Audio-Technica Direct-Drive Turntable (Analog & USB) AT-LP120XUSB-BK (Black)

Overview:

This update of the AT-LP120-USB turntable features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your records to digital audio files. But in addition to the USB output, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo, whether it has a dedicated phono input or not. 

The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½"-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil* elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. 

Additional features include a die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover. 

Quick Facts:

Experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl

Direct-drive, DC servo motor

Fully manual operation

Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control

Selectable 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM speeds

Professional-grade anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat

AT-HS6 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil* elliptical stylus

AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application

Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest

Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono- or line-level output

Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator

Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock

Removable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light

Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration

AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain

Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)

Includes: USB cable, detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover

Product Specs:

* The abbreviation mil is equal to a thousandth of an inch: mil = 0.001 inch = 0.0254 mm = 25.4 μm

Tonearm type: Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell 
Effective arm length: 230.5 mm 
Overhang: 16 mm 
Tracking error angle: Less than 3 degrees 
Applicable cartridge weight: 3.5-8.5 g 
Anti-skating range: 0-4 g 
Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E 

USB operation system requirements 
PC or Mac with an available USB port (USB1.1 or higher) 
Windows 7 or above, or Mac OS X or above