Audio-Technica – AT-LP120XUSB – Direct Drive Turntable with USB – Silver

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a mid-range direct-drive turntable introduced in 2009 by the Japanese audio equipment manufacturer Audio-Technica. The AT-LP120XUSB was intended to be a viable replacement for the long-running Technics SL-1200 series of turntables that was set to be discontinued in 2010. It supports both phono and line-level output using a built-in preamplifier.

The turntable also has the ability to dub records directly to a computer in real-time using a USB connection. At the January 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, an updated version called the AT-LP120XUSB was announced by Audio Technica. According to the company, the new model includes an improved internal preamp and comes with the company’s updated VM95E cartridge.

Features

>Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files

>Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software digitizes your records

>Direct-drive, high-torque motor

>Fully manual operation

>Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds

>Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with slip mat

>½” mount universal headshell with AT95E Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge and long-life diamond stylus

>Balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest

>Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with RCA output cables

>Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator

>Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock

>Popup stylus target light for easier cueing in low light

>Includes: Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software, USB cable, Two output adapter cables (dual RCA female to mini-plug male & dual RCA female to mini-plug female), Power cord, 45 RPM adapter, Phono cartridge (78 RPM records require additional cartridge, not included), Counterweight, Slip mat, Removable hinged dust cover

>Available in silver (AT-LP120-USB) and black (AT-LP120BK-USB)

Turntable

Type

3-speed, fully manual operation

Motor

DC motor

Drive Method

Direct drive

Speeds

33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM

Turntable Platter

Die-cast aluminum

Starting Torque

>1.6 kgf-cm

Braking System

Electronic brake

Wow and Flutter

<0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>50 dB

Output Level

Pre-amp “PHONO”: 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp “LINE”: 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec

Phono Pre-Amp Gain

36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized

USB Function

A/D, D/A – 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface – USB 1.1 Compliant Windows XP, Vista or MAC OSX

Power Supply Requirements

115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz

Dimensions

450.0 mm (17.72″) W x 352.0 mm (13.86″) D x 157.0 mm (6.1″) H

Weight

10.7 kg (23.5 lbs.)

Accessories Included

Headshell/cartridge; AC line cord; dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; recording software

Pitch Variation

/-10% or /-20%

Notes

Please note: As of September 2011, the AT-LP120XUSB includes the AT95E cartridge, replacing the ATP-2XN cartridge.