--- product_id: 1145762 title: "Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB)" brand: "audio-technica" price: "€ 212.70" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/1145762-audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-direct-drive-professional-turntable-usb store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Wired Connectivity 23.5 lbs Weight 50 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB) **Brand:** audio-technica **Price:** € 212.70 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Spin into the Future of Sound! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB) by audio-technica - **How much does it cost?** € 212.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/1145762-audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-direct-drive-professional-turntable-usb) ## Best For - audio-technica enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted audio-technica brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Sleek Design:** The stunning silver finish and aluminum build make this turntable a stylish addition to any setup. - β€’ **Elevate Your Sound:** Experience the rich, warm tones of vinyl with professional-grade audio fidelity. - β€’ **User-Friendly Setup:** Includes all necessary components for easy installation and immediate enjoyment. - β€’ **Perfect for Creators:** Record your vinyl collection directly to your computer with included software. - β€’ **Versatile Connectivity:** Seamlessly connect to speakers, computers, and more for a complete audio experience. ## Overview The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB is a professional-grade direct-drive turntable that combines analog and USB connectivity, allowing you to enjoy and digitize your vinyl collection. With a robust aluminum construction, a signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB, and a weight of 23.5 pounds, this turntable is designed for both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. It comes with all necessary components for easy setup, making it a perfect choice for music lovers and creators. ## Description Product Description Audio-Technica's AT-LP120-USB direct-drive, high-torque professional turntable is perfect for DJs and other music enthusiasts, especially in an era that many would call "postvinyl," when it's no longer the norm for audio/video receivers or even integrated amplifiers to offer a dedicated phono input. Connect the Audio Technica ATLP120 to your computer to digitize your old LPs (laptop not included). It also includes a selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and a USB output that connects directly to your computer-perfect for digitizing your old LPs to high-quality MP3 or FLAC files for playback from your computer. USB cable and adapter cables are included, along with Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software to digitize your LPs. The AT-LP120's S-shaped tone arm assembly comes with an adjustable counterweight, an antiskate adjustment, a tone-arm height adjustment and lock, a tone-arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever, and a tone-arm rest with a locking mechanism to keep the arm stable during transport. The turntable uses a DC servo motor to maintain accurate rotational speed at either 33-1/3 45, or 78 rpm, governed by a selectable, high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock-all of which gives new life to 7- and 12-inch singles you may not have played for years. Unleash your inner DJ with the 'table's pitch-adjustment feature, with variations ranging from either +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent. A pop-up stylus target light and stroboscopic platter speed indicator offer visual assistance in queuing and playing your favorite tunes. Forward and reverse play options unlock countless creative doors. The turntable comes with a cast-aluminum record platter, a slip mat, and a professional cartridge and headshell (model AT95E) that plugs directly into the tone arm. Adjustable, antivibrational feet keep the platter level, regardless of your environs. A start/stop button with remote start/stop input lets you integrate the player with your more sophisticated DJ tools. The player also includes a 45 rpm adapter with storage receptacle for the adapter and for a surplus or replacement headshell (sold separately). If the turntable is connected to a sound card, powered speakers or AUX -type inputs, set the selector to LINE, which will activate the turntable’s internal pre-amp The half-inch standard mount AT95E phonograph cartridge offers outstanding clarity and detail. Reviewers have rated this affordable, high-performance cartridge as a best buy value. Manufactured to Audio-Technica's renowned quality standards, each cartridge is meticulously assembled with remarkably tight tolerances. The elliptical diamond stylus is designed to track record grooves with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Includes mounting hardware and stylus guard.SPECIFICATIONS:Frequency Response: 20-20,000 HzChannel Separation: >20 