{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp120xusb","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-Drive Turntable with USB Output, Built-In Phono Preamp and AT-VM95E Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a fully manual direct-drive turntable built for customers who want proper vinyl playback with the bonus of USB recording and flexible system compatibility. Audio-Technica describes it as an update of the earlier AT-LP120-USB, featuring a new \u003cstrong\u003eDC servo direct-drive motor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable dynamic anti-skate\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eselectable phono preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and both \u003cstrong\u003eUSB and analogue output\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of deck that makes sense for buyers who want an easy entry into serious vinyl without losing useful modern features. It plays \u003cstrong\u003e33-1\/3, 45 and 78 RPM records\u003c\/strong\u003e, includes an \u003cstrong\u003eAT-VM95E Dual Magnet cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, and can connect directly to a home stereo with or without a dedicated phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect-Drive Motor Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStable speed and practical everyday usability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica says the AT-LP120XUSB uses a \u003cstrong\u003enew DC servo direct-drive motor\u003c\/strong\u003e. That matters because direct-drive decks are often chosen for quick start-up, stable speed and generally fuss-free operation in day-to-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz-controlled pitch lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch change slider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+\/-8% or +\/-16% pitch adjustment ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroboscopic platter with speed indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart\/stop button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives it a stronger brief than a basic plug-and-play turntable and helps make it useful for both casual home listening and more hands-on users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB and Analogue Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy to add to old and new systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strongest parts of the AT-LP120XUSB is that it can work in a few different ways. Audio-Technica lists a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB output\u003c\/strong\u003e for direct connection to a computer, plus a \u003cstrong\u003edetachable dual RCA output cable\u003c\/strong\u003e for analogue connection to a stereo system. It also includes a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in selectable phono preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it can plug into either a standard line input or a dedicated phono input depending on the rest of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional stereo systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer-based vinyl digitising setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAT-VM95E Cartridge Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA proper cartridge platform from the start\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica supplies the turntable with an \u003cstrong\u003eAT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted to an \u003cstrong\u003eAT-HS6 universal 1\/2\"-mount headshell\u003c\/strong\u003e. The company says the cartridge uses a \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus\u003c\/strong\u003e and is compatible with the wider \u003cstrong\u003eVM95 Series replacement stylus\u003c\/strong\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood out-of-box playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy stylus replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade flexibility within the VM95 family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess need to change the whole cartridge platform later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eS-Shaped Tonearm and Manual Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore control for proper setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica lists the deck as \u003cstrong\u003efully manual\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eS-shaped tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable tracking force\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable dynamic anti-skate control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a better fit for customers who want a bit more control over setup than the usual fully automatic entry-level turntable offers. It is still accessible, but it behaves more like a traditional hi-fi deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Build Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned like a serious turntable, not a toy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica also lists a \u003cstrong\u003edie-cast aluminium platter with felt mat\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eexternal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eremovable hinged dust cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable plug-type stylus target light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter physical stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier cueing and playback handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore practical setup in normal listening rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter long-term usability than ultra-light basic decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinyl to Digital Conversion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy record archiving through USB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica says the AT-LP120XUSB can connect directly to a computer via USB, and recommends free Mac- and PC-compatible recording software such as Audacity for converting records to digital audio files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper record playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA straightforward path to digitising older vinyl collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-drive turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAT-LP120XUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully 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