Does it work with a stereo that has no phono input?

Yes. The built-in phono preamp can be switched on, so it connects to a line input on a stereo or powered speakers. Switch it off if your amp has its own phono stage.

Can I play 78 RPM records?

Yes. It runs at 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM. The included AT-VM95E stylus is for 33 and 45 RPM records, so 78s need a suitable 78 RPM stylus.

How do I record records to a computer?

Connect the USB cable to a Mac or PC and record with Audacity or other software. The turntable sends audio over USB while the analog outputs stay usable.

What comes in the box?

The turntable, an AT-HS6 headshell with an AT-VM95E cartridge, a platter and mat, a counterweight, an RCA cable, a USB cable and a dust cover.

Is it good for DJ use?

It has the direct drive and quick start DJs like, but it is a home deck: no pitch fader with wide range and no reverse. It suits casual mixing more than club work.

Can I upgrade the cartridge?

Yes. The AT-HS6 headshell takes standard ½-inch mount cartridges, and tracking force and anti-skate adjust to match.

Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB Direct-Drive Turntable

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What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a strong all-round deck for the money, praising the direct drive, the included cartridge and the USB and Bluetooth options. Complaints center on manual operation and the plastic feel of some parts.

What people mention

Speed stabilityPraisedOwners say the direct-drive motor holds pitch steady and starts quickly.
CartridgePraisedThe bundled AT-VM95E is seen as a capable cartridge that saves an upgrade at the start.
USB recordingPraisedBuyers report simple setup for converting records to digital files on a computer.
BluetoothMixedConvenient for wireless speakers and headphones, but listeners say wired output sounds better.
BuildMixedThe plinth feels substantial, while some plastic parts draw complaints.
Manual operationCriticisedThere is no auto start or return, so users must cue and lift the arm themselves.

About the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB Direct-Drive Turntable

The AT-LP120XBT-USB is a fully manual, direct-drive turntable. It is modeled after the AT-LP120XUSB and adds Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the analog and USB outputs. It plays 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records.

It has a DC servo direct-drive motor, a die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat, and a damped base to reduce low-frequency feedback coloration. The balanced S-shaped tonearm has adjustable tracking force, adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, hydraulically damped lift control and a lockable rest. An AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus is mounted on an AT-HS6 universal ½"-mount headshell. The cartridge accepts any VM95 Series replacement stylus.

The turntable connects to a home stereo or powered speakers with the included RCA cable, using the built-in switchable phono preamp for phono- or line-level output. It connects to a computer by USB, where the free Audacity software for Mac and PC, or other software, can convert records to digital audio files. It also pairs by Bluetooth with wireless speakers, headphones and other devices, including those that support the Qualcomm aptX audio codec.

Type

3-speed, fully manual operation

Motor

DC servo motor

Drive method

Direct drive

Speeds

33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM

Platter

Die-cast aluminum, with felt mat

Pitch control

Selectable quartz-controlled pitch lock; pitch slider with +/-10% range