dB at 1 kHzTracking Force Range: 1.5-2.5 grams 2.0 grams (20 mN) recommended tracking forceRecommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms Output 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)Channel Balance: within 2.0 dBStylus Type: 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylusCantilever: Alloy tubeMount: Half-inch From the Manufacturer Audio-Technica's AT-LP120-USB direct-drive, high-torque professional turntable is perfect for DJs and other music enthusiasts, especially in an era that many would call "postvinyl," when it's no longer the norm for audio/video receivers or even integrated amplifiers to offer a dedicated phono input. Connect the Audio Technica ATLP120 to your computer to digitize your old LPs (laptop not included; see larger image). It also includes a selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and a USB output that connects directly to your computer--perfect for digitizing your old LPs to high-quality MP3 or FLAC files for playback from your computer. USB cable and adapter cables are included, along with Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software to digitize your LPs.The AT-LP120's S-shaped tone arm assembly comes with an adjustable counterweight, an antiskate adjustment, a tone-arm height adjustment and lock, a tone-arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever, and a tone-arm rest with a locking mechanism to keep the arm stable during transport.The turntable uses a DC servo motor to maintain accurate rotational speed at either 33-1/3 45, or 78 rpm, governed by a selectable, high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock--all of which gives new life to 7- and 12-inch singles you may not have played for years.Unleash your inner DJ with the 'table's pitch-adjustment feature, with variations ranging from either +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent. A pop-up stylus target light and stroboscopic platter speed indicator offer visual assistance in queuing and playing your favorite tunes. Forward and reverse play options unlock countless creative doors.The turntable comes with a cast-aluminum record platter, a slip mat, and a professional cartridge and headshell (model AT95E) that plugs directly into the tone arm. Adjustable, antivibrational feet keep the platter level, regardless of your environs.A start/stop button with remote start/stop input lets you integrate the player with your more sophisticated DJ tools. The player also includes a 45 rpm adapter with storage receptacle for the adapter and for a surplus or replacement headshell (sold separately).What's in the BoxTurntable, removable hinged dust cover, slip mat, headshell/cartridge (AT95E), AC power cord, 45 rpm adapter, USB cable; adapter cables, Audacity software (compatible with Mac and Windows), operating instructions. Review: Great Record Player, no problems with it if you have a good setup for it - from a Musician/AudioPhile/Recording Person - I read some things about this that I don't agree with. I almost didn't buy this unit because of what I read, so I am writing this review to clear it up! Some people said the volume was too low and recording LP's from it were affected. Others said the pre-amp was junk and that you should remove it (even if you turned off the pre-amp switch). But I found all of these to be false. This turntable is a very good turntable. Its the best new turntable you can buy I think. The newer cartridge this now comes with (AT95E) is really nice for the price (tracks between 1.5 and 2.5 gms! It is good on some records that are scratch/dusty to not pick up too great highs to pick up the noise. But I also tried 1 Gm which worked on some good records), even though I also bought the better Audio Technica AT440MLA cartridge for it. It plays warped records: small warps well or nearly and some medium warps OK. This cartridge it came with sounds better than the PFANSTIEHL 4208-DE ELLIPTICAL DIAMOND REPLACEMENT STYLUS FOR AUDIO TECHNICA CARTRIDGES I bought for another turntable that had the Audio Technica AT125 (great cartridge) with a bad stylus. Some of the problems other people had with low volume were probably caused with a mismatch of impedance between the LP120 and their Phono-Preamp. Different cartridges have different impedance requirements. The AT440MLA has 10,000 Ohm impedance! Much higher than standard phono preamps. I am using a PC with a semi-professional EMU 1820 audio / recording system (sampler I/O outside of computer), which samples at 24 bit and 44.1khz or 96 khz, and has a built in phono preamp with 10,000 Ohm impedance - I do not use the LP120USB USB Port, because my sampler is much better & quieter (I haven't evaluated the LP120 USB - USB Port, because I don't need it - So I don't know how good or bad it is for sure). MY EMU 1820 also has a trimmer plugin that can be put on the input chain to turn down a signal that is too high. I noticed absolutely no volume problems at all with my setup and the LP120 USB! Very low noise when playing good records! It sounds great! I am using a nice pair of