Just bought one of these and used this video to set it up. This unit is actually nicer and more featured than some higher-end turntables I've seen. I'm quite pleased with it so far.
if it has a usb jack on it you should be able to plug it in as the turntable has it's own built in pre-amp. But I can't be 100% sure so you'd have to try it for yourself.@@AleDiEsse
You gave the invaluable information that I critically needed. At my former home my turntable was set on the “phono” setting in the back of the turntable. When I set it up in my new home, incorporating it with my new Sony stereo and 5.1 Dolby system, I was not getting hardly any volume. It was because I needed to set the turntable switch to “Line” setting, due to the RCA input I am now using on the back of the stereo. Now I have LPs playing at full volume. Thanks so much!!!
We were having trouble with some nasty feedback, trouble shooting everything we could. Then my wife (Jasm) just started looking through the comments. Ours was on "phono" as well. Just put it on "line" and presto we are dancing to the music. Thanks for your comment Joseph, it really did the trick. 👍👍👍👍👍
I am so glad that this video is teaching some real manuals operation like decades ago, instead of warning people that the cartridge is not edible or please do not put cd on this player etc like nowadays product manual
Hi there, I have to say this is one of the best turntables out there, what you didn't mention was pressing the 45 and 331/3 rpm buttons allows it to play records at 78rpm. This is well worth the money! It's just ashame it's fully manual, and doesn't have an auto return, when the record finishes.
@@the_hobbyist well, 78rpm records do have a much wider groove, and depending on how they have been cared for is reflected in sound reproduction. Some may sound really worn and hissy but, if you play the groove wall, you'll have a much clearer sound, ( I do this only when copying the record, but don't recommend for every day listening) even spraying the disc with water can improve sound reproduction. With later 78s' the groove is more compact but still require a larger needle ( the turn-over cartridge found on Danette's have a smaller needle for LP,(red) 16 & 33 1/3 rpm and a fatter one for standard play (green) 78 & 45rpm) ..Records made after 1973 tend to have smaller grooves and require a smaller needle (red) and with todays records the grooves are even smaller and much easier to damage, so a light weight Tone arm and stylus is preferred. In answer to your question, a 78 rpm record can damage your stylus, I tend to use a part worn stylus for this turntable, so I use a new one for vinyl and a part worn for 78s , unless you're 78s are mint condition (always mark the one you use for 78s) .. I've never experienced a stylus breaking through playing shellac but I wouldn't say it's not possible. As they rotate at twice the speed, a chip or deep scratch can 'chip' the tip of your stylus and therefore, will seriously damaged your vinyl. So, in conclusion, yes, it's possible 78s can break a stylus, and it's always best to use the right type of needle for all records but for shellac, it doesn't really matter. Tip, always hold a 78 with your middle finger under the spindle hole and the thumb on the edge of the disc. And hold around the edges of the record or use lint free gloves, because the oils from your skin can spoil the laquer finish and make the disc more brittle and encourage dirt and dust to settle in the grooves.
One MAJOR omission on this instructional video!!! I had a similar problem that MANY others have as well, where my Windows10 recognizes the USB turntable, but Audacity doesn't recognize it. You show the switch on the back that is either Phono or Line, but you don't fully explain this switch. If you are trying to record directly to a PC, the switch must be on Line for the system to work. My guess is that Phono is for going through a preamp and into a stereo. Otherwise, I enjoyed this video.
I just got my AT-LP120XUSB for Christmas...set it up with the help of this YT video then paired it with my Klipsch "The One II" Speaker!!! Sounds GREAT!!!
I just got mine yesterday... and set it up today.... it's my first turntable hooked up to my first receiver Yamaha RX-V6A....connected to Bowers and Wilkins 603.... sounds amazing.... again... it's my first system....and I can't tell if there is room for better or could be worse.... the fact that I like it....it's enough for me...especially for the money! Long story short....it sounds really nice!!
