Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black
Professional high-torque direct-drive DJ deck • Heavy-duty damped anti-resonance chassis in sleek black • High-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge on AT-HS6BK headshell • 33-1/3, 45 & 78 RPM speeds with forward/reverse playback • Height-adjustable S-shaped tonearm with VTA lock • Pure dedicated phono-level output
The Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black is a heavy-duty, high-performance manual deck purpose-engineered for demanding nightclub booths, mobile DJ rigs, and discerning home audio listening spaces. Driven by a high-torque direct-drive motor that delivers instant start-up torque greater than 2.2 kgf.cm, it offers rock-solid pitch stability with selectable quartz-controlled pitch adjustment ranges of ±8%, ±16%, and ±24%. Engineered with an anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter, an S-shaped tonearm with full Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) height adjustment, and pure phono-level RCA output architecture to eliminate digital signal compromise, the Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black combines rugged reliability with sonic fidelity, ensuring the Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black withstands rigorous cueing and scratching while delivering audiophile-grade detail retrieval.
Key Features & Innovations
High-torque direct-drive motor system — the Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black features a powerful multiphase brushless DC direct-drive motor that generates over 2.2 kgf.cm of torque for near-instant startup, stable back-cueing, and precise beatmatching.
Dedicated pure phono-level audio output — designed strictly with unadulterated phono-level outputs and no internal preamps or USB converters, preserving an ultra-clean signal path directly to professional DJ mixers and outboard phono preamps.
Adjustable S-shaped tonearm with VTA lock — features a statically balanced S-shaped tonearm equipped with a precision height-adjustment ring (VTA lock), dynamic anti-skate control, and a damped hydraulic lift lever.
High-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge & AT-HS6 headshell — comes factory-fitted with a 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus cartridge specifically engineered with carbon-fiber reinforced ABS housing for robust groove tracking during high-energy DJ performances.
Extensive speed, pitch & direction controls — supports 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM playback speeds, bidirectional forward/reverse tracking, variable pitch ranges (±8%, ±16%, and ±24%), and an instant quartz-locked pitch reset button.
Die-cast aluminum damped platter & heavy chassis — heavy layered composite plinth and rubber-damped aluminum platter suppress acoustic feedback, mechanical vibration, and footfall shock in loud club environments.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black
How does the AT-LP140XP differ from the AT-LP120XUSB?
The Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable/Record Player in Black is a dedicated professional DJ deck featuring over double the starting torque (>2.2 kgf.cm vs >1.0 kgf.cm), adjustable tonearm height (VTA lock), reverse playback, wider pitch ranges (±24%), and a heavier damped chassis. Unlike the AT-LP120XUSB, it omits internal preamplifiers and USB circuitry to maintain an uncompromised, low-noise analog signal path for external DJ mixers.
Do I need an external phono preamp or DJ mixer to use this turntable?
Yes. Because the AT-LP140XP outputs a dedicated, pure phono-level signal without an integrated preamp, it must be connected directly to a DJ mixer's "PHONO" input, an integrated stereo amplifier with a dedicated phono stage, or an external outboard phono preamplifier.
Can this turntable be used for standard audiophile hi-fi listening?
Absolutely. While built to endure DJ performance demands, its ultra-rigid build, high-torque motor stability, and precision VTA-adjustable tonearm make it an exceptional deck for high-end home audio. You can also easily install audiophile hi-fi cartridges (such as the VM540ML or AT-VM95ML) using the standard 1/2" mount headshell.
Can I play 78 RPM shellac records on the AT-LP140XP?
Yes. The turntable natively supports 78 RPM by pressing the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously. For playing vintage shellac 78s, pair the deck with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP/H headshell combo kit or an appropriate 3.0 mil SP stylus.
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