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 Audio Technica AT-LP120 Makes Vinyl Sound Great! May 7, 2010
David A. Peckman (Ambler, PA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this turntable to transfer my record collection to CD/MP3, and I am very pleased with the AT-LP120. Some have written about a slight hum when connecting this to a computer via the USB port. I followed the advice of those who recommend connecting it to the line in jack via the RCA cables, and there is absolutely no hum. I ran my cables through my amplifier, but the AT-LP120 also has a pre-amp for direct connections. I agree with the other reviewer who commented on the high tracking force needed for the no-frills cartridge that came with the turntable. I purchased the Shure M97xE cartridge, and the sound quality is supurb. I had intended to sell my records after transferring them to the computer, but I like the sound so much that I might just keep my collection.
Audio Technica ATLP120 with inferior cartridge April 17, 2010
Michael P. Reed
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have recently purchased an Audio Technica ATLP120 USB Turntable from Amazon. The turntable is amazing. It has every nick nack an old vinyl junkie could want. My only negative comment is that the cartridge that came with it was sub-par. I did not really expect a high quality cartridge to I had also ordered some better cartridges from a different vendor that specializes in phono cartridges. So this is only a comment and not a complaint. I got what I expected which was a very good turntable. Amazon's service was as always exceptional.
Awsome Turntable, If Your looking, look no further April 1, 2010
Bryan in PHX (Phx, AZ)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was looking for a Turntable to resurrect my 80's Vinyl collection that had been stored away for 20 years. I saw this and researched it and other turntables both USB and non USB, and decided this was it. It reminded me so much of the old TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Turntable TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Turntable, which is also available on Amazon right now for more than double this price. I was very surprised at how much it weighed, and the overall quality. It is made in China though. My tone arm locking clamp, a tiny piece of plastic arrived broken. A call to Audio Technica, and two days later a replacement part arrived, great service.
The sound quality is excellent. I forgot how warm and rich vinyl sounded. The highs and lows and bass on vinyl really out performs the CDs and MP3s I've been listening to for so long. Check out Audio Technica website for all the tech specs.
The user guide and Quick Install guide had different settings for the Tone Arm balance and anti-skate settings. I tried both and did not hear or see any real difference. I have not used the USB or Line-Out to record anything yet but will update if I do. My Main purpose was just to enjoy my vinyl again, and this really fit that purpose.
This Turntable has a switchable integrated preamp, so if your receiver does not have a magnetic cartridge PHONO INPUT you can use any available line-in input, you can also just attach a set of powered computer speakers and it works great. I though my receiver had a PHONO INPUT, and it didn't after all. So I was very glad for the integrated preamp.
ATLP120 Pro USB Turntable - WOW!!!! May 10, 2010
James P. Clinton (Crofton, Maryland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ok, I have maybe 1700 LP's or so in my collection and not having a great turntable to play any of these was a crime (my dual cs5000 has a bad head shell). I needed a turntable and fast. I ordered the AT from Amazon after doing the research. I believed this unit seemed to be the best out of the entire mid price turntables. Man, was I ever surprised!! I don't want to make all of the Technics fans mad at me but is unit is every bit as good as a SL1200 Mk2 (cost aside). Can't say enough about it (whisper quiet, solid build, great tone arm, more features, on and on. Love it!! What a bargain!!
None better for this price! May 21, 2010
Brian Hershey (Lancaster, PA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a media transfer business and I know what it takes to get high qulity sound for my customers. This turntable is the best in the price range. I've tried others and sent them back for poor quality... warped platters, anti-skates that don't work, wow and flutter that was so bad I couldn't believe it.
This unit just drips with quality... I was blown away. I use the analog phono output into a USB Behringer UFO202 U-Phono High-Quality USB Audio Interface with Built-In Phono Preamp amp ... it does a great job. All I need now for perfection is a higher quality cartridge to replace the one included.
Don't crawl, walk or run, but FLY to get this baby!!
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