Audio-Technica IS Positively Thee Best Quality & Value on the Market for Decades ! I’m a 70 Year Old Audiophile Who Began Listening EARNESTLY in 1956 After I Caught Elvis on The Ed Sullivan Show When I was 4 Years Old on My Brother’s Record Player ALL the Time and Haven’t/Never Stopped Since ! I Learned PROPER Record Care from my Cousin the TRUEST Audiophile EVER in the 1960’s When Component Systems Were JUST Being Developed ! LUCKY Me I Lived in Cambridge, MA Just a Few Streets Away From the Advent Speaker Company AND Factory Where THEE Henry Kloss of BOTH Advent AND KLH Was at the Helm of Each Company ! I STILL Have My Original 1st Year Large Advent Speakers in Near MINT Condition Having ONLY to Re-Cone ONE Woofer Over ALL These Years and I Used to Listen to My Music 🎶♥️🎶VERY Loud With Again NEVER Any Problems With the Exception of the Aforementioned ONE TIME Re-Coning, TRUE ! Plus I ALWAYS Ensured EACH Component Always had ABUNDANT Ventilation and STABLE Placement on My Original TEAK System Stand with FOUR Adjustable Areas BELOW its Top With also NO Doors or BACK Making it COMPLETELY Open to Prevent ANY Heat Build-Up ! It’s also SUFFICIENTLY Large to PREVENT Any Vibrations from Effecting the Turntable; AND Because I Became Such a HUGE Music 🎶♥️🎶Lover at a VERY Young Age I Began REGULARLY Collecting Records (LPs and EPs) That Back Then You Could Purchase for $2.39 NEW and 99% of My Collection are Truly MINT !!! Oh, and While I Followed, Bought and Saw MOST Great Bands Through the Years (Except Disco, UGH !!!) I Consider Myself VERY Fortunate to Have Lived in Cambridge and Boston as HUGE in LOVING Music 🎶♥️🎶 as We are in Sports BUT Music is Primary for Me; Boasting Here, My Uncle Was THEE Cello Player for The Boston Pops When ARTHUR FIEDLER Was the Maestro ! ROCK ON BECAUSE ROCKING DOES KEEP YOU YOUNG AND FUN LOVING, Thank God ♥️‼️‼️‼️
i am doing it now. i found the arm balance but the number is already zero. so i leave it like that right? looks it has a good balance and is already on zero. so i did not move the number dial as it is zero already then i adjusted the whole thing at 2 and then 2 anti skating. do u think is it ok?
I just bought this device a few days ago, I'm 100% satisfied with it, I just have 2 questions: 1 why is it recommended that the dust cover should remain opened while playing a record? 2 what function does it have the hole located in the top left side or the arm?
Hi there! Leaving the dust cover open while playing prevents the buildup of low frequencies which can occur within it. This buildup can cause the turntable to resonate, creating feedback and distortion. Leaving the cover open also prevents skipping which can occur when the cover is lowered and raised during play. Thanks! - A-T USA
For the price, this turntable is damn good, reliable, and has plenty of upside. The AT-VM95E is outstanding for the price of replacement styli. If you expect the quality of a $1000+ set up, then go buy that instead... duh.
hello Audio-Technica USA, Interested in buying a record player for these joyful holidays. As I am browsing through the internet for a record player suggestion, this amazing helpful video popped up. Now I am more than excited to ask for this item as my Christmas present, Christmas. Thanks for the amazing video. - Joey
I don’t understand the instructions at 3:20. Doesn’t rotating the entire counterweight assembly until it’s at 2 completely negate when you rotated it to balance the arm? When I follow this step at 3:20, it seems to put my arm back out of balance. Is this supposed to be correct?
I own this turntable and love it ! Probably the only thing I don’t like , is that the arm doesn’t automatically return after the record finishes playing …. Other then that it’s awesome 👏
Having none of the mechanics inside a turntable for auto return and/or start, makes for a more quiet signal. All turntables need to be as quiet as possible so the cartridge does not pick up any added noise.
I can't seem to find any of this type with automatic return either, I'll buy in a blink of an eye if I find one. I would love to have it on this model. AT take notice ;-)
@Christian Boddum Hi, these are mostly used by DJ's. That's why it's fully manual. Because auto-return arm features would hinder the DJ's ability to swap records quickly.
I’ve just got this turntable. The sound is great. I like it. The only thing I can’t understand why in the end of a side there’s no automatic tonearm lifting. It was very easy to build. And as I remember every turntable in the past had this
Hi Oleg! Since this turntable is manual, it does not have the automatic tonearm lift. We do offer automatic turntables that have this capability. Thanks! - A-T USA
You are speaking to the choir:-) I love listening to music sometimes at night and it helps me sleep especially Beethoven's Piano Concerto's....won't be able to do this on my LP120..but it's amazing this feature is not available on this turntable. Wonder how much more it would have tacked the price up?
