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Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB (and its current counterpart, the AT-LP120XUSB) is a fully manual, high-torque direct-drive turntable favored for both home listening and digitizing record collections. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your records to digital audio files.counterweight for accurate tonearm tracking slip matremovable hinged dust coverpower cableThis unit fully tested has new needle and new dust cover shows very small sighns of wear
Hold on—there’s a critical mismatch in the listing you’re evaluating. The product described is an Audio-Technica LP120XUSB turntable, not headphones, and the GROUND TRUTH pricing you provided (median US$350 for 15 listings) applies to the turntable, not headphones. Since the asking price is US$355 for the turntable, it sits just above the median (US$350) but well below the 75th percentile (US$399), making it a fair, market-aligned price for a used unit in unknown condition.
The LP120XUSB is a well-regarded direct-drive turntable praised for its robust DC servo motor, adjustable pitch control, built-in phono preamp, and USB output for digital vinyl conversion. Its inclusion of the VM95e cartridge (retailing around US$70) adds immediate value, and the 78 RPM capability is a standout feature for vinyl collectors. At US$355, this is a solid buying opportunity—especially if it’s original-owner condition with accessories intact. Only probe for stylus wear or missing cables if the seller is vague, but at this price, it’s worth the risk.
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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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