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This is a two-piece vinyl system: the Audio-Technica AT-LP120X direct-drive turntable paired with Audioengine A5+ powered bookshelf speakers. The turntable runs a motor straight to the platter with no belt, so it holds speed well and needs little upkeep, and it ships with the AT-VM95E cartridge on an HS6 headshell, a better pickup than most turntables in its class include. The A5+ speakers are self-powered, so no receiver or amp is needed, and they add Bluetooth for streaming from a phone or laptop. It suits someone who wants a complete, low-fuss setup for a living room rather than a component-by-component build.
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Owners of the AT-LP120X praise its solid build, stable speed and easy setup, and the bundled VM95E cartridge is seen as a real step up. The A5+ speakers draw praise for loud, full sound from a small box and simple Bluetooth pairing. Complaints center on motor noise on the turntable and limited bass depth from the speakers.
This package pairs an Audio-Technica AT-LP120X direct-drive turntable with a pair of Audioengine A5+ bookshelf speakers. It includes the cables needed to play and listen to vinyl records.
The turntable's platter connects directly to the motor, so there is no belt. It is a high-torque design that needs little maintenance, and speeds are easy to switch. It comes with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge mounted on an HS6 headshell, and a dust cover is included.
The A5+ speakers are full-sized bookshelf speakers with 5" woofers and 150 W of power. They also have Bluetooth connectivity.