I bought this but it's. Working fine with line in output to my Amp but when I switched the phono output into my Amp phono input I only can hear one side of my speaker tower while the other speaker tower only can hear fuzzy noise why it is so?
Thank you for the great set up tutorial. I had everything right accept for tittle switch at the end of video. I had a bad hum canceling out the sound, then it was quiet after switching to the left and it works.
The point of balancing the tone arm is just to ensure that when you set your tracking force it is accurate. It isn't meant to stay in that perfectly balanced state forever - just consider the first step in properly setting tracking force.
Hello there Audio Technica, I just bought one of these yesterday from best buy (limited bronze edition), I'm new to turntables/vinyl, and I was wondering if the needle comes pre aligned? Some youtubers say I have to redo it, an answer would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance ☺️
Hi there! Yes, the cartridges are aligned for the turntable. The alignment process is not difficult to do and if you would like to confirm the alignment, you may find helpful information on doing so here: www.audio-technica.com/en-us/support/audio-solutions-question-of-the-week-how-do-i-align-my-audio-technica-phono-cartridge/ Thanks! - A-T USA
Hi there! The AT-LP120XUSB has an internal RIAA Phono preamp which allows you to connect the turntable to any LINE level input in a stereo receiver or directly to powered speakers. Thanks - A-T USA
@@russellleahy I ended up buying it, all you need is a set of powered speakers. If you buy a set of speakers that aren't powered (basically if the speakers won't plug into the wall) then you need to buy an amp to power the speakers, but the turntable has a built in PRE amp, so no amp is needed to power the turntable.
I have a question not covered here. You have to level it by adjusting the feet before anything else. It comes with the feet screwed all the way in making full contact but wondering if backing them all out a bit will help with stopping vibrations. ?
I followed the manual instructions and got a distorted sound. I watched this video and followed the instructions step by step. I found the problem - I hadn't switched to phono from line. once I switched over, the sound was perfect to my damaged hearing. Even better when I put my hearing aids in!
The Internetwanderer i see. i’m not very educated in the audio sector, so i’m glad i was able to learn this before i bought one of these and headphones lol
working. i just would like to be sure to have correctly done the set up and arm balance etc. now my old Gerrard a more than 30 years old semi automatic Gerrard is still functional but this is a present from my wife. Being an oold rock metal punk head (but appreciates all good music to reggae soul dark electro etc) but not that much of an audiophile. cannot really say if the sound with the new turntable or the bew cartdrige is so much better than before (also depends on the speakers I guess here too I use 2 old JVC from my wife when she was young but not that much money to spend and during Covid times even less) U just really want to be sure that I have found the arm balance in the correct way (as mentioned below when I found it the number dial was by chance already on zero so I did not turn it anymore) then I set 2 as you suggest and snti skating at 2. just to be sure that set up is good for the cartdrige and the vinyl so they last in time as it lasted (and still works my old super old semi autimatic Gerrard a friend gave to me). thanks for helping me out!
Also have this table and wanted to add/point out: i had to get a different headshell when i mounted my MC cartridge because the stock one wasnt long enough to allow proper overhang (a used Air-Tight PC-1). I needed about another 2mm. So just a heads up that some higher end MC cartridges might need this swap. Also, i ended up bypassing all the internal boards and installing better RCA jacks at the rear and wiring the tonearm wires direct. It made a huge improvement. Not a necessary mod for everyone but in my system it really opened things up. Wished there was adjustment for Azimuth and VTA but for the price, i guess we get what we get ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . Been enjoying it since.
I have owned the Auto Technica LP 120XUSB for two years now and if I had it to do over again, I would not have purchased it. The plastic cabinet conduct speaker sound, I have a 60 cycle hum which I suspect is from the turntable preamp which is grounded to my amplifier. I'm saving up for a replacement turntable to complement by Yamaha A3200 and Klipsch Fonte IV's.
Probably because records aren't meant to be played backwards. It can permanently damage the record and/or the stylus cantilever.
