--- product_id: 1145762 title: "AT-LP120-USB" brand: "audio-technica" price: "VT108310" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1145762-at-lp120-usb store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Wired Connectivity 23.5 lbs Weight 50 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio AT-LP120-USB **Brand:** audio-technica **Price:** VT108310 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Spin into the Future of Sound! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AT-LP120-USB by audio-technica - **How much does it cost?** VT108310 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1145762-at-lp120-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: This is the turntable that separates the Men from the boys. - I just made the upgrade to the AT-LP120-USB direct drive turntable from the Audio Technica AT-LP60USB Fully Automatic Belt Driven Turntable with USB Port and the difference is night and day. While the AT-LP60 was an ok entry level model, it had one major drawback, it played my vinyl at a 10% higher pitch than normal. It's a common complaint with that model and a belt adjustment and replacement didn't resolve the issue because it was lacking the one thing the AT-LP120 model has; quartz lock pitch control and +/- 10 or +/- 20% manual pitch control. It was time to upgrade. The pitch control slider is extremely useful for getting your vinyl to sound pitch-perfect. You just aren't going to have that functionality or control over the sound of your vinyl with a belt-driven model like the AT-LP60. It can also play in reverse at 33/45/78 rpm so you can hear all of those backmasked demonic messages recorded backwards on your vinyl like Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and others or rap and scratch like a DJ. This is an affordable professional model turntable with quality as good as just about any "high-end" brand. Compare the specs to the costlier TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Manual Stereo Turntable and it's pretty much the same. It is heavyduty weighing almost 30 lbs. This looks and feels like the quality turntable my father owned in the 1970's and that was back in the days when they made good quality vinyl turntables and not some cheap "Hipster" quality phonograph you'll find flooding the market to cash in on the vinyl revival fad. Assembly is relatively simple out of the box. The trickiest part is adjusting the balance of the control arm counterbalance tracking weight and anti-skate force adjustment. It can be tricky and delicate and takes some patience to get it just right so the stylus cartridge doesn't bounce and skip over the record. I recommend using an old scratched up record to make the adjustments with preferrably one that you don't care about getting scratched. It also takes a careful eye to set the needle at the head of the record but with practice you'll be needledropping like a pro and since it is fully manual control the control arm does not return at the end of the record so you have to get up and reset it manually so that's the trade-off from the automatic belt-driven models but a small price to pay for the precision of full manual control functionality. It has a convenient light that can be raised to see where to set the needle across the disc which is extremely useful if you are spinning in the dark. My only real nitpick is that the stereo RCA cables, just like the AT-LP60, are built into the unit and the are way too short, about a foot long meaning you'll have to use the (thankfully) included extension cables if you want to place your turntable further away from your amp. God forbid the stereo cables ever go bad and you have to disassemble the unit and have to replace and re-wire them yourself. Aside from that, it's a rock-solid turntable, it's sleek and sexy, and excellent build and sound quality to spin your vinyl. Look no further. The AT-LP120-USB has everything you need and expect from a great audiophile quality turntable and should last for years, if not decades, if treated with the proper care. 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 4,186 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 | | 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 ![AT-LP120-USB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61H9MatcRsL.jpg) ![AT-LP120-USB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Mu3MzxPRL.jpg) ![AT-LP120-USB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cNPI2rIxL.jpg) ![AT-LP120-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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the turntable that separates the Men from the boys. *by D***. on February 13, 2016* I just made the upgrade to the AT-LP120-USB direct drive turntable from the Audio Technica AT-LP60USB Fully Automatic Belt Driven Turntable with USB Port and the difference is night and day. While the AT-LP60 was an ok entry level model, it had one major drawback, it played my vinyl at a 10% higher pitch than normal. It's a common complaint with that model and a belt adjustment and replacement didn't resolve the issue because it was lacking the one thing the AT-LP120 model has; quartz lock pitch control and +/- 10 or +/- 20% manual pitch control. It was time to upgrade. The pitch control slider is extremely useful for getting your vinyl to sound pitch-perfect. You just aren't going to have that functionality or control over the sound of your vinyl with a belt-driven model like the AT-LP60. It can also play in reverse at 33/45/78 rpm so you can hear all of those backmasked demonic messages recorded backwards on your vinyl like Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and others or rap and scratch like a DJ. This is an affordable professional model turntable with quality as good as just about any "high-end" brand. Compare the specs to the costlier TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Manual Stereo Turntable and it's pretty much the same. It is heavyduty weighing almost 30 lbs. This looks and feels like the quality turntable my father owned in the 1970's and that was back in the days when they made good quality vinyl turntables and not some cheap "Hipster" quality phonograph you'll find flooding the market to cash in on the vinyl revival fad. Assembly is relatively simple out of the box. The trickiest part is adjusting the balance of the control arm counterbalance tracking weight and anti-skate force adjustment. It can be tricky and delicate and takes some patience to get it just right so the stylus cartridge doesn't bounce and skip over the record. I recommend using an old scratched up record to make the adjustments with preferrably one that you don't care about getting scratched. It also takes a careful eye to set the needle at the head of the record but with practice you'll be needledropping like a pro and since it is