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Audio Technica AT LP120 USB Direct Drive Professional Turntable USB Analog Silver
Last Updated: January 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
130sounds great, vinyl, sounds, sound quality, audio technica
+92%
-8%
" ... Sounds and looks fantastic. ... I'm a beginner to the music world and upgraded to this recently. ... "
" ... The turntable and speakers were a total of $400.00 I think, plus tax. ... I recommend this to anyone who wants an amazing turntable with great sound. ... "
" ... I haven’t heard such quality since the days I had high end Yamaha equipment and a Technica SL1300 turntable. ... I’ve ordered a better pre-amp to improve signal to noise but if you have some vintage LPs and want to redescover the beautiful sound of analog recordings you won’t go wrong with the AT LP120. ... "
" ... Very nice turntable. ... "
" ... That being said, this improved my vinyl listening experience more than I expected. ... I had an issue with my platter being a bit out of true right out of the box so I contacted Audio Technica and they were very prompt and professional. ... It's a great turntable, solidly built, that looks good and sounds excellent. ... "
" ... He is quite impressed with the quality of sound. ... "
" ... The sound is great, or rather it's good enough for me. ... I have no problems with its sound. ... "
" ... Being less technically demanding I wuld be fine with it lifting and turning itself off, but the sound quality it amazing and the unit is well balanced and weighted so there is no skipping. ... "
Price
60turntable, money, worth the price, price range, price point
+97%
-3%
" ... Needless to say, if you have the money, just do it. ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck for quality of build, performance, and tone. ... "
" ... Nice for the price. ... "
" ... This is right at that sweet spot for your 'bang for the buck'. ... You can get better but you'll be spending a hell of a lot more. ... "
" ... Best buy for the money. ... "
" ... This turntable is awsome especially for the price. ... "
" ... This is the best turntable in this price range. ... "
" ... Best bang for your buck, I think. ... "
Ease of Use
54easy, setup, easy to use, instructions, sounds
+96%
-4%
" ... The AT-LP120 had an easy turntable to improve upon in my house. ... "
" ... otherwise, the setup was easy and the sound is amazing. ... "
" ... Setup was easy ... "
" ... Set up is fairly easy ... "
" ... Very simple to assemble and use. ... "
" ... Take your time with the setup, balance everything out. ... "
" ... Got this put together fairly easy ( novice). ... Tone arm set easy as did the anti skate. ... couldnt be more easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
Build Quality
47tone arm, needle, lever, arm, solid
+72%
-28%
" ... It is real high quality material! ... "
" ... It has rubber feet with good tack that combined with its weight makes for a stable and secure platform for the mechanics of what it is designed for. ... The hinges work very well and support the thick solid lid during use. ... "
" ... The tone arm mechanism is really neat looking and looks to be well made. ... "
" ... Sturdy and weighted are just the initial thoughts when you begin the set up of this rig. ... "
" ... Sturdy enough to play my very old, old records as well. ... "
" ... Drop the thick rubber mat onto the platter and that part is done. ... Lift the lid (stays up by itself, of course). ... "
" ... It's very sturdy and the platter is very heavy. ... "
" ... Everything is solidly built and just looks and feels nice. ... "
Setup
39instructions, easy, simple, assembly, step
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to follow directions had me listening to an old album in less that 30 minutes. ... "
" ... Don’t get me wrong, this is a great option if you’re looking to rip records to digital, or keep a simple setup with the integrated preamp and a set of powered speakers. ... "
" ... While we had a minor problem with the unit upon receipt, they went above expectations in solving in within days. ... "
" ... Well packed, good directions and easy to use. ... "
" ... Hookup was simple and balancing the tonearm was relatively easy, just follow the instructions closely. ... "
" ... Very easy setup! ... "
" ... Set up is fairly easy ... "
" ... follow the simple instructions and you're done! ... "
Product Reliability
28years, months, working, died, stopped working
+68%
-32%
" ... This turntable is fantastic after 3 weeks of regular use. ... "
" ... I've been using it for almost 5 years and it has been perfect and exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... I finally upgraded to a real turntable after years of using a cheapo $100 models. ... "
" ... I've had this turntable for about a day and everything worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... Within 10 minutes my turntable was working perfectly. ... "