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I have just bought this turntable today, actually the grey colour. I will connect it to a DENON STEREO RECEIVER DRA-335-A and a pair of vintage old Pioneer loudspeakers that have a great sound. I still have to buy a good pair of cables to connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier and need a 5 m long cable for each channel. What kind of cable do you suggest me to buy?
plus this other set up states that weight should be the recommended 1.0 to 2.2 grams...........but here u say 2 and anti skating at 2. i ll try but gives give me a feed back on that. My main point is that I found a good balance when the counterweight was on zero already so I did not turn the number dial to zero anymore as it was already. and as you mentions here anti skating at 2. do you think is it theoretically ok? then i move to the practical part of trying it out bit i do not want to damage nor the cartridge nor the vinyl. cheers
I have a question. My turntable is level, I balanced the tonearm and set the tracking force to 2. When the anti skating is set to 0 my tonearm works fine. I can drop it into the grooves and the tonearm doesn't sway at all. When I move the anti skating to lets say 2 where it should be, the arm sways. At 0 it's fine. Should I just leave it a 0?
Hi there! Antiskate is outward pressure placed on the tone arm to offset the centripetal force of the stylus in the groove of a spinning LP, which will pull the tonearm inward. When the antiskate is properly set and the tone arm is hovering it will always return to the tone arm rest. That is normal behavior. Thanks! - A-T USA
Can someone help me? I am trying to balance the tone arm but it is either swinging too much up and down to get it to stay still to check if its balanced or its just always dropping down slightly and hitting the needle on the platter. How do i get it to balance? Also everyones videos seem to not have the tone arm swinging much side to side where mine does this constantly when trying to balance it. What am I doing wrong???
I'm considering upgrading the cartridge on this one to a VM540ML and I'm just wondering if there are things I need to consider, e.g. any potential issues with the tonearm height, or headshell, or if I can just go ahead and straight out swap out the cartridge?
Are there specific bluetooth speakers you recommend with this turntable? I just bought this turntable and a Marshall ACTON III bluetooth speaker for my son as a Christmas present. Overall I'm pretty happy with the sound, except the volume isn't as loud as I'd hoped it would be. It seems that I can get more volume out of that speaker playing songs on my phone as compared to the turntable. I called BestBuy and they suggested flipping the switch on the back of the turntable to 'phono,' which had the effect of muting the sound completely. Perhaps I'll just have to get him speakers with cables, but any suggestions to get more volume using bluetooth is appreciated. Thank you!
When levelling the turntable, is it best to level the plinth or the platter? When I try to level it, I get a different reading when the level tool is on the platter than when I place it on the plinth. Does AT have a specific technique that is recommended for the ATLP120XUSB?
Hi Leo! Yes, you can. Setting the preamp selector switch located on the rear of the turntable to the PHONO position bypasses the built in phono stage. Thanks! - A-T USA
What is the make and model of the device shown at 5:27 for the AUX in example? It looks like an FM/AM/internet radio, but I'm not sure why that would have an OSD out.
I'm thinking of buying this variant, but the price isn't listed on the website. My local retailer mentioned that it would only place an order if the official website (US version) indicated its availability.
@@AudioTechnicaUSA Hey, Thanks for the response. The website only shows the price for AT-LP120XBT-USB. Does that mean this is only available ? Also I can't find the "Add to cart" Tab
Just got this exact turntable. Set it up per instruction and used this video for reference. I also had a pro DJ friend help me set it up, level it properly, balance tonearm just right, etc. Everything works properly and sounds great. But after my DJ friend left, I noticed a smell of burning plastic coming from under the platter/plinth. I figured the smell is just because it's new. I've never owned a brand spanking new record player! But it's been a week and still smells like burning plastic when in use. It doesn't smell when not in use. It's not close to any sources of heat. I have it isolated on a table. Any idea, why it smells like burning plastic only when it is playing a record? I checked the balance of the tonearm and it is not too heavy nor too light. I smelled a record immediately after playing it to see if the smell was coming from the friction of the needle on the record. But I smelled nothing. Everything I play on it sounds amazing. I'm just concerned about the burning smell. I always close the lid of any record player I use to help isolate it and to keep dust off. Could it be because I close the dust cover/lid when in use?🤷🏾♂️ Please help?🙏🏽✌🏾
can you play the audio directly from yhe usb? I have a adio interface connected to my PC and have studio monitors connected to the interface. I would just like to connect it to my PC to play the audio. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME
What dj mixer would you recommend for this piece? I have a focusrite 2i2 and I'm fairly new to vinyl djing, so I'm trying to figure out how to get it all connected. thanks
I'm struggling trying to set this up, no matter who much I try it isn't working right, I think it's an issue with the counterweight no matter what it stays at the same angle and I have no idea what I am doing wrong.
