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📌 LAB POINTS
upgraded + improved model of AT-LP120-USB, a Lab bestseller in sub-$400 price range
direct drive motor (platter connects directly to motor, high torque, no belt system)
pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge on AT-HS6 headshell; a quality listening cartridge which can be upgraded with any VM95 stylus
adjustable S-Shaped tonearm with improved anti-skate control
built-in phono preamp (switchable on-off)
plays 33 / 45 / 78 rpm with button speed control
damped base + die-cast aluminum platter for anti-resonance + noise reduction
all cables are removable
removable hinged dust cover included
USB output to connect to computer + digital recording (software included)
📗Free Lab Pack: Record Mat + Record Brush ($25 value) 🚚 Free Shipping to the Continental US ✅ Auto-Enrollment into our VIP program
also available in Ready-To-Play Packages
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120 Turntable has been the industry standard direct-drive turntable in the entry to mid-level price range for nearly a decade. The redesigned AT-LP120X (2019) offers several key improvements + refinements, all while lowering its price point considerably." - Turntable Lab
➕UPGRADE AVAILABLE
add (2) of our most popular upgrades for sound quality + performance
Audio-Technica AT-VMN95EN Stylus
Audio-Technica AT618 Disc Stabilizer
more info on this upgrade
🔑 KEY FEATURES
motor type: direct-drive
operation type: fully manual
phono preamp: yes
speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
tonearm shape: S-shaped
counterweight setting: yes
anti-skate setting: yes
anti-skate setting: yes
VTA / height adjustment: yes
detachable headshell: yes
body material: plastic
platter material: metal
wired inputs: RCA phono, RCA line
wireless inputs: n/a
outputs: USB Type-B
removable RCA:yes
dust cover: yes
dimensions: 17.8" (w) x 13.86" (l) x 5.5" (h) / 452.0 x 352.0 x 139.7mm
weight: 17.6 lb / 8 kg
📦 COMES WITH
felt record mat
pre-mounted cartridge
stylus light
RCA cable
45 adaptor
USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable
US$529 is ambitious against the local used market: that sits well above the 75th percentile of US$399 and far over the median US$340, so it needs something special to justify it. At that level, buyers should expect near-mint condition, strong accessory value, or a notably better package than the average used deck.
The LP120XUSB is a solid, well-known entry-level direct-drive table with easy setup, respectable speed stability, and built-in USB convenience that makes it appealing for both listening and digitizing. If this one is complete and genuinely clean, it can still be a practical buy—but at US$529 the real question is whether the extras and condition close the gap to new-stock pricing, because the core deck itself is normally a lot easier to find used for less.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1962 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica began as a phonograph cartridge specialist, launching the innovative AT-1 moving-magnet model with a diamond-tipped cantilever that revolutionized affordable high-fidelity playback. Starting with just three employees in a rented house and one million yen in capital, the company quickly expanded, supplying cartridges to Japanese audio manufacturers and relocating as demand surged. This heritage of precision engineering and democratic access to superior sound defines its enduring Japanese craftsmanship.
Audio-Technica has broadened far beyond cartridges into a comprehensive lineup of hi-fi essentials, excelling in headphones, professional microphones, turntables, and phonographic styli. While not heavily focused on amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, it produces elite receivers, wireless systems, and cables, alongside OEM transducers and sensors for pro audio. Its turntables and headphones span entry-level to audiophile grades, with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling models bridging consumer and studio needs.
Renowned for delivering exceptional value through durable, innovative design, Audio-Technica occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliability without extravagant pricing. It garners consistent awards for performance and builds trust via Olympic-grade microphones and global subsidiaries, appealing to discerning buyers seeking proven engineering over boutique exclusivity.
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