Audio-Technica AT-LP120

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Audio-Technica AT-LP120

Type| Direct-drive turntable
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[edit]

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

## 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]

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