Description
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Fully Manual Direct-Drive USB Turntable, Silver | AT-LP120XUSB-SV
A three-speed manual direct-drive deck with USB output, quartz pitch control and switchable phono stage.
AT-LP120XUSB in silver uses a fully manual direct-drive motor and supports 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM playback. Its S-shaped tonearm is paired with an AT-HS6 headshell and AT-VM95E cartridge.
USB output provides a route for computer recording, while the switchable built-in phono preamp supports conventional analogue systems. Quartz pitch control, strobe indication and a removable target light add practical manual-playback controls.
Ideal For
Vinyl Listening
Built around direct for record playback.
Hi-Fi Systems
Designed to connect to compatible amplifiers, powered speakers or phono equipment according to its verified output configuration.
Hands-On Playback
A playback workflow matched to this model’s verified manual or automatic operating system.
Key Features
Drive System
A direct-drive motor handles platter rotation.
Speeds
Three-speed playback includes 78 RPM records.
USB Output
USB output supports connection to a computer for record digitisation.
Cartridge
The AT-VM95E cartridge is mounted on an AT-HS6 headshell.
Pitch Control
Quartz-controlled pitch adjustment and a strobe reference support speed work.
Phono Stage
The built-in phono preamp can feed compatible phono or line-level inputs.
Manual Speed Control
Quartz pitch adjustment and the strobe reference provide direct visual and tactile control over platter speed.
USB Record Capture
The USB connection provides an easy hardware route from vinyl to a compatible computer for digital recording.
How It Compares
Compared with AT-LP120XBT-USB, this model keeps USB and the core direct-drive controls but does not add Bluetooth wireless output.
The Verdict
Strengths
- 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM playback
- USB output for computer capture
- Quartz pitch control with strobe
Considerations
- Fully manual operation
- No Bluetooth wireless output