" ... This replaced an old Sony that I had had for 30 years. ... "
" ... "right-on" RPM's, and has needed absolutely no adjustment in about a year. ... "
" ... Have been using it daily since I got it which had to be at least 8mo-year ago by now no issues. ... "
Print Quality
23turntable, upgrading, shure, protractor, ortofon
+87%
-13%
" ... The counterweight is adjustable according to the weight of whatever cartridge you happen to be using. ... "
" ... Lots of features and a good quality cartridge. ... "
" ... turntable which was pretty good with a new cartridge. ... "
" ... Remember removing the guard on the cartridge. ... "
" ... I am using the cartridge that came with the unit, and it's fine for our needs. ... "
" ... The cheapest way to go is to just replace the stylus in the included cartridge with a Shure N78s. ... For more flexibility and higher performance, you can inexpensively buy extra headshells so you can easily swap cartridges in seconds. ... "
" ... It sounds fantastic with the the stock cartridge but obviously to each his own do what makes you happy. ... "
" ... The setup is easily adjustable, and the cartridge can be swapped out if you desire so. ... "
Design
22solid, sounds great, feels, design, black
+100%
" ... I love the way it looks. ... "
" ... + The Silver/Black Color Scheme Looks Nice ... "
" ... The physical build quality of the unit looks and feels high quality and durable as well. ... "
" ... Looks and sounds great. ... "
" ... But looks great, has a hefty weight to it. ... "
" ... DESIGN : The standard design is awesome. ... The silver looks rich and very classic, even with all black components. ... THIS TURNTABLE JUST LOOKS AWESOME!!!! ... "
" ... I like the looks of it. ... It feels smooth and solid. ... "
" ... it feels solid. ... "
As Gift
21son, loves, christmas, bought, got
+100%
" ... I got this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Been eyeing this for a while and when the price dropped around my birthday i bought it as a gift for myself. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my son and he loves it. ... "
" ... Brother's wedding gift. ... "
" ... A great gift idea, too. ... "
" ... Gift for a friend, works great! ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my son who is away at college in prime day. ... "
" ... Bought for my son - he loves it. ... "
Features
17auto, stop, easy to set, dj, automatic
+88%
-12%
" ... Pros - it is quite beautiful and has a couple of neat-O features. ... "
" ... The various little lights here and there looks neat in a dark room. ... "
" ... A lot of great features ... "
" ... Really solid feeling, heavy, well made with quality parts and features. ... "
" ... Not only because of the price but the build quality and sound quality and features. ... "
" ... Works well, Whish I had purchased an auto repeat option. ... "
" ... It has lots of advanced features I don't usually use like pitch control. ... "
" ... Feature-rich compared to other models in the same price range. ... "
Microphone
16record player, record, sound, sounds, sound quality
+94%
-6%
" ... As other reviews state this record player has excellent sound quality- quite noticeably better than the LP60 I owned before this. ... "
" ... Our old records sound amazing! ... "
" ... My record collection is growing weekly and I can not get enough of that analog sound. ... "
" ... He doesn't use the recording capabilities but the sound coming out of his system is clear and distinct. ... "
" ... Record player sounds and plays great. ... "
" ... This is my second Audio Technica. ... "
" ... This is my first record player. ... "
" ... Great to listen old and new records . ... "
Comfort
15arm, solid, record, needle, feels
+93%
-7%
" ... It rests very solid with no vibration and resists movement. ... "
" ... For 78s I set up a second head shell with a Grado 78c, which sells for about $100 bucks and is absolutely superb. ... "
" ... It has adjustable turning legs so you can level and balance it out. ... "
" ... A great turntable, easy set up and has a real quality feel. ... "
" ... Tone arm has a lot of adjustability however even at the lowest height I felt the tone arm wasn't low/level enough with the record. ... "
" ... The counterweight markings may be off a bit, and the alignment and weighting will make a huge difference in your listening pleasure. ... "
" ... Once you learn how to balance the weight of the needle and the anti-skating wheel is ready to go. ... "
" ... To my ears it was much better sounding. ... "
Controls
14button, controls, stop button, control, platter
+71%
-29%
" ... It has lots of advanced features I don't usually use like pitch control. ... "
" ... Pitch control is extremely good - the dots just don't move when it is locked in. ... "
" ... Good features like a metal platter, pitch control, a drop lever, reverse, and a cover that can be put down while the records are playing! ... "
