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.
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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 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
editSince 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
Specifications
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Press Release - AUDIO-TECHNICA INTRODUCES ITS TOP-OF-THE-LINE AT-LP120-USB DIRECT-DRIVE PROFESSIONAL TURNTABLE SYSTEM". Audio-Technica.
- ^ "Setting Up The AT-LP120-USB Turntable". Audio-Technica. 15 January 2015.