Audio-Technica AT-LP120

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Audio-Technica AT-LP120
TypeDirect-drive turntable
Manufacturer Audio-Technica
Models madeAT-LP120-USB, AT-LP120BK-USB
Website Product website

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120, currently sold as the AT-LP120X, 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, [1] using a built-in preamplifier.

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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, Bluetooth capabilities, and comes with the company's updated VM95E cartridge. The original AT-LP120 model has since been discontinued. [2]

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:

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AT-LP120

Specifications

Type:3-Speed, fully manual operation
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

  1. ↑ "Setting Up The AT-LP120-USB Turntable". Audio-Technica. 15 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "AT-LP120-USB". www.audio-technica.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
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