" ... The controls are beveled aluminum and LED lit buttons. ... The DIRECTION button is cute but not something I will ever use since I have no DJ plans anytime soon. ... 1) Cueing control - I prefer a button in front versus a lever on the tone arm assembly. ... "
" ... Well made with nice controls. ... "
" ... You can adjust playback speed and, for what its worth, you can play records both forwards and backwards. ... "
" ... Well built, good control. ... "
" ... Lots of controls to adjust. ... "
Delivery
14shipping, turntable arrived, time, packed, packaging
+100%
" ... I was up and running within 15mins, out of the box. ... "
" ... Also well packaged and arrived in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Turntable arrived in good condition and set up easily. ... "
" ... Fastest shipping ever, received the next day! ... "
" ... Works great with fast delivery. ... "
" ... I ordered the turntable on the 8th and it arrived on the 10th with estimated shipping being the 15th I couldn't be happier with this purchase. ... "
" ... It arrived well packaged, on time. ... "
" ... jst brilliant, seller packed it perfectly, arrived amazing ... "
Fit
14lever, cartridge, stylus, shure, needle
+71%
-29%
" ... Finally, for early Edison Diamond vertical cut records, I put a Shure N78s stylus in a cheap Shure cartridge, and wired it unconventionally to the headshell so it only picked up vertical motion (you can Google how do to do it). ... "
" ... If you love vinyl like I do - Do Not Let This Player Slip By You! ... "
" ... It looked great on paper. ... "
" ... A breeze to put together. ... "
" ... Because of my bad experience with S-shaped tone arms, I decided to put this tone arm and cartridge to the test. ... "
" ... After looking at the selection of turntables on Amazon, this appeared to me to be the most reliable one, that also fit my budget. ... "
" ... Has a lever to lift and drop the needle. ... "
" ... Right out of the case the Player feels solid, sturdy and classy. ... "
For Kids
13son, vinyl, old school, daughter, also
+100%
" ... It has lasted through a move, my neighbor's kids, my boyfriend's drunken DJ enthusiasm, and, embarrassingly enough, my fervor for a specific Ben E. King song- on repeat. ... "
" ... My son is enjoying it and his vinyl collection now can grow! ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my grandson, he loves it! ... "
" ... Bought this for my nephew's birthday and I don't see any difference between this and my old school Technics ... "
" ... He loves it and I don't think he has any complaints. ... "
" ... My husband loves it ... "
" ... It's also been a great way to share my old favorites with my daughter ... "
" ... She's still got all of her records, including her 45s from when she was a kid, and is happy as hell to be able to play them again. ... "
Marketplace
13shipping, item, advertised, videos, thank
+85%
-15%
" ... I purchased this one in particular since there were a lot of articles exclaiming how great it is, as well as the other Amazon reviews. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... By far the best part was the shipping. ... "
" ... My second order was fulfilled by Amazon, and they packaged the item properly. ... "
" ... Love Amazon reviewers! ... "
" ... I'm glad I snatched it up on Cyber Monday. ... "
" ... Saying that I must commend Amazon customer support for having a replacement to me in a few days. ... "
" ... More thank I expected for the price . ... "
CD/DVD
12vinyl, records, record player, great record player, disc
+83%
-17%
" ... This turntable was designed as a clone/copy of the classic Technics SL-1200, and, although there will be some that will argue this, it pretty much delivers. ... "
" ... Awesome Record player! ... "
" ... For those with a large record collection and a great home theater system this is a must. ... "
" ... + Direct Drive Platter ... "
" ... I love this record player. ... "
" ... I bought this turntable so I can play my record albums. ... "
" ... The disc has an old version. ... I also recommend you change the software to listen to the disc as it records (it is in the help section) ... "
" ... Great record player! ... "
Video Playback
11great record player, youtube, videos, video, record collection
+100%
" ... For those with a large record collection and a great home theater system this is a must. ... "
" ... I used the Audio-Technica youtube setup video. ... "
" ... This is a great record player, especially if you're new to them. ... "
" ... This record player is amazing! ... "
" ... This is a quality substantial record player. ... "
" ... Great record player! ... "
" ... Overall, this is a solid choice for those looking for a new record player. ... "
" ... Great record player. ... "
Overall performance
11turntable, spot, rpm, performance, machine
+100%