Hi there! Here are some of the turntables we suggest for new vinyl users: www.audio-technica.com/en-us/turntables/best-for/new-to-vinyl. Thanks! - A-T USA
I have the lp120 I had to take it in to get a new stylus put on, when I went to pick it up from the repair shop the guy said when aligning the new stylus he said the anti skate does not work, I forgot to ask him if that is possible to fix. So I’m asking on here is it possible to repair the anti skate?
Hi there! Please follow the following steps: Set the tracking force once the tone arm is floating. When the tone arm is floating, you will then turn the calibrations dial only to zero, then you add the correct weight and anti-skid value. Thanks! - A-T USA
i have my turntable set up and using the usb port to listen on my iMac but i get no sound. I have the incoming set to Codec and the outgoing to the headphones. There must be something I am missing, but what?
Hi there! Yes, it will. The turntable has a preamplifier built into it. There is a selector switch on the back of the turntable for turning the preamp on or leaving it off. This allows the turntable to be used with devices that either do or do not have a set of dedicated phono jacks for the connection of a turntable. Thanks! - A-T USA
@@AudioTechnicaUSA one more question, I don’t have any ideas about turntables or vinyl player. But I’m planning to buy one and def audio technica. What can you recommend? The LP120 or LP60?
Just bought one of these and used this video to set it up. This unit is actually nicer and more featured than some higher-end turntables I've seen. I'm quite pleased with it so far.
Hi there! The recommended weight is up to 600 grams or 21 ounces. Thanks! - A-T USA
@@AudioTechnicaUSA la meilleur platine tres bon son . fiable j adore
@32discodave ah yes. A $300 system isn't good as a $2100 system. You're so smart 🤡
@32discodavematka wie żeś debil ?
@@Velocifaptor92they call it a “step-up” turntable for a reason. it’s better than entry level, but not as good as audiophile.
I've had this turntable for over a year now and it's awesome, I love everything about it. Don't think I'll ever replace it if I don't need to.
Me too!
I love mine...
Top turntable❤❤❤
hi matt Can I connect it directly to my marshall stanmore 3? or It need an ampli?
if it has a usb jack on it you should be able to plug it in as the turntable has it's own built in pre-amp. But I can't be 100% sure so you'd have to try it for yourself.@@AleDiEsse
You gave the invaluable information that I critically needed. At my former home my turntable was set on the “phono” setting in the back of the turntable. When I set it up in my new home, incorporating it with my new Sony stereo and 5.1 Dolby system, I was not getting hardly any volume. It was because I needed to set the turntable switch to “Line” setting, due to the RCA input I am now using on the back of the stereo. Now I have LPs playing at full volume. Thanks so much!!!
My God! I had literally the same issue!
We were having trouble with some nasty feedback, trouble shooting everything we could. Then my wife (Jasm) just started looking through the comments. Ours was on "phono" as well. Just put it on "line" and presto we are dancing to the music. Thanks for your comment Joseph, it really did the trick. 👍👍👍👍👍
I am so glad that this video is teaching some real manuals operation like decades ago, instead of warning people that the cartridge is not edible or please do not put cd on this player etc like nowadays product manual
I listen to soundtracks and music on this turntable and it performs excellent. Used this tutorial for a easy set up. Had it for 2 yrs.
Just ordered one today! My first turntable
You. Will love it love it man love it
@@franklinhowell3370 I love it man
Looking for an update, are you happy with it?
@@woohunter1 still love it. Working flawlessly.
@@MrMegatron85 thanks, mine should be here any day
Hi there, I have to say this is one of the best turntables out there, what you didn't mention was pressing the 45 and 331/3 rpm buttons allows it to play records at 78rpm. This is well worth the money! It's just ashame it's fully manual, and doesn't have an auto return, when the record finishes.
