Audio-Technica AT-LP120
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Type | Direct-drive turntable |
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Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
Available | 2009[1] |
Models made | AT-LP120-USB, AT-LP120BK-USB |
Website | Product website |
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120 is a mid-range direct-drive turntable introduced in 2009 by the Japanese audio equipment manufacturer Audio-Technica. The AT-LP120 was intended to be a viable replacement for the long-running Technics SL-1200 series of turntables that was set to be discontinued in 2010. It supports both phono and line-level output,[2] using a built-in preamplifier.
The turntable also has the ability to dub records directly to a computer in real-time using a USB connection.
At the January 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, an updated version called the AT-LP120XUSB was announced by Audio Technica. According to the company, the new model includes an improved internal preamp and comes with the company's updated VM95E cartridge.
Similarities to the SL-1200
Since it was designed to mimic the Technics SL-1200 series of turntables, the AT-120 shares many design traits with the older Technics models, including:
- Metal construction
- Pop-up target light
- S-shaped tonearm
- Built-in strobe speed indicator
- Quartz speed lock
![AT-LP120](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Atlp120.jpg/220px-Atlp120.jpg)
Specifications
Type: | 3-Speed, fully manual operation |
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Motor: | DC motor |
Drive method: | Direct drive |
Speeds: | 33+1⁄3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM |
Pitch variation: | +/- 10% or +/-20% |
Dimensions: | 17.72" W x 13.86" D x 6.1" H |
Cartridge: | Audio-Technica AT95E |
USB Function: | 16-bit @ 44.1 or 48 kHz sample rate USB 1.1 compliant |