Sony Headphones which easily picks up defects and artifacts present. I played some albums that were causing me issues with my other Record Player and they played correctly on this LP120, with minimal noize/crackles. If you are an audiophile/recording/musician person get a great phono preamp at 10,000 Ohms and invest in good amp and speakers and cables. Use a great Sampler with Low Noise (external - outside your computer) with 24 bit or better 44.1khz or 96Khz or better. Also do not use the built in phono preamp, and don't use the USB sampling capability of the LP120 USB, its sampling cannot equal a great sampler like the EMU 1820 or better! I also use DCArt Digital Audio Restoration tools, when needed, to remove impulses (crackles) and continuous noise filter and other filters in it - works great on records. If you are on a budget, this unit is still great (you can use the built in preamp or USB sampler on it); the cartridge (AT95E) it now comes with is adequate and better than what it originally came with, but if you can afford it, buy the AT120, AT125 (better) or best AT440Mla! It greatly improves the sound! If you can afford it, it pays to have more than one cartridge mounted on separate headshells, so you can record a record several different ways, to see which sound the best. Some cartridges are able to play defective records better than others - some let you set the tracking force greater so the record won't skip. You can't always tell, some people prefer one needle over another. Some people say AT440Mla makes records sound better than CD in clearness (excepting possible record sounds). This unit is the best Record Player I have ever owned! It is well built and solid. I recommend putting some felt or other sound damping material under the feet of this unit, to stop your walking, tapping or other vibrations from being picked up by the needle while playing. The Cons: Some people may not like that this is not an automatic record player. You have to turn the on switch, then push Start button, then lift up the tonearm and place it on the record player. You also must stop the record player, or it will stay at the end of the record forever (possibly wearing out needle and groove at the end). But this is a DJ Turntable and is designed mainly for this purpose. You can stop the record while playing and it slows down to a stop in about 1/2 second and will start back up in about 1/2 second, you can be playing forward and push reverse, and it immediately plays it backwards! It tracks the LP very good! Adjusts to imperfections in the LP, including where it is not flat (small warp). You may need a Record Clamp /Weight to help with some records. Review: Go Back to Vinyl - Your Ears Will Thank You! - Do you remember the good 'ol days (I'm 46) when we actively listened to music? Sitting around the turntable and excitedly waiting your turn for the next song pick, or putting on that brand new LP you just purchased of one of your fav's? Ever wonder why that has changed so much? I'll tell you why,....digital CD sound quality is not nearly as dynamic as what we grew up listening to. The result is that CD's do not elicit the same passion from the listener. CD's are cheap to produce and iPods like devices are amazing for portability, but if you desire the ultimate sound at home a TT is the only way to go. As soon as I assembled my new AT-LP120 turntable (TT) this week and listened to King Crimson, Miss. John Hurt, Bob Dylan, T-Rex, Beatles, Lou Reed, Woody Guthrie, Bach, Paganini, Grateful Dead, Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Will Ackerman,etc., etc., it hit me like a sledgehammer; "what a fool I have been for not having a turntable for the last 25+ years!". Thankfully I still have all my LP's and all of my brothers LP's too! - about 500 +/- total. Anyone who's only point of reference musically is digital CD quality music has NO IDEA what a screwing they have gotten. It's no wonder why the kids today are not as passionate about music and have coddled digital synth dance or attitude (hip hop) tunes that in general, containing little to no originality or passion. They don't even know what real instruments truly sound like because the dynamic range of a CD is FAR Less than a good quality turntable, stylus and clean LP. Vinyl sounds very warm with lower lows and higher highs and everything in-between! There is no comparison to the too bright, brittle, digital sound of a CD. Vinyl is also non-fatiguing to the ear in comparison and wraps you in dynamic sound better than anything short of great live music. I was also thrilled to re-learn something I had forgotten: there is something really great about touching the LP, putting it on the platter, starting it in motion, and gently laying down the stylus. I think that ritual helps connect/invest you to the music much more than hitting a button for the next track on a CD player. Do yourself a HUGE favor and buy this turntable and start enjoying music like you should be. Better yet,....WIFES...if you want one happy husband, this is the best $200 you could ever spend on him for a gift. BTW: This turntable sounds better than any that I had years ago. Maybe that's why we went along with the CD switch so easily in the early 1980's, CD's were more convenient and we mostly had crappy turntable systems and didn't fully realize what we were losing. What an upgrade this is! and a super duper price point for the quality. You could spend more, but don't need to. The AT-LP120 is the most bang for your buck. Now I'm super excited about buying LP's cheap at flea markets and yard sales at $.50-$1.00 each - oh yeah!!! BTW, the new Wilco LP "The Whole Love" was issued in vinyl for about $30. Jeff Tweedy must also know that vinyl still rules! - yeah, I'll be buying it...