@@the_hobbyist well, 78rpm records do have a much wider groove, and depending on how they have been cared for is reflected in sound reproduction. Some may sound really worn and hissy but, if you play the groove wall, you'll have a much clearer sound, ( I do this only when copying the record, but don't recommend for every day listening) even spraying the disc with water can improve sound reproduction. With later 78s' the groove is more compact but still require a larger needle ( the turn-over cartridge found on Danette's have a smaller needle for LP,(red) 16 & 33 1/3 rpm and a fatter one for standard play (green) 78 & 45rpm) ..Records made after 1973 tend to have smaller grooves and require a smaller needle (red) and with todays records the grooves are even smaller and much easier to damage, so a light weight Tone arm and stylus is preferred. In answer to your question, a 78 rpm record can damage your stylus, I tend to use a part worn stylus for this turntable, so I use a new one for vinyl and a part worn for 78s , unless you're 78s are mint condition (always mark the one you use for 78s) .. I've never experienced a stylus breaking through playing shellac but I wouldn't say it's not possible. As they rotate at twice the speed, a chip or deep scratch can 'chip' the tip of your stylus and therefore, will seriously damaged your vinyl. So, in conclusion, yes, it's possible 78s can break a stylus, and it's always best to use the right type of needle for all records but for shellac, it doesn't really matter. Tip, always hold a 78 with your middle finger under the spindle hole and the thumb on the edge of the disc. And hold around the edges of the record or use lint free gloves, because the oils from your skin can spoil the laquer finish and make the disc more brittle and encourage dirt and dust to settle in the grooves.
One MAJOR omission on this instructional video!!! I had a similar problem that MANY others have as well, where my Windows10 recognizes the USB turntable, but Audacity doesn't recognize it. You show the switch on the back that is either Phono or Line, but you don't fully explain this switch. If you are trying to record directly to a PC, the switch must be on Line for the system to work. My guess is that Phono is for going through a preamp and into a stereo. Otherwise, I enjoyed this video.
Just upgraded to this turntable. I can instantly tell the difference
The set up was pretty easy
I just got my AT-LP120XUSB for Christmas...set it up with the help of this YT video then paired it with my Klipsch "The One II" Speaker!!! Sounds GREAT!!!
Bought mine and just set it up today using this video. Could not have been easier. Thank you!
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My first turntable and I think it's best choice!!! Amazing sound with Presonus Eris 4.5 + Sub8. Super easy setup. Audio-technica a Best brand!!!
Great video I get my 120 and a couple days!!! I will definitely be referring back to this video for setup!
I just got mine yesterday... and set it up today.... it's my first turntable hooked up to my first receiver Yamaha RX-V6A....connected to Bowers and Wilkins 603.... sounds amazing.... again... it's my first system....and I can't tell if there is room for better or could be worse.... the fact that I like it....it's enough for me...especially for the money! Long story short....it sounds really nice!!
where did you find your turntable seems to be out of stock ?
@@martiland7743 on amazon .... www.amazon.com/dp/B07N3S4X3P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@martiland7743 I just checked my wife's Amazon...and it's not giving an option to buy....but on my amazon....I can buy it for $299.99 .... weird!
@@martiland7743 Check Pc richardson online its like a bestbuy store they have them
I bought one and love it. It performs well and has a great look. Great deal for the money for sure!
Audio-Technica IS Positively Thee Best Quality & Value on the Market for Decades ! I’m a 70 Year Old Audiophile Who Began Listening EARNESTLY in 1956 After I Caught Elvis on The Ed Sullivan Show When I was 4 Years Old on My Brother’s Record Player ALL the Time and Haven’t/Never Stopped Since ! I Learned PROPER Record Care from my Cousin the TRUEST Audiophile EVER in the 1960’s When Component Systems Were JUST Being Developed ! LUCKY Me I Lived in Cambridge, MA Just a Few Streets Away From the Advent Speaker Company AND Factory Where THEE Henry Kloss of BOTH Advent AND KLH Was at the Helm of Each Company ! I STILL Have My Original 1st Year Large Advent Speakers in Near MINT Condition Having ONLY to Re-Cone ONE Woofer Over ALL These Years and I Used to Listen to My Music 🎶♥️🎶VERY Loud With Again NEVER Any Problems With the Exception of the Aforementioned ONE TIME Re-Coning, TRUE ! Plus I ALWAYS Ensured EACH Component Always had ABUNDANT Ventilation and STABLE Placement on My Original TEAK System Stand with FOUR Adjustable Areas BELOW its Top With also NO Doors or BACK Making it COMPLETELY Open to Prevent ANY Heat Build-Up ! It’s also SUFFICIENTLY Large to PREVENT Any Vibrations from Effecting the Turntable; AND Because I Became Such a HUGE Music 🎶♥️🎶Lover at a VERY Young Age I Began REGULARLY Collecting Records (LPs and EPs) That Back Then You Could Purchase for $2.39 NEW and 99% of My Collection are Truly MINT !!! Oh, and While I Followed, Bought and Saw MOST Great Bands Through the Years (Except Disco, UGH !!!) I Consider Myself VERY Fortunate to Have Lived in Cambridge and Boston as HUGE in LOVING Music 🎶♥️🎶 as We are in Sports BUT Music is Primary for Me; Boasting Here, My Uncle Was THEE Cello Player for The Boston Pops When ARTHUR FIEDLER Was the Maestro ! ROCK ON BECAUSE ROCKING DOES KEEP YOU YOUNG AND FUN LOVING, Thank God ♥️‼️‼️‼️
Best turntable for the price hands down.
