![]() ![]() The software is easy to learn and you can get a good analog to digital conversion with the default set-up. Software: Audacity software (Mac- and PC-compatible) is included to let you convert your records in. Included with the LP120 is their “professional” grade cartridge (AT95E Dual Magnet), long-life diamond stylus and head-shell enclosure (½” mount universal).Ĭonnectivity: USB 2.0 direct connects to your computer or supported A/V receiver. It has hydraulically damped lift control, so no worries about drop-scratching your records.Ĭartridge: The cartridges are easily replaced if you need a new one, or would like to upgrade to a higher quality. Tone Arm: The LP120 has an S-shaped tone arm assembly with adjustable counterweight, anti-skate adjustment, tone-arm height adjustment and lock. It’s made from die-cast aluminum, with slip mat and a start/stop button. Platter: Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator. This is useful if you are doing mix recordings, samplings or creating your own effects. You also get reverse play capability, in addition to the standard forward play direction. So you can dial in the perfect sound for your individual records. You can play all three standard speed records: 33-1/3, 45, and older 78 rpm.Īn added bonus is a pitch adjust (+/-10 percent or +/-20 percent) coupled with a high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock. It’s available in both silver (AT-LP120-USB) and black (AT-LP120BK-USB), and comes with the hinged, removable dust-cover and professional grade head-cartridge.ĭrive Method: We like the direct drive motor, which provides a quick spin up with the high torque motor. For an entry level player, the LP60 gives great sound at a great price.īest Overall: Audio Technica AT-LP120BK-USBĪudio Technica AT-LP120BK-USB (around $280) is a Direct-Drive Turntable with both USB and RCA Analog output connections. Their LP5 is a top of the line unit, and highly recommended if you are in the market for a professional / audiophile category turntable. Their AT-LP120 model is top of our list for the features you get at a mid-range price point. The ones listed below are great values with a combination of the right price, manufacturing quality, audio conversion software and, of course, great sound.Īudio Technica has been in the business for about 50 years, and has a full line-up of over 2 dozen turntables to choose from. There are many excellent USB Turntables, including others from Sony, Lausen, Jensen, Dennon, Pioneer and other manufacturers. ![]() In this review we cover the Audio Technica LP5 (about $450), LP120BK (under $300), LP60 (under $100) and Ion ARCHIVE-LP (about $85). These also come with analog RCA (e.g., “banana plug”) outputs. The new turntables come with USB for high fidelity digital connectivity to your stereo receiver. For fans of vinyl it’s never been easier to listen to your favorite records. ![]()
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