(in good conscience, I have strongly recommended to my brother to get a turntable and have offered him his LP's back,....I'm only offering once though! lol - note: My Bro's box set Beatles collection, 13 LP's, is selling for $500 on eBay - cha! ching! - but for the ears they are priceless...& not for sale!!!) May 3, 2012 update: I purchased the Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge to replace the AT95E cart that came with the TT. I did this solely based on reviewers saying what an improvement it was. Initially I wasn't sure that I like the Shure as much so after a couple days switched back to the AT95E. Aftre 2 days I switched back to the Sure. It is a much better cart! However, both carts do have their pros & cons and I am buying a new headshell ($27 on desertcart - cheapest anywhere)so I can switch between carts quickly depending on what I am playing, or rather how loud I am playing it. The AT95E is better for loud rock at high volumes as it does not distort of feedback hum at all. The Shure M97xE is best for intricate music or anything at lower volumes as it is a little brighter and much more detailed, but tends to hum and distort a little on my system at very high volumes. With more research I also learned that most comments about needing to switch carts were from people that did not get the AT95E with their TT. Supposedly the AT95E is an upgrade with the newer units now so purchasing a new cart is not as essential unless you just wanna go nuts in search of the ultimate sound. The AT95E is a $45 cart. The M97xE is $70. Some carts are $1000.....that's just Crazy!! One more comment regarding complaints that the tone arm does not auto return at the end of a side; keep in mind that this TT is simple quality and as such will last decades. If you expect all those extra features for $215 you will get a piece of crap unit overall that will not last. So either pay the $1000-$2000 for all the features you want on a quality unit that will last, or understand the simple efficiency of this stellar deal of a unit, and enjoy it for what it is rather than what it is not. ## Features - Connectivity Technology: Wired - Included Components: 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002S1CJ2Q | | Additional Features | Additional features include forward and backward playback; a die-cast aluminium disc plate with non-slip mat and stop/start button | | Brand | Audio-Technica | | Built-In Media | 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 | | Color | SILVER | | Compatible Devices | Speaker, Personal Computer, Laptop, [potentially] Tablet, [potentially] MP3 Player | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,185 Reviews | | Cycles | AC Motor | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00042005159512 | | Included Components | 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 Included Components 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 See more | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.88"L x 6"W x 17.75"H | | Item Weight | 10.7 kg | | Manufacturer | Audio Technica | | Material | Aluminum | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 78 rpm | | Mfr Part Number | ATLP120 USB | | Model Name | AT-LP120USB | | Model Number | ATLP120 USB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric,Usb Cable | | Signal Format | Analog | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 50 db | | Special Feature | Additional features include forward and backward playback; a die-cast aluminium disc plate with non-slip mat and stop/start button Special Feature Additional features include forward and backward playback; a die-cast aluminium disc plate with non-slip mat and stop/start button See more | | Style Name | AT-LP120-USB Turntable | | UPC | 012307129537 042005159512 | | Voltage | 115 volts | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Audio-Technica - **Color:** SILVER - **Compatible Devices:** Speaker, Personal Computer, Laptop, [potentially] Tablet, [potentially] MP3 Player - **Item Weight:** 10.7 kg - **Material:** Aluminum - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 78 rpm - **Model Name:** AT-LP120USB - **Style:** AT-LP120-USB Turntable ## Images ![Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61H9MatcRsL.jpg) ![Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Mu3MzxPRL.jpg) ![Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cNPI2rIxL.jpg) ![Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ATbz3mp+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: A few people said that for those of us who listen to Classical, the cartridge that is installed is rather S...Y. What do most of you think about this?