" ... The strobe patterns on the side of the turntable allow you to very that your spinning speed is absolutely perfect. ... "
" ... best 3 speed turntable on market. ... "
" ... Knowing my Stones, album speed seemed spot on. ... "
" ... Hard core turntable. ... "
" ... I especially like that it has a 78 speed option, which is not commonly found on most mainstream turntables. ... "
" ... + Speeds Include 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM ... The included software worked fine on my Windows 7 Pro laptop and got the job done. ... "
" ... It feels smooth and solid. ... "
" ... Absolutely incredible machine. ... "
Returns
11replacement, window, refund, closed, returning
+27%
-73%
" ... I had to return for a refund. ... "
" ... The product turned up broken and hasnt worked and very difficult to return ... "
" ... I'm returning this item. ... "
" ... Returned it and got a second one, again same wobble. ... "
" ... I really wish the harm had automatic return. ... "
" ... Of course, the return and support window have closed. ... "
" ... had to return it as defective. ... "
Volume
9speakers, table, room, louder, hooked
+67%
-33%
" ... The sound quality of the resulting AIFF files is excellent - not bassy at all, with good volume levels. ... "
" ... They sound good could be louder, but the sound fills the room and they have a good amount of base for the small size. ... They are way louder when hooked to my PC guessing the lp120 pre amp mixed with the speakers limits the volume a bit. ... "
" ... It's like someone is playing live music in your living room. ... "
" ... I got this turntable so I can play my vinyl collection on my living room home theater system. ... "
" ... I love the turn table. ... "
Cables
9jacks, cables, rca audio cables, power cord, output
+56%
-44%
" ... Also the output cables are built-in. ... "
" ... + Power Cord Is Plenty Long: Thoughtful! ... "
" ... You need to invest in other pieces (a receiver, speakers, speaker wire, ect.) ... "
" ... Great turntable, just needs a removable rca cable and it would be near perfect. ... "
" ... The AT-95e has excellent natural high frequency definition when using supplied cables as is. ... "
Device Compatibility
9turntable, receiver, edifier, denon, avr
+89%
-11%
" ... Download a spectrum analyzer for your android or iPhone and then use your AVR EQ if you have a Denon or Yamaha or any other receiver capable of making these adjustments. ... "
" ... Have Edifier r980t bookshelf speakers hooked up recommend them if youre looking for something you can just plug and play. ... "
" ... This was a purchase to have the ability to put my vinyl on my computer ... "
" ... Connects well with Edifier speakers that were ordered separately. ... "
" ... Several different ways to connect. ... "
" ... This turntable is connected with my Denon AVR-X2200W receiver. ... "
" ... This is the perfect device to tie in then and now! ... "
USB
8turntable, vinyl, used the usb, tried the usb, ripping
+100%
" ... It has USB out and software for converting your vinyl to digital if you wish. ... "
" ... I have not tried the USB recording as yet but I'm very happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... It was a direct drive also. ... "
" ... I haven't tried the USB feature. ... "
" ... This AT Turntable looks great, has all the features that I want, is USB compatible and sounds excellent. ... "
" ... The USB connection is nice for ripping albums to MP3. ... + USB Output For Ripping Vinyl To MP3 ... Even with that one consideration the AT-LP120-USB has fully exceeded my expectations over the years I've been using it. ... "
" ... It also has USB capabilities to download some of the music into your computer (includes the software to do so). ... "
" ... Everything is adjustable and as a bonus, it has a USB port for copying my songs for my car audio. ... "
Ports
8usb output, turntable, tried the usb, ripping, mp3
+75%
-25%
" ... I have not tried the USB recording as yet but I'm very happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... The USB hookup just works for a computer connection. ... "
" ... Audio Technica AT-LP120BK-USB Direct-Drive works wonderfully. ... "
" ... I haven't tried the USB feature. ... "
" ... The only slight problem was finding the electrical plug on it ... "
" ... The USB connection is nice for ripping albums to MP3. ... + USB Output For Ripping Vinyl To MP3 ... Even with that one consideration the AT-LP120-USB has fully exceeded my expectations over the years I've been using it. ... "
Weight
7heavy, sounds great, looks
+86%
-14%
" ... You can tell by the weight! ... "
" ... But looks great, has a hefty weight to it. ... "
" ... First off, it is remarkable heavy ... "
" ... Heavy and stable. ... "
" ... CONSTRUCTION: The weight of this unit is impressive. ... "
Size
7weight, platter, easy to set
+100%
" ... The needle is the actual right size unlike those just briefcase players. ... "
