Name: Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB
Brand: Audio Technica
SKU: 057120XUSS
Price: 429.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (101 reviews)

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Digitize your favorite cuts, or play them live

The Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB turntable is made for sharing your favorite vinyl. You can connect its USB output to your Mac® or PC to digitize your albums, so they can travel with you in your smartphone. (Free 3rd-party Audacity software recommended.)

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Digitize your favorite cuts, or play them live

If you like to DJ, the 'table features a high-torque direct-drive motor that gets any record — 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm — up to speed in a hurry. Adjustable pitch control lets you change the platter speed ±8% or ±16% for easier beat-match mixing, and a pop-up light on the stylus helps you find your groove in a darkened club or living room. The included detachable dust cover helps keep your 'table clean when you're not using it.

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Product highlights:

USB output lets you convert vinyl records to digital audio files
- Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software for digitizing records is a free download
built-in switchable phono preamp
high-torque DC servo direct-drive motor for fast starting
electronic braking system
selectable speed: 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm
- 78 rpm playback of some older pressings requires Audio-Technica VM670SP or similar stylus (stylus not included)
balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
universal headshell with pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving magnet phono cartridge
variable pitch control with quartz-controlled pitch lock
stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
removable plug-type stylus target light for easier cueing in low light
anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter with anti-slip mat
grounding lug eliminates ground hum

Included accessories:

USB cable for transferring audio to your computer
dual RCA female to mini-plug male & dual RCA female to mini-plug female adapter cables
45 RPM spindle adapter
counterweight for accurate tonearm tracking
slip mat
removable hinged dust cover
power cable

Dimensions and warranty:

17-13/16"W x 5-5/8"H x 13-7/8"D
weight: 17.6 lbs. (with dust cover removed)
warranty: 1 year
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
MFR # AT-LP120XUSB-SV

What's in the box:

Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB owner's manual

Turntable (tone-arm installed)
Headshell w/ catridge installed
Platter
Felt mat
Counterweight
45 RPM adapter
Stylus target light
AC power adapter (attached 57" DC cord)
AC power connector
6.5' USB-B to USB-A cable
40" Stereo RCA cable
Dust cover
2 Dust cover hinges
Quick Start Guide
Caution Guide

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Amazing value and very happy with my purchase. I grabbed a 'scratch and dent' version and absolutely cannot find a flaw. Crutchfield always wins!!

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Does automatic mean that the arm will return on its own?

No it does not retrieve the arm on its own. You have to be on alert as vinyl side ends. But this tt is amazing! For the price it's a great deck!

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Features & specs

Features
Operation	Manual
Speeds	33-1/3, 45, 78
Drive Type	Direct
Pitch Control	Yes
Cartridge Type	MM
Phono Preamp	Built-in
USB Output	Yes
45 RPM Adapter	Yes
Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio	50
Wow and Flutter	0.2
Weight	17.6 lbs.

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Direct-drive Motor w/ 3 Speeds: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a professional stereo turntable that features a high-torque, direct-drive motor for quick start-ups. The AT-LP120XUSB turntable supports 33-1/3, 45 (adapter included), & 78 RPM records require an additional cartridge that is not included and sold separately (see Accessories Tab).

Die-Cast Aluminum Platter: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable employs a professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with a slip mat. The Stroboscopic platter provides a speed indicator.

Balanced Tone Arm & MM Cartridge: The Audio-Technica turntable features a Balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest. You will need to install the included Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Magnet MM phono cartridge which features 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus and 1/2" mount universal headshell (AT-HS6). A popup stylus target light is used for easier cueing in low light.

Built-In Switchable Phono Preamp w/ Stereo RCA Outputs: A selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier allows the turntable to plug directly to components with no dedicated Phono MM input. The turntable features stereo RCA outputs and comes with a 40" stereo RCA cable.

USB-B Out for Vinyl Recording: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable features a USB-B output, comes with a 6.5' USB cable, and supports downloadable Audacity recording software that allows you to convert your vinyl records to digital audio files. You will need to plug the turntable into your laptop or computer via USB and install the downloadable Audacity recording software. The Audacity software is compatible with both PC (7 or above) & Mac (OS X 10.7 or above). Your vinyl records can be downloaded and recorded to your laptop or computer at CD-quality (16-bit/44.1 or 48kHz).