** A: FYI: Prior to 2013, this turntable shipped with a DJ cartridge/stylus rather than the AT95E it currently ships with. The original cart DJ cart was certainly more susceptible to pickup some rumble as the motor is not as well isolated as some more expensive turntables and this could be an issue with classical records; for pop music the DJ cartridge was acceptable. I don't own an AT95E cartridge but I have other AT current cartridges at a similar price point and they are very good with classical records. **Q: Hi I am very new to the whole turntable and vinyl records idea. I am doing a special something this year for Christmas for my father. He has 200+ vinyl records not used in 20+ years and I am looking for a turntable to fit our needs? It is my understanding that this turntable does not have built-in speakers and would ne…** A: Hey Robert, you are correct, this turntable does not have internal speakers. This may seem like a hassle but typically internal speakers aren't very good. What this turntable does have is it's own built in pre-amp. A pre-amp is required to convert the sounds off the record, into any receiver. So since this turntable has a built in pre-amp, it allows you to hook it up directly to speakers, where you'd otherwise need to buy a preamp as well. I couldn't recommend this turntable more. It's the best for it's price range, and I've loved using my own. As far as storage, most record collectors use the Ikea Expedit. It comes in various sizes and the 2x2 and 2x4 models are great for keeping your turntable on top. However, ikea has stopped production on the expedit, though there is a replacement model called the Kallax which is supposedly the same this, just different material. I'd look into it. Hope these suggestions help!Cheers **Q: Can I plug the turntable into the red and white aux in jacks in the back of my Bose Wave radio? Do I need anything else?** A: The AT-LP120 has a built in pre amp so you can plug into the red and white rca aux. in jacks on the back of your Bose Wave. It is an excellent turntable but look at the owners for instruction regarding the pre amp settings. It will have to be in the on position. **Q: Why does this turntable not have a ground connector for an external pre-amp?** A: The AT-LP120-USB has an isolated power supply, so no grounding wire is needed or necessary. The ground between the turntable and your receiver is carried through the outer ring of the RCA connector. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Record Player, no problems with it if you have a good setup for it - from a Musician/AudioPhile/Recording Person *by J***N on October 11, 2013* I read some things about this that I don't agree with. I almost didn't buy this unit because of what I read, so I am writing this review to clear it up! Some people said the volume was too low and recording LP's from it were affected. Others said the pre-amp was junk and that you should remove it (even if you turned off the pre-amp switch). But I found all of these to be false. This turntable is a very good turntable. Its the best new turntable you can buy I think. The newer cartridge this now comes with (AT95E) is really nice for the price (tracks between 1.5 and 2.5 gms! It is good on some records that are scratch/dusty to not pick up too great highs to pick up the noise. But I also tried 1 Gm which worked on some good records), even though I also bought the better Audio Technica AT440MLA cartridge for it. It plays warped records: small warps well or nearly and some medium warps OK. This cartridge it came with sounds better than the PFANSTIEHL 4208-DE ELLIPTICAL DIAMOND REPLACEMENT STYLUS FOR AUDIO TECHNICA CARTRIDGES I bought for another turntable that had the Audio Technica AT125 (great cartridge) with a bad stylus. Some of the problems other people had with low volume were probably caused with a mismatch of impedance between the LP120 and their Phono-Preamp. Different cartridges have different impedance requirements. The AT440MLA has 10,000 Ohm impedance! Much higher than standard phono preamps. I am using a PC with a semi-professional EMU 1820 audio / recording system (sampler I/O outside of computer), which samples at 24 bit and 44.1khz or 96 khz, and has a built in phono preamp with 10,000 Ohm impedance - I do not use the LP120USB USB Port, because my sampler is much better & quieter (I haven't evaluated the LP120 USB - USB Port, because I don't need it - So I don't know how good or bad it is for sure). MY EMU 1820 also has a trimmer plugin that can be put on the input chain to turn down a signal that is too high. I noticed absolutely no volume problems at all with my setup and the LP120 USB! Very low noise when playing good records! It sounds great! I am using a nice pair of Sony Headphones which easily