulled the trigger and placed my order with Best Buy's online store. Their free shipping had the box to my front door in a matter of days. Once out of the box, it was an easy set up, just a few minutes and I was able to drop the needle on some classic rock, jazz, classical and movie soundtracks that I have not heard in years. Using the A/T LP120USB is like the old days, enjoying pulling the record out of the sleeve, plopping it on the turntable and cueing it up for about 20 minutes of sonic pleasure. The sound is excellent and it delivers the range that I expected. I even enjoy manually lifting the tone arm when one side is complete and flipping it over to the other side of the record. Makes me feel more engaged with my music. If you are new to the vinyl experience or, like me, have been hoarding an unplayed record collection, I heartily recommend the A/T LP120USB. It offers outstanding sound, solid construction and ease of use. Thinking of getting one for my son so he can listen to his burgeoning record collection. Just order one and enjoy. I finally did.