Note: Other third-party recording software packages are also compatible with this turntable.

Pitch Control: The turntable incorporates variable pitch control with quartz speed lock. The selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control offer +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges.

Dust Cover: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable comes with a removable hinged dust cover.

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13 questions already asked

I do not know what to buy. I simply want to play records and hear them. I donâ??t need extras . I do not want a turntable that has to connect to a stereo. I would like a turntable with all the necessary controls to put a record on and play it. I have no technical/electronic . It would be OK if it needs to connect to speakers. What do you recommend?

[ Donna Aug 27, 2020 ]

2 answers

Sounds like you may want to visit some garage sales in your area and look for some nice vintage gear, like them older hifi record players , or also check Amazon for something like the Popsky Record Player with built-in speakers and blue tooth compatibility. Good luck.

[ DIEGO J Aug 29, 2020 ]

Must connect this turntable to both speakers and a tuner.

[ james Aug 28, 2020 ]

I recently purchased this turntable along with a set of Audioquest Evergreen RCA cables to use between the turntable and receiver. The turntable came with a stock set of RCA cables with ground connectors on both ends. Can I use the Audioquest cables without grounding or should I use the stock cables with the grounding cables? Not sure which is the best method for this turntable.

[ Gregory Jun 19, 2020 ]

3 answers

If you're using the turntable's built-in preamp, you should be fine with just the Audioquest cables. See https://www.crutchfield.com/learn/how-to-connect-a-turntable-to-a-receiver.html If you plan to use you receiver's preamp, or a separate component preamp, you will probably need grounding, either by using the included RCA/ground cables, or by using the Audioquest cables with an add-on ground, such as this one: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_703GGSTRN6/AudioQuest-Saturn-GroundGoody-6-meters.html?tp=203

[ DAN Jun 25, 2020 ]

I used the cables supplied by the manufacturer and I am pleased with the sound. I don't think you can damage the device by using a non-grounded cable. So, try both and use the one that sounds better. If the grounding is important, the difference is likely to be obvious

[ Vance Jun 25, 2020 ]

In some places you may need grounding if you notice some hum. In my home I don't.

[ Victor Jun 25, 2020 ]

I'm very interested in this item ,but the real truth is that I'm not technological at all. Do I have to use Audacity software,? I'd like to learn to edit my old vinyl stuff, but so far, I haven't been lucky.I was looking for an editor online, Youtube had a simple and easy editor once.,but they don't have it anymore. I'm most familiar with WMP and simple devices. Is Audacity neccessary to record my records in my computer if I decided to have the AudioTechnica 120-USB turntable? I feel Audacity will be kind of hard for me,I need advice.

[ WALTER Apr 30, 2020 ]

2 answers

Hello Walter: I'm afraid I will be of little assistance regarding your question. I bought the turntable simply to replace an old turntable, with no intention of doing anything other than spinning vinyl. I can, therefore, not address/answer your question with any degree of knowledge or competence.

[ Richard Apr 30, 2020 ]

Sorry, I just use it as a turntable.

[ David Apr 30, 2020 ]

how to set-up the tone arm balance?

[ David R. Mar 25, 2020 ]

4 answers

The instuctions that came with the turntable were not helpful. I went to audio technica's site and found more detailed instructions there. You are aiming to balance it so it is not head or tail heavy. Since you cannot move the fulcrum, the weighted dial at the tail end does this for you. There are markings on the dial so you can fine tune your settings.

[ ELYSE MARIE May 06, 2020 ]

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

[ Calvin Apr 21, 2020 ] Staff

I would recommend you.tube. Got the best info I could find there.

[ charles Apr 20, 2020 ]

I remember screwing that thing on at the back of the arm and having to play with it to get the balance right, I think.

[ Alex Apr 20, 2020 ]

Does the tone arm return to stored position?

[ John Dec 27, 2019 ]

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No, this is fully manual.

