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Audio-Technica AT-PL120 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable |  | Brand: Audio-Technica
Category: CE
List Price: $249.90
Buy New: $209.00
as of 9/7/2010 21:14 CDT details
You Save: $40.90 (16%)
New (2) from $209.00
Seller: Beach Camera
Rating:  257 reviews
Sales Rank: 3437
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 28.3
Dimensions (in): 21.6 x 17 x 8.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: AT-PL120
Model: AT-PL120
UPC: 042005132010
EAN: 0042005132010
ASIN: B00012EYNG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier--choose from phono or line-level output | | • | Direct-drive, high-torque motor; includes professional cartridge and headshell | | • | Selectable 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds; +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent pitch adjust; high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock | | • | S-shaped tone arm assembly with adjustable counterweight, antiskate adjustment, tone-arm height adjustment and lock | | • | Measures 17.8 x 6 x 13.9 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Audio-Technica's AT-PL120 direct-drive, high-torque professional turntable is perfect for DJs and other music enthusiasts, especially in an era that many would call "postvinyl," when it's no longer the norm for audio/video receivers or even integrated amplifiers to offer a dedicated phono input. A selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier lets you plug the turntable directly into any line-level input, even your PC's (when used with a stereo RCA to minijack "Y" adapter cable, not included). Alternately, you can use the player's phono output and an outboard, higher-quality phono preamplifier for even better sound quality. The AT-PL120's S-shaped tone arm assembly comes with an adjustable counterweight, an antiskate adjustment, a tone-arm height adjustment and lock, a tone-arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever, and a tone-arm rest with a locking mechanism to keep the arm stable during transport. The turntable uses a DC servo motor to maintain accurate rotational speed at either 33-1/3 45, or 78 rpm, governed by a selectable, high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock--all of which gives new life to 7- and 12-inch singles you may not have played for years. Unleash your inner DJ with the 'table's pitch-adjustment feature, with variations ranging from either +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent. A pop-up stylus target light and stroboscopic platter speed indicator offer visual assistance in queuing and playing your favorite tunes. Forward and reverse play options unlock countless creative doors (and haven't you always wondered what Prince is saying at the end of "Darling Nikki"?). The 'table comes with a cast-aluminum record platter, a slip mat, and a professional cartridge and headshell (model ATP-2) that plugs directly into the tone arm. Adjustable, antivibrational feet keep the platter level, regardless of your environs. A start/stop button with remote start/stop input lets you integrate the player with your more sophisticated DJ tools. The player also includes a 45 rpm adapter with storage receptacle for the adapter and for a surplus or replacement headshell (sold separately). What's in the Box
Turntable, removable hinged dust cover, slip mat, headshell/cartridge (ATP-2), AC power cord, 45 rpm adapter, and a user's manual.
Product Description
AUDIO TECHNICA AT-PL120 DIRECT-DRIVE QUARTZ-LOCK STEREO TURNTABLEDIRECT-DRIVE PROFESSIONAL STEREO TURNTABLE SYSTEM; HIGH-TORQUE DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR & SELECTABLE INTERNAL STEREO PHONO PRE-AMPLIFIER FOR DIRECT CONNECTION WITH COMPUTERS; FORWARD & REVERSE PLAY; CAST ALUMINUM PLATTER; 3 SPEEDS33/45/78 RPM
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 257
 A trip down memory lane! October 16, 2004
C. Hernandez (Alexandria, Virginia)
209 out of 215 found this review helpful
I stopped listening to LPs as most folks did when CD players hit the mass market. Convenience was the name of the game, particularly the ease of listening to music on the road. But what a tremendous difference in sound vinyl really provides! I chose the AT-PL120 after several hours of research on the web over a couple of days. I first considered spending the least amount of money and considered the entry-level model AT-PL50. I talked to an audiophile shop and while the shop thought it was a good entry-level model, they advised me to consider the next step up because it was well worth the investment in terms of sound quality and equipment durability. Upon close inspection at a local electronic store, the AT-PL50 looked really cheap. I decided to spend more money and get decent quality. I considered the AT-APL120 and the Music Hall MMF2.1, which has pretty decent reviews. The difference came down to saving $50 or so and decided to try the Audio Tecnica. I must admit, the sound is impressive and the built quality of the turntable is really good. Besides the DJ features, which I really do not care about, it has several bells and whistles that makes it very professional looking. I am using a pair of B&W bookshelf and a Yamaha RX-777, perhaps one of the few available stereos for music listening you can still get. The combination works well, but no doubt the vinyl sounds much better than a well-recorded CD. The AT-PL120 makes the sound really come alive! If you still have your old records and invested in taking good care of them, spend a few bucks and get this turntable. If I ever decide to burn a few LPs to play them in my car, it also has the built in amp. All in all, after two days of playing LPs on this turntable, I am very satisfied. The AT-PL120 comes pretty well boxed too. Too bad that Amazon packed it in a big but soft box, which was open on one side when UPS delivered. If it wasn't for the Audio Tecnica box, I would have refused the shipment. Luckily it all works like it is supposed to.