tres bonne platine tres fiable j espere quelle sera aussi solide que ma platine hitachi de 40 an qualite prix il y a pas mieux
@@moniqueduchossois1958 agreed
I just got one for my birthday and I couldn't be happier with the quality. Also, I followed this video to set it up and it's easy as cake.
Very easy setup thank you,I can now play my old heavy metal Lp's !
I just ordered this a couple days ago. Should be getting it by Friday!
How are you liking it my dude
@@spicymeatpaul307 I've been loving it! It's such a good turntable. Been playing records like crazy.
This video is so relaxing
I owned this tt for al almost 3 years and and its perfect sounding direct drive machine .
I totally love it.
Fantastic turntable , thanks audio technica ✊🔥
tres bonne platine vinyle fiable et prix inbatable 220 euro
tres bonne platine bon son
Just set up mine. What a great turntable!!! Value for money.
i am doing it now. i found the arm balance but the number is already zero. so i leave it like that right? looks it has a good balance and is already on zero. so i did not move the number dial as it is zero already then i adjusted the whole thing at 2 and then 2 anti skating. do u think is it ok?
really a very very good service video. I'm imperessed.
I just bought this device a few days ago, I'm 100% satisfied with it, I just have 2 questions: 1 why is it recommended that the dust cover should remain opened while playing a record? 2 what function does it have the hole located in the top left side or the arm?
Hi there! Leaving the dust cover open while playing prevents the buildup of low frequencies which can occur within it. This buildup can cause the turntable to resonate, creating feedback and distortion. Leaving the cover open also prevents skipping which can occur when the cover is lowered and raised during play. Thanks! - A-T USA
I must say my new ATLP120 USB turntable is nice and I'm very happy with it.
I just want to say REALLY BIG THANK YOU for this video
What a video!!!! Helped me so much…
Just snaged one today 175 bucks of fun and it's perfect ! Woop
Great video Thank you @
For the price, this turntable is damn good, reliable, and has plenty of upside. The AT-VM95E is outstanding for the price of replacement styli. If you expect the quality of a $1000+ set up, then go buy that instead... duh.
Do you own one ?
Extremely helpful video and great record player, especially for the price
hello Audio-Technica USA,
Interested in buying a record player for these joyful holidays. As I am browsing through the internet for a record player suggestion, this amazing helpful video popped up. Now I am more than excited to ask for this item as my Christmas present, Christmas. Thanks for the amazing video. - Joey
That was easy! Thanks I had mine setup in about 10 minutes.
Me too, I loved it the first note. Old vinyl Slowhand is happy again.
I don’t understand the instructions at 3:20. Doesn’t rotating the entire counterweight assembly until it’s at 2 completely negate when you rotated it to balance the arm? When I follow this step at 3:20, it seems to put my arm back out of balance. Is this supposed to be correct?
I own this turntable and love it ! Probably the only thing I don’t like , is that the arm doesn’t automatically return after the record finishes playing …. Other then that it’s awesome 👏
Yeaa thats manual for u. I wish it went back too
Having none of the mechanics inside a turntable for auto return and/or start, makes for a more quiet signal. All turntables need to be as quiet as possible so the cartridge does not pick up any added noise.
I can't seem to find any of this type with automatic return either, I'll buy in a blink of an eye if I find one. I would love to have it on this model. AT take notice ;-)
My parents old ‘radiogram’ had a 4 record stacker and automatic return, also pumped out some sound.
