Do I need an amplifier or receiver with this package?

No. The Edifier R1280DB speakers have a built-in amplifier, so the turntable connects directly to them.

Does the turntable play automatically?

Yes. Start-stop buttons cue the needle onto the record, and the motor stops when the record ends. You can also place the needle by hand.

Can I stream music from my phone?

Yes. The speakers support Bluetooth, so you can stream from a phone or tablet when you are not playing records.

What comes in the box?

The AT-LP60X turntable with its cartridge and dust cover, the pair of Edifier R1280DB speakers, and the cables needed to connect them.

Can I upgrade the cartridge later?

The AT-LP60X uses a fixed, integrated cartridge, so swapping to a different cartridge is not a simple upgrade.

Is this good for a small room?

Yes. The powered speakers are compact and need no receiver, which keeps the setup small for an apartment or bedroom.

Audio-Technica: AT-LP60X / Edifier R1280DB / Turntable Package

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 152 ratings.

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What reviewers say

5 / 5152 ratings

Owners rate the package highly and describe it as an easy first setup that works out of the box. They like the automatic operation and the speakers' Bluetooth input, and treat it as a budget starting point rather than a final system.

What people mention

Ease of usePraisedOwners say the automatic tonearm makes playing a record simple, even for people who have never owned a turntable.
SetupPraisedBuyers report the bundle connects and plays with little effort because the speakers need no separate amplifier.
Sound qualityMixedListeners call the sound good for a starter system but short of what separate components deliver.
BluetoothPraisedOwners like streaming from a phone through the speakers when they are not playing vinyl.
UpgradesCriticisedSome buyers note the cartridge and amplification leave little room to improve the system later.

About the Audio-Technica: AT-LP60X / Edifier R1280DB / Turntable Package

This package pairs an Audio-Technica AT-LP60X turntable with a pair of Edifier R1280DB powered speakers. It includes what is needed to play vinyl records. The turntable dust cover, cartridge and all necessary cables are included.

The turntable has start and stop buttons that automatically place the needle on the record. The needle can also be placed manually. The motor stops at the end of the record. The powered speakers have a built-in amp and plug directly into the turntable, so no separate amp is required.

The speakers also have Bluetooth for streaming when you're not playing vinyl. They have EQ controls and removable speaker grills. All purchases include the Edifier R1280DB 'S Model' version. It adds a subwoofer output, improved TI amplifiers, a sound specializer control for a wider soundstage effect and an improved remote control. The 'S Model' is not available for white speakers.

Turntable

Audio-Technica AT-LP60X

Speakers

Edifier R1280DB powered speakers with Bluetooth ('S Model')

Turntable controls

Start/stop buttons with automatic needle placement; manual placement also possible; motor stops at end of record

Speaker features

Built-in amp, Bluetooth, EQ controls, removable grills

'S Model' extras

Subwoofer output, improved TI amplifiers, sound specializer control, improved remote control

Connection

Powered speakers plug directly into the turntable; no amp required

Turntable size

14.7 x 3.84 x 14.17 in (373 x 97.5 x 360 mm), W x H x D

Optional upgrade

Bluetooth model AT-LP60xBT turntable, for wireless connection to both turntable and speakers

In the box

1 Audio-Technica AT-LP60X turntable (with dust cover, cartridge and cables), 2 Edifier R1280DB powered speakers, 1 Turntable Lab Switchmat record mat, 1 Turntable Lab carbon fiber brush, 1 folder with