[ WILLIAM R Jan 29, 2020 ]

No it does not you have to return it when your album is done

[ Ronald Jan 29, 2020 ]

No it does not

[ David Jan 28, 2020 ]

If this is a "must have" feature for you, unfortunately the tone arm does not return to the stored position automatically. You may want to research whether automatic turntables have any effect on fidelity.As an "old geezer" who remembers the early days of high fidelity stereo recordings, it does not generally bother me to get up to perform the chore. I tend to listen to music quite closely, so I don't face the danger of accidentally letting the tone arm go repeatedly over the end of my listening session and I've been quite pleased with the performance this model. Ultimately, having the feature is a matter of personal choice and if you feel strongly about it--I'm sure you can find automatic models that have excellent reproduction. Bill Van Nostran.

[ WILLIAM VAN Jan 28, 2020 ]

Not automatically.. You need to take it out of stored position and place back to stored position.. It has a u-shaped lock to prevent it from popping out

[ JAMES H Jan 28, 2020 ]

It does not. You have to do everything by hand.

[ RICK Jan 28, 2020 ]

I'm 99% sure the tone arm does not automatically return to the stored position when the record finishes. I had ordered this turntable but for this reason changed to the Denon DP-300F, which I'm very satisfied with.

[ STEPHEN Jan 28, 2020 ]

Not automatically.

[ michael Jan 28, 2020 ]

Not automatically

[ Zachary Jan 28, 2020 ]

Does automatic mean that the arm will return on its own?

[ John Dec 27, 2019 ]

11 answers

No it does not retrieve the arm on its own. You have to be on alert as vinyl side ends. But this tt is amazing! For the price it's a great deck!

[ DIEGO J Jan 10, 2020 ]

Hello John. While this is a very fine turntable the arm will not return in its own.

[ Donald Jan 09, 2020 ]

Well, yes automatic does mean the arm will return on its own, but this machine is manual.

[ james Jan 09, 2020 ]

No, the arm does not return after reaching end of record.

[ james Jan 09, 2020 ]

Yes. This particular turntable does not have an automatic return.

[ Peter Jan 09, 2020 ]

No. You must manually place the tonearm on the record, then manually remove it when you're done listening to the album.

[ Roger L. Jan 08, 2020 ]

This is a manual turntable, no the arm does not return on its.

[ JOEL Jan 08, 2020 ]

No. The tone arm does not return on its own.

[ David Alan Jan 07, 2020 ]

Mine does not return.

[ David Jan 07, 2020 ]

Fully automatic means that one button will pick up the tone arm and set it on the record, then, when the record is finished, will again lift it up and return it to rest. Semi automatic means that you need to set the tone arm on the record to play, but when the record is finished the turntable will automatically pick up the tone arm and return it to rest. Fully manual, like this model (which I have) means that you must set the tone arm to play and pick it up when the record is completed. Hope this helps.

[ Vance Jan 07, 2020 ]

No this is a fully manual turntable.

[ CASEY Jan 07, 2020 ]

I am not familiar with Vinyl at all (I've mainly experienced digital formats (mainly hi-res) and CDs. -First, what is the RPM for and what's the normal speed to listen to? -is this turntable ok to use for just listening (nothing DJ stuff) -How good is the headphone AMP on this thing? I don't have any analog amps, only digital ones..i don't use hard to drive headphones (THX900 for most part, other wise, In Ear stuff like xba-z5, M4, IER-Z1R, etc) -Is there anything else I need to get, especially to match Hi-Res Digital formats

[ djricekcn Jun 12, 2019 ]

1 answer

Isao, Thanks for your questions! You may want to get in touch with one of our advisors over the phone or chat, to get some in depth details and advice on what turntable is right for you. https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

[ Calvin Jun 20, 2019 ] Staff

could you play 33 1/3 size records on this table and lp s ?

[ Robert Sep 01, 2020 ]

6 answers

Yes, this turntable will play standard 33 1/3 LPs, old 78s and has an adapter for 45s.

[ JOHN Sep 02, 2020 ]

Yes

[ FRANK Sep 02, 2020 ]

Yes it works beautiful

[ DEAN Sep 01, 2020 ]

Yes

[ DEAN Sep 01, 2020 ]

Yes, it has settings to play 33s and 45s. You can also play 78s, but I think you need a special cartridge for that.