" ... You can tell by the weight! ... "
" ... First off, it is remarkable heavy ... "
" ... CONSTRUCTION: The weight of this unit is impressive. ... "
" ... It's very sturdy and the platter is very heavy. ... "
Cleaning
6cleaning, vinyl, cartridge, record, needle
+50%
-50%
" ... He opened it fresh out of the box and the dust cover had a huge crack in it. ... "
" ... I also tried cleaning the contacts on the cartridge along with those inside the tone arm. ... "
Capacity
5room, turntable, moved, friend
+100%
" ... It's so pretty, too, so it serves as a sleek decorative piece in my living room in addition to its utilitarian purposes as well. ... "
" ... Currently I have it connected to my PC, which works best with my room setup at the moment. ... "
" ... the solo acoustic version of "Everlong" almost convinced me Dave Grohl was here in my living room. ... "
" ... It's like someone is playing live music in your living room. ... "
" ... The various little lights here and there looks neat in a dark room. ... "
Bass
5sound, thump thump, sounds, end, automatic
+80%
-20%
" ... I’m currently routing the audio out of the turntable to my Samsung Surround sound bar and it is crystal clear and the bass sounds great. ... "
" ... They sound good could be louder, but the sound fills the room and they have a good amount of base for the small size. ... "
" ... Excellent sound quality and no loss of bass, which was a necessity for me as a listener. ... "
" ... The treble sounds just as crisp and the bass just as rhythmic as my CD copy. ... "
Cartriges
5needle, 78
+80%
-20%
" ... Just make sure it comes with the correct and advertised needle/cartridge. ... "
" ... The cartridge is fairly decent. ... "
" ... Plays 78's but be sure to purchase a 78 needle/cartridge. ... "
" ... I am not sure how much better it gets with a $1000 table and a $2000 cartridge and a $3000 pre-amp, but I am getting pretty decent sound, as someone who owns $1000 headphones. ... "
Codecs
4volume, video, turntable, record, files
+100%
" ... The sound quality of the resulting AIFF files is excellent - not bassy at all, with good volume levels. ... "
" ... I have been collecting music is all available formats since 1968. ... "
" ... I used the Audio-Technica youtube setup video. ... "
" ... I bought this turntable so I can play my record albums. ... "
Weight Tracking
4tracking, skate, anti, tonearm, grams
+100%
" ... The tonearm allows for weight and anti-skate adjustment. ... "
" ... I also recommend a $20 needle weight scale so as to accurately set the unit up. ... "
" ... The heavier weight makes for better tracking. ... "
" ... I set tracking weight at 1.4 grams and checked anti skate with setting at 5. ... "
Headphones
4sounds great, jacks
+75%
-25%
" ... I own multiple other products of theirs and am happy with them all, especially my headphones. ... "
" ... Sounds great out of the box with mediocre headphones. ... "
" ... AT makes some great turntables, mics and headphones. ... "
Call quality
4vinyl, things, heard, difference
+75%
-25%
" ... Can I hear a difference? ... "
" ... The sound is as good as my old-man ears can hear. ... "
" ... If you're old to vinyl, like me, you'll hear things you haven't heard before. ... "
Storage
4turntable, suitable, space, shelf, box
+100%
" ... Make sure you have solid shelving or a suitable table. ... "
" ... Now my only problem is finding and buying a dedicated table/record storage for this beast. ... Seems my wife doesn't agree that the kitchen table is a suitable space for the LP-120. ... "
" ... Lift the lid (stays up by itself, of course). ... "
" ... I am very impressed with this turntable and consider it for it’s price to be top shelf. ... "
User Manual
3read, manual, easy to set
+100%
" ... This turntable is manual through and through, which is perfect for the nostalgic qualities of vinyl. ... "
" ... Instructions for both LP 120 and software made it easy to set up and use. ... "
Frequencies
3sounds, vocals, highs, high, crisp
+67%
-33%
" ... Listened to the Lumineers " cleopatra " and you can hear the back vocals/ side vocals/ front vocals/ violin and the whole shabang with immense clarity. ... "
" ... I read somewhere that the sound, particularly the higher frequencies are soft. ... The treble sounds just as crisp and the bass just as rhythmic as my CD copy. ... "
Cable Length
3usb, power cord, length, jacks, cord
+67%
-33%
" ... If it had jacks and I could swap cables (and cable length) I would be happier. ... "
" ... + Power Cord Is Plenty Long: Thoughtful! ... "
Product As Described
3videos
+100%
" ... It's nicer looking than the photos suggest. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It performs as advertised. ... "
Defective Delivery
3came, return, platter, first, defective
+33%
-67%
" ... As such, the turntables came broken. ... "
" ... had to return it as defective. ... "
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