Surprisingly good unit February 27, 2006
Gerard Verkaart (Austin, TX)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I had to leave my Thorens turntable (with a Audio Technica cartridge) behind in Europe just too cumbersome to bring it along. About a year ago I got a bunch of records from a friend that I wanted to add to my music collection on my PC and Zen. I decided on the Audio Technica since it had the pre-amp on board and a decent cartridge, for the rest I was not interested in automatic features (nor DJ features) since I planned to play each record only ones.
Well the unit exceeded my expectations. In the $100 range there are such hopelessly bad units for sale that I expected the Audio Technica to be a step better but in reality out is a lot of steps better. Everything feels solid (not just in weight every manufacturer can plant a stone for almost free in a unit) but the switches, sliders, pilot light and arm are all well constructed. I found the sound quality of the cartridge to be better than the one I was used to (I do not recall what type of AT cartridge the Thorens came with) and there was no noticeable hum coming from the unit, definitely better than the belt driven Thorens I owned. I can easily compare recordings made in Europe with ones made here.
Never expected to use the reverse function but it came in handy with a damaged record that skipped consistently on one track. Recording the track in reverse solved the skipping problem. On my PC the Audacity software reversed the track again and it sound good to me.
Just out of warranty the unit started to sputter out of the blue, one channel sounded like having a bad contact, I e-mailed the service department and they agreed with me that the unit should work for many years without any problems like this. They repaired the unit without charging me anything. The problem was a faulty cartridge, it was replace with a new one: problem solved. This company stands behind it product!
Love the unit, riskless buy.
Great Value for us people not wanting to pay 600 for a Technics August 16, 2006
G. Moore (Springfield, MO)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Wonderful Turntable with all the gadgets you need. I have mine plugged into the computer sound card. Great sound except that i have changed out the AT phono cartridge to a Shure M447 DJ cartridge for it has better tracking and output. Had to adjust the arm height just a bit. Otherwise now sounds superb. Be sure you keep the weight adjustment as its suppose to be for each cartridge. No rumble or hum here. Dont know what the other guys are talking about.They must be hooking it up to older receivers requiring phono input grounds. Thats so old fashioned anyway.
Highly recommed this to all who cant afford a high price Technics. Only drawback is Dont use UPS shipping, the outer carton was all torn up, just lucky AT packs the turntable so well.
"Ripping" vinyl to mp3! November 7, 2006
DC Beachbum (Washington, DC United States)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
12/11/2006
*UPDATE* I returned the first turntable (Amazon made it *VERY* easy). After considering the alternatives, I purchased a second AP-PL120 from Amazon. I was suprised that the 2nd turntable had the same "floating" problem as the first one (see below). Since it seemed highly unlikely that two in a row would be defective, I had to ask myself what I was doing wrong, especially since so many other people have had good luck with the turntable. I went back to the directions, and realized I had not set the tone arm balance correctly. It was a user error after all! The "quick start" directions on the platter were easier to follow than the installation and operation manual. Anyway, I'm back to five stars.
11/12/2006
*UPDATE* After having recorded more music, I am re-thinking my rating. The tone-arm "floats" heavily to the right. As a result, I have to over-compensate by putting more weight at the needle. Despite this over-compensation, several songs have skipped during the recording. Because I used to record all my albums to cassettes and then to mini-disc, and never had that happen, I'm confident it's not a user-error.
One more problem I've discovered since my glowing review (below). In really quiet songs, there is a very faint hum. Fortunately, my recording software removes the hum, and since most of my old vinyl is rock, it's not really a problem. I mention it because if you're hoping to play/record quiet songs, I would think twice about this turntable. Perhaps adding a pre-amp would solve this problem.
11/6/2006 - Original review
I bought Audio-Technica turntable and the Griffin Turntable Connection Cable with Grounding off Amazon, and was "ripping" music directly into my laptop within an hour of unpacking the turntable. To record the music I also purchased Microsoft Plus! recording software.
The sound is simply amazing. I've taken very good care of my vinyl, so there were few pops to begin with. However, Microsoft Plus Analog records eliminated the few remaining faint pops. Analog Plus actually records it to WMA, but with a codec, the files can be converted to mp3 if desired. I imported the wma files into Sony's Sonic Stage and copied them to my minidisc player with no trouble.
Back to the turntable. It is a very solid piece of equipment, that comes with many features. For the money, I didn't know what to expect, so I was afraid I'd have to upgrade the stylus. But the one that ships with the turntable sounds great.
So that's it. The turntable, the connection cable, the Music Plus software (there is other software available), and a computer to record to. "Ripping" the old vinyl in no time!
Todd February 26, 2006
Todd
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
What a great sounding turntable. It has everything you could possibly want for home audio listening. I do have to mention the audio hookups are hard wired. I use high quality wires so this does present a problem. The cartridge/stylus sound fantastic. I also bought the Shure M97XE cartridge thinking it would sound even better. Well it doesn't. Matter of fact it has less output than the supplied ATP-2 cartridge and has less frequency response. A few of my albums have a little warp to them but this thing plays right through them. A great buy for the money.
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