picks up defects and artifacts present. I played some albums that were causing me issues with my other Record Player and they played correctly on this LP120, with minimal noize/crackles. If you are an audiophile/recording/musician person get a great phono preamp at 10,000 Ohms and invest in good amp and speakers and cables. Use a great Sampler with Low Noise (external - outside your computer) with 24 bit or better 44.1khz or 96Khz or better. Also do not use the built in phono preamp, and don't use the USB sampling capability of the LP120 USB, its sampling cannot equal a great sampler like the EMU 1820 or better! I also use DCArt Digital Audio Restoration tools, when needed, to remove impulses (crackles) and continuous noise filter and other filters in it - works great on records. If you are on a budget, this unit is still great (you can use the built in preamp or USB sampler on it); the cartridge (AT95E) it now comes with is adequate and better than what it originally came with, but if you can afford it, buy the AT120, AT125 (better) or best AT440Mla! It greatly improves the sound! If you can afford it, it pays to have more than one cartridge mounted on separate headshells, so you can record a record several different ways, to see which sound the best. Some cartridges are able to play defective records better than others - some let you set the tracking force greater so the record won't skip. You can't always tell, some people prefer one needle over another. Some people say AT440Mla makes records sound better than CD in clearness (excepting possible record sounds). This unit is the best Record Player I have ever owned! It is well built and solid. I recommend putting some felt or other sound damping material under the feet of this unit, to stop your walking, tapping or other vibrations from being picked up by the needle while playing. The Cons: Some people may not like that this is not an automatic record player. You have to turn the on switch, then push Start button, then lift up the tonearm and place it on the record player. You also must stop the record player, or it will stay at the end of the record forever (possibly wearing out needle and groove at the end). But this is a DJ Turntable and is designed mainly for this purpose. You can stop the record while playing and it slows down to a stop in about 1/2 second and will start back up in about 1/2 second, you can be playing forward and push reverse, and it immediately plays it backwards! It tracks the LP very good! Adjusts to imperfections in the LP, including where it is not flat (small warp). You may need a Record Clamp /Weight to help with some records. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go Back to Vinyl - Your Ears Will Thank You! *by P***W on May 3, 2012* Do you remember the good 'ol days (I'm 46) when we actively listened to music? Sitting around the turntable and excitedly waiting your turn for the next song pick, or putting on that brand new LP you just purchased of one of your fav's? Ever wonder why that has changed so much? I'll tell you why,....digital CD sound quality is not nearly as dynamic as what we grew up listening to. The result is that CD's do not elicit the same passion from the listener. CD's are cheap to produce and iPods like devices are amazing for portability, but if you desire the ultimate sound at home a TT is the only way to go. As soon as I assembled my new AT-LP120 turntable (TT) this week and listened to King Crimson, Miss. John Hurt, Bob Dylan, T-Rex, Beatles, Lou Reed, Woody Guthrie, Bach, Paganini, Grateful Dead, Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Will Ackerman,etc., etc., it hit me like a sledgehammer; "what a fool I have been for not having a turntable for the last 25+ years!". Thankfully I still have all my LP's and all of my brothers LP's too! - about 500 +/- total. Anyone who's only point of reference musically is digital CD quality music has NO IDEA what a screwing they have gotten. It's no wonder why the kids today are not as passionate about music and have coddled digital synth dance or attitude (hip hop) tunes that in general, containing little to no originality or passion. They don't even know what real instruments truly sound like because the dynamic range of a CD is FAR Less than a good quality turntable, stylus and clean LP. Vinyl sounds very warm with lower lows and higher highs and everything in-between! There is no comparison to the too bright, brittle, digital sound of a CD. Vinyl is also non-fatiguing to the ear in comparison and wraps you in dynamic sound better than anything short of great live music. I was also thrilled to re-learn something I had forgotten: there is something really great about touching the LP, putting it on the platter, starting it in motion, and gently laying down the stylus. I think that ritual helps connect/invest you to the music much more than hitting a button for the next track on a CD player. Do yourself a HUGE favor and buy this turntable and start enjoying music like you should be. Better yet,....WIFES...if you want one happy husband, this is the best $200 you could ever spend on him for a gift. BTW: This turntable sounds better than any that I had years ago. Maybe that's why we went along with the CD switch so easily in the early 1980's, CD's were more convenient and we mostly had crappy turntable systems and didn't fully realize what we were losing. What an upgrade this is! and a super duper price point for the quality. You could spend more, but don't need to. The AT-LP120 is the most bang for your buck. Now I'm super excited about buying LP's cheap at flea markets and yard sales at $.50-$1.00 each - oh yeah!!! BTW, the new Wilco LP "The Whole Love" was issued in vinyl for about $30. Jeff Tweedy must also know that vinyl still rules! - yeah, I'll be buying it...