fully manual control the control arm does not return at the end of the record so you have to get up and reset it manually so that's the trade-off from the automatic belt-driven models but a small price to pay for the precision of full manual control functionality. It has a convenient light that can be raised to see where to set the needle across the disc which is extremely useful if you are spinning in the dark. My only real nitpick is that the stereo RCA cables, just like the AT-LP60, are built into the unit and the are way too short, about a foot long meaning you'll have to use the (thankfully) included extension cables if you want to place your turntable further away from your amp. God forbid the stereo cables ever go bad and you have to disassemble the unit and have to replace and re-wire them yourself. Aside from that, it's a rock-solid turntable, it's sleek and sexy, and excellent build and sound quality to spin your vinyl. Look no further. The AT-LP120-USB has everything you need and expect from a great audiophile quality turntable and should last for years, if not decades, if treated with the proper care. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great TT -- I love it! *by A***O on April 25, 2014* My name is Alfonso Faustino, and I am a casual listener of music. Last night, 24-April-2014, I ordered the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB DD PT; and, UPS dropped it off, and I just finished putting it all together. Before purchasing, I canceled my first order because I read all the issues of the warped platter and the plastic components on the main console. Then, I did more research on it via YouTube and other sources, and I made a purchase; and, this time, I did not cancel it; and, I'm so glad that I kept my order; because, this TT is awesome! My platter is not warped; I haven't noticed any turntable distortion mentioned by owners using direct drive TTs; I don't hear any humming noises while the TT is in idle mode or while the platter is rotating in between my record-changes; and, the console, from my interaction, has metal parts and not riddled with plastic pieces -- sure, there are some plastic pieces, but it isn't riddled with plastic. It is a high-quality built and cool-looking TT. The tone-arm is easy to calibrate, and the whole TT is easy to assemble. AT has a link that demonstrates the installation and calibration of the TT. Execute a search on the Internet: "calibrating the audio-technica lp 120 usb direct drive professional turntable," and the AT video will pop up. Also, I have the AT video link on my BLOG...just search "Alfonso Faustino BLOG," and my BLOG for the AT LP120 will pop up. After assembling and calibrating the Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable, I spent most of the day and evening testing it out by playing all types of LPs: Rock, Jazz, Vocals, Symphony, and Big Band Orchestra. All the rich and full notes and sounds from my records were cleanly picked up by the Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable's needle, creating a crystal clear musical delight that brought me back to my past when I first heard each of these songs and their pops and scratches on my old turntable stereo system -- of course, my LPs never sounded as good, clear, robust, and rich as they do now, spinning on the platter of my new Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable. I haven't tried the USB feature, yet. I will do that, soon; and, once I do, I will update this review. Yes, I would recommend this TT to my acquaintances and friends that are in the market for a TT. That's my review for the Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable. If you want to read, below, my music-listening level description, continue, below. It gives you an idea of my music-listening level in relation to this review, and the financial parameters I used to make my purchase of this TT, as well as other stereo equipment. Thank you, all, for your reviews -- they helped me make an educated purchase. For those consumers that experienced problems with this product, I hope AT resolved your problems; and, if not, I hope you moved on to a product that better fits your music-listening needs. /s/ Alfonso Faustino ------------------------------------ What is my music-listening level? I feel that it is important for you, the reader, to understand the type of music-listener I am; so, you can have a better understanding of my review, as it relates to my personal music tastes and this product: Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable. I consider myself a casually listener of my music. I am not an audiophile or an aficionado of music who demands a high-end precision stereo system, like a McIntosh and the MT5 turntable, which, by the way, the MT5 turntable is the most amazing work-of-art turntable I've ever seen and heard -- I'm not that type of musical listener; but, I'm also not a grade-school-listener that is happy with a lunch-box record-player that has a fat plastic tone arm with a nail as a stylus; hence, if I had to categorize my personal music-listening grade, I'm more like a sophomore-listener, and the senior-listeners are the aficionados and audiophiles owning stereo systems like the McIntosh stereo system with the MT5 turntable. So, below, is a general dollar-scale I created and used to define my music-listening-grade, which, in this case, is the grade of sophomore, and to help me make my stereo equipment purchases. I know higher prices don't always equal better quality; hence, the converse of this statement is also true: lower prices don't always equal lower quality; however, for the sake of argument, lets go on the premise that the former is true instead of the latter; hence, this is my stereo-system break-down based on my music-listening-grade, regarding turntables, receivers, integrated amplifiers, speakers, and other hi-fi stereo equipment's price-points: Grade-school Listeners: Price-point: $100 or less. Freshmen Listeners: $100-$200 Sophomore Listeners: $200-$500 Junior Listeners: $500-$1000 Senior Listeners: $1000 and up Applying my scale to my own personal stereo equipment needs, my dollar-range budget amount is between $1000 - $1500, which effectuates my personal stereo system: - Cambridge Audio Topaz AM 10 Integrated Amplifier, - Audio Engine P4N speakers, and the - Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable. My total approximate cost for my stereo system is $1400. I hope this give you a better perspective regarding my review of the The Audio-Technica AT-LP-120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable. /s/ Alfonso Faustino --- ## 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.vu/products/1145762-at-lp120-usb](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1145762-at-lp120-usb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*