[ MICHAEL Sep 01, 2020 ]

Absolutely

[ RGN Sep 01, 2020 ]

What kind of speakers is everyone using with this turntable?

[ Brian Aug 15, 2020 ]

3 answers

Im using Polk Audio speakers. But honestly, I think the receiver you choose has more influence on overall sound quality. Look for a high quality phono input. I went with a Marantz unit.

[ Travis Aug 17, 2020 ]

Klipsch floor speakers that are at least 30 years old

[ Joseph Aug 16, 2020 ]

I am using the Polk Audio RTI series tower speakers and they sound amazing

[ Randall Aug 15, 2020 ]

I had the following question about playing 78 rpm records on this Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB-SV turntable, and I received the answer directly from Audio-Technica tech support, and I want to share it here for anyone else who may be interested. I purchased an Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB-SV turntable as well as an Audio-Technica VM670SP phono cartridge for when I play 78 rpm records. When using the VM670SP cartridge for 78 rpm records, the tracking force is supposed to be set at 5 grams, but the tracking force gauge on the counterweight for the LP0-120XUSB-SV turntable only has markings that go up to 3.5 grams, and I could not find anything in the manual about how to achieve 5 grams of tracking force. So, I contacted Audio-Technica tech support and asked them how do I achieve 5 grams of tracking force? They gave me the solution, which is to keep turning the counterweight past the 3.5 mark on the gauge. When you then get to the 0 mark (after passing the 3.5 mark), you are then applying 4.0 grams of tracking force. If you keep going beyond that to the 1.0 mark, you will be applying 5.0 grams of tracking force. I tried that, and it worked. (Note: Of course, if you want to switch out the cartridge and go back to playing 33 rpm records using a separate cartridge for 33 rpm records that is supposed to have a tracking force of 2 grams, you need to remember that you were using 5.0 grams of tracking force for the 78 rpm records -- even though the gauge says 1.0. So, to get to 2 grams of tracking force, you need to turn the counterweight backwards, going from 1.0 back to 0, past 3.5, and down to 2.0.) I hope this is helpful!

[ Michael Aug 05, 2020 ]

2 answers

Yes very helpful

[ DEAN Sep 01, 2020 ]

Great information, Thank You.

[ JOSE MARTIN Aug 18, 2020 ]

I'm very interested in this ite'm capabilities to convert to digital files. Do I "have to" use Audacity software, or can I use nero? How easy is is to record a single song, versus recording the entire album?

[ Jim Apr 26, 2020 ]

will this plug into my old mcs 6601 stereo?

[ tim m. Mar 29, 2020 ]

3 answers

I am a oldschool DJ I have my turntable plugged into a Gemini mixer and I works beautiful

[ DEAN Sep 01, 2020 ]

It appears that the mcs6601 is a direct drive turntable itself. But if you are speaking about an older system compatibility the answer is yes. I connected my turntable to a 20+ year old ONKYO TX906 and everything works fine together. I assume your receiver has RCA inputs. Have fun, it's a great Turntable. I hope this helps.

[ PATRICK Mar 30, 2020 ]

Yes , as long as you have a phone in or an aux in plug

[ MICHAEL Mar 30, 2020 ]

Can you use a phono preamp with this turntable?

[ Kevin Feb 18, 2020 ]

4 answers

You don't need it as it has a preamp already built into the turntable. I have had mine for about 3 months now and it works great and I know I made the right choice after doing research for about 2 years. I previously used a United Audio Dual 1229Q which I bought in 1975. Unfortunately it developed motor trouble a couple of years ago and I decided to get a new one. It owed me nothing. I hope this helps.

[ PATRICK Feb 20, 2020 ]

Yes, I use one with mine.

[ William Feb 19, 2020 ]

Yes. The onboard phono amp can be switched off.

[ JON M Feb 19, 2020 ]

Yes. It has a built in preamp that you can switch off if you want to use a separate preamp.

[ Gregg Feb 19, 2020 ]

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