(in good conscience, I have strongly recommended to my brother to get a turntable and have offered him his LP's back,....I'm only offering once though! lol - note: My Bro's box set Beatles collection, 13 LP's, is selling for $500 on eBay - cha! ching! - but for the ears they are priceless...& not for sale!!!) May 3, 2012 update: I purchased the Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge to replace the AT95E cart that came with the TT. I did this solely based on reviewers saying what an improvement it was. Initially I wasn't sure that I like the Shure as much so after a couple days switched back to the AT95E. Aftre 2 days I switched back to the Sure. It is a much better cart! However, both carts do have their pros & cons and I am buying a new headshell ($27 on Amazon - cheapest anywhere)so I can switch between carts quickly depending on what I am playing, or rather how loud I am playing it. The AT95E is better for loud rock at high volumes as it does not distort of feedback hum at all. The Shure M97xE is best for intricate music or anything at lower volumes as it is a little brighter and much more detailed, but tends to hum and distort a little on my system at very high volumes. With more research I also learned that most comments about needing to switch carts were from people that did not get the AT95E with their TT. Supposedly the AT95E is an upgrade with the newer units now so purchasing a new cart is not as essential unless you just wanna go nuts in search of the ultimate sound. The AT95E is a $45 cart. The M97xE is $70. Some carts are $1000.....that's just Crazy!! One more comment regarding complaints that the tone arm does not auto return at the end of a side; keep in mind that this TT is simple quality and as such will last decades. If you expect all those extra features for $215 you will get a piece of crap unit overall that will not last. So either pay the $1000-$2000 for all the features you want on a quality unit that will last, or understand the simple efficiency of this stellar deal of a unit, and enjoy it for what it is rather than what it is not. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice For The Price! *by D***M on July 1, 2014* This Audio-Technica LP120 turntable comes with a very long tail of negative and very negative reviews. But the positive reviews suggested this was what would satisfy my particular needs. -- I read every single Amazon review, including all the Q&As; everything about the LP120 on YouTube; and every "independent" review I could find on line. Given all the negative reviews this was a hedged-bet to buy. If the positives were right I'd get what I wanted at my price point. If the negatives were right, then at least I could rely on A-T's good customer service and Amazon's return policy. Turns out it was a good bet and I am well pleased with this turntable. I ran it through a range of sonic inputs (solo voice, chamber ensemble, piano, Baroque organ, symphonic orchestral and an old, much abused and original Rolling Stones mono from the 60's) Some vinyl is in good condition: Some not so much. And I ran some recordings up to the maximum amp power output. No distortion I could hear. The rest of this review tries to summarize everything I learned from reading all those reviews and my own experience with this turntable. But first, let's deal with the two huge gorillas sitting here with me as I write this review. (1) Yes, sure, this can be described as a "cheap, plastic, Chinese knock-off" of the much venerated and beloved original Japanese Technics turntable. But from what I can see the plastic is not so cheap and perfectly functional. I assume the 6 lb chunk of sheet steel in the base serves as a damper. Though I have mine sitting on 30+lbs of solid baked clay. The direct drive motor has a quartz lock as well as pitch control. Another more technical reviewer tested for durability, satisfactorily. A-T has upgraded the cartridge/stylus to one that is well established and generally very highly regarded. The set up is easy. I won't need the pre amp as my amp has a phono input. Don't know about the usb port and circuitry. But this is a common, inexpensive component. The plastic looks good. The unit is heavy and feels solid. The arm is probably not up to the original Japanese standard. But seems solid to me. Aesthetically it is retro (70s -80's) styling rather than the attractively sleek and minimalist higher priced ($450-$850 and above) tables. (2) This is a review for people much like me who want decent quality at a reasonable cost. Not looking for a turntable aimed at professional DJ's, audio engineers or audiophiles, (high testosterone or obsessive compulsive - whatever). I have a very decent a/v system - including the top end Oppo D for digital audio and video service, top end Yamaha for driving the speakers and JBL studio speakers for output. And Sennheiser 600s for listening in private. No, not audiophile level, but meets my idea of "decent". No distractions, just good sound. So I needed to complete the picture with a turntable that was solid, reliable, with a cartridge/stylus that would produce sufficient quality to fit with the digital audio sources I have but be forgiving of the poor quality of some of my vinyl. The LP 120 does this well. So: A summary Review - The set up is straight forward especially if you watch the Audio-Technica set up video on You Tube. (If you are not familiar with this type of set up.) I found this arm and weight/balance/ anti skate the easiest I've used in three previous tables. - There have been many complaints about the platter being warped. So, out of the box I checked mine VERY carefully. Perfect! I'm using my own rubber mat from a previous turntable. Do not like the slip mat AD packed with the table. - I doubt I'll use the pitch-slider or the reverse motor switch. But sometimes there are issues with old vinyl recordings and a small pitch adjustment availability is welcome. -This is direct drive with a quartz clock/lock. There have been complaints about feedback through the motor. (I've had belt drives in the past and the rubber belt mitigates this possibility.) But, even through the Sennheisers which are sensitive, I can hear no feedback, hiss, rumble or anything. I have knocked the arm a couple times and got a crackle that then faded. I think the table was telling me to be gentler with it (in electro-Mandarin?). - The other big issue is tracking. Not an expert but I think one way to solve tracking problems is to put a crude, gouging stylus (ceramic or similar) with a big weight on it and hope it stays in the groove - tearing up your record and wearing it out as it does so. Otherwise the stylus/head shell alignment, anti skate and arm geometry do matter a lot. Fortunately Audio-Technica include a very decent stylus in a tried and true mid range quality cartridge, already aligned and set up. Treat it as the manual directs and a quick turn of the locking ring sets the cartridge in place. And properly aligned. If you set the counter balance correctly and the anti skate according to their directions (1.5-2 on their scales works for me.) - well I have found no distortion in either track from the beginning of the tracking in either channel from the outside of the record to the inside near the center spindle. - The cartridge is described by audiophiles as "warm" and "musical". No experience to judge. But to my ear I'm listening to a performance and not being distracted by a too sharp or fuzzy sound field. I feel the sibilants are just right and the base response is not bad. The mid range has a bit of a glow to it. Will have to try the digital (CD) versions I have of some of my records to check into this more. But I have to say that I was well please with the feel of the sound coming from the old vinyl, through the LP120 and out into the room via the JBL speakers. Actually rather good. --There are some pops and rattles from time to time. This just means I have to clean the vinyl more thoroughly. Otherwise this stylus (AT95e) seems both responsive and forgiving. "Better", more expensive cartridges, the audiophiles say, are not so forgiving. -I do plan to use the usb port into my computer to transfer some of my more precious vinyl. I doubt I'll use the included software. There are better, easier to use, software options on line. So, there we are. I could have spent $200 on a good cartridge, and $600-1200 on a low end audiophile quality table. But then have to live with such a superfine system showing me every blip and dip in my vinyl. No point. I've tried the entire dynamic range from vocals to chamber music to organ to mono orchestra to Rocknroll. Pristine vinyl, and very, very worn. -Last issue is the fact that this is a totally non automatic table. You put the stylus over the record and release the lever. At the end you lift the stylus and return it to its rest. The LP60 costs a significant amount less and includes auto. I doubt the two models are very comparable. I like it. Time to go clean those vinyls with warm, gentle soap and filtered water and some care. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/1145762-audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-direct-drive-professional-turntable-usb](https://www.desertcart.de/products/1145762-audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-direct-drive-professional-turntable-usb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*