Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB
Professional direct-drive stereo turntable • High-torque DC direct-drive motor • 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds • USB output for vinyl-to-digital ripping • AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet cartridge pre-mounted on AT-HS6 headshell • Built-in switchable Phono/Line preamplifier • Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB is a modern reimagining of a legendary professional analog workhorse, purpose-built for audiophiles, home listeners, and vinyl archivists. Driven by an upgraded low-cogging DC direct-drive servo motor with quartz-locked speed accuracy across 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM playback, it combines responsive mechanical reliability with pristine acoustic performance. Equipped with a high-resolution USB output for digitizing record collections directly to Mac or PC, an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and dynamic anti-skate control, a switchable built-in phono preamplifier, and an AT-VM95E cartridge pre-aligned on an AT-HS6 headshell, the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB provides uncompromised playback precision, making the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB the ultimate high-fidelity platform for both classic vinyl appreciation and high-resolution digital conversion.
Key Features & Innovations
Direct-drive DC servo motor with 3 speeds — the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB delivers instant start-up torque and pitch stability across 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records with virtually no belt degradation or speed drift.
Direct USB digital recording output — features an integrated A/D converter with plug-and-play USB output, allowing seamless connection to your computer to preserve vinyl albums as high-resolution digital audio files.
Balanced S-shaped tonearm assembly — engineered with an acoustically damped S-shaped tonearm featuring hydraulically damped lift control, adjustable counterweight, dynamic anti-skate adjustment, and a removable 1/2"-mount universal headshell.
Pre-mounted AT-VM95E cartridge on AT-HS6 headshell — comes equipped with Audio-Technica’s acclaimed 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus cartridge, offering broad compatibility with the entire modular VM95 upgrade stylus range.
Selectable internal phono preamplifier — equipped with a dual-mode switchable pre-amp allowing direct plug-in to powered speakers or AUX line-level inputs, or complete bypass for dedicated external phono stages.
Precision stroboscopic platter & quartz pitch lock — incorporates an anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter with stroboscopic speed markings, removable plug-type stylus target light, and a selectable pitch slider (+/-8% or +/-16%) with quartz defeat.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB
How does the AT-LP120XUSB differ from the previous AT-LP120-USB?
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive 3-Speed Turntable With USB features an upgraded DC servo direct-drive motor for reduced wow and flutter, dynamic anti-skate control, an upgraded internal phono preamplifier stage with lower noise floor, an external power supply to isolate electrical interference, and ships pre-fitted with the versatile AT-VM95E cartridge instead of the legacy AT95E.
Can I play vintage 78 RPM shellac records on this turntable?
Yes. The turntable natively supports 78 RPM by pressing the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously. However, you should swap to a dedicated 78 RPM stylus (such as the Audio-Technica AT-VMN95SP) to safely track the wider shellac grooves without causing groove damage.
Do I need recording software to convert records to digital via USB?
Yes. The USB output functions as a driver-free audio interface on Windows and macOS. You can use free open-source recording suites like Audacity (or your preferred DAW) to capture, edit, and export your digitized tracks into WAV, FLAC, or MP3 formats.
Is this turntable manual or automatic?
The AT-LP120XUSB is a fully manual turntable. You start the platter, cue the stylus manually using the damped cue lever, and lift the tonearm at the conclusion of the record side, which keeps the mechanical tonearm assembly totally decoupled from motor drag.
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