@Christian Boddum Hi, these are mostly used by DJ's. That's why it's fully manual. Because auto-return arm features would hinder the DJ's ability to swap records quickly.
Easy, straight up turtorial, thanks
I’ve just got this turntable. The sound is great. I like it. The only thing I can’t understand why in the end of a side there’s no automatic tonearm lifting. It was very easy to build. And as I remember every turntable in the past had this
Hi Oleg! Since this turntable is manual, it does not have the automatic tonearm lift. We do offer automatic turntables that have this capability. Thanks! - A-T USA
Audio-Technica USA Thanks for the answer. I really enjoy my new turntable!
You are speaking to the choir:-) I love listening to music sometimes at night and it helps me sleep especially Beethoven's Piano Concerto's....won't be able to do this on my LP120..but it's amazing this feature is not available on this turntable. Wonder how much more it would have tacked the price up?
Great ..Turntable AT LP 120 USB ,lovely💕👍
I bought this but it's. Working fine with line in output to my Amp but when I switched the phono output into my Amp phono input I only can hear one side of my speaker tower while the other speaker tower only can hear fuzzy noise why it is so?
This is just what i needed!! Thank you so much
Thank you for the great set up tutorial. I had everything right accept for tittle switch at the end of video. I had a bad hum canceling out the sound, then it was quiet after switching to the left and it works.
absolutely brilliant video...thank you
Why, why on earth do you state to balance the whole turntable, AFTER relieving the tonearm? It should be done BEFORE :)
Thanks AT!
Great turntable at a great price!
❤❤❤🎵🎶🎵🎶
When adjusting the tracking force wouldn't it change the previous balance of the tone arm you did turning the knob the same way?
The point of balancing the tone arm is just to ensure that when you set your tracking force it is accurate. It isn't meant to stay in that perfectly balanced state forever - just consider the first step in properly setting tracking force.
Magnifique platine avec un très bon rapport qualité/Prix. Je suis très satisfait 🙂
tres bonne platine j aime et je ne suis pas audiophie
Hello there Audio Technica, I just bought one of these yesterday from best buy (limited bronze edition), I'm new to turntables/vinyl, and I was wondering if the needle comes pre aligned? Some youtubers say I have to redo it, an answer would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance ☺️
Hi there! Yes, the cartridges are aligned for the turntable. The alignment process is not difficult to do and if you would like to confirm the alignment, you may find helpful information on doing so here:
www.audio-technica.com/en-us/support/audio-solutions-question-of-the-week-how-do-i-align-my-audio-technica-phono-cartridge/
Thanks! - A-T USA
Very very nice procedure.
assembling Wonderful Turntable💕👍,
Im new to turntables, do I have to buy a amp for this? Or can I just hook up a pair of speakers and be good to go?
Hi there! The AT-LP120XUSB has an internal RIAA Phono preamp which allows you to connect the turntable to any LINE level input in a stereo receiver or directly to powered speakers. Thanks - A-T USA
You've gotta put an amp or receiver to it or powered speakers.
So what is it preamp or not
@@russellleahy I ended up buying it, all you need is a set of powered speakers. If you buy a set of speakers that aren't powered (basically if the speakers won't plug into the wall) then you need to buy an amp to power the speakers, but the turntable has a built in PRE amp, so no amp is needed to power the turntable.
14 years old, just bought this today! i am now very confused. lol
USB does not work at all on any usb input on my Dell 8900 xps. I have 6 usbs and none work to playback . Any thoughts?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
tres bonne platine bon son qualite prix formidable
Very good video! Thank you very much!
I own two technics 1200’s and just ordered one of these to replace one which needs repair work will see how this compares to the legendary 1200
I have a question not covered here. You have to level it by adjusting the feet before anything else. It comes with the feet screwed all the way in making full contact but wondering if backing them all out a bit will help with stopping vibrations. ?
Hi there! Yes, that is correct. Thanks! - A-T USA
Looks like a decent piece of equipment. The only thing I do not like is that the tonearm does not return back to rest after the record is over.
at a moment, just going to local store to purchase one! ☺
I followed the manual instructions and got a distorted sound. I watched this video and followed the instructions step by step. I found the problem - I hadn't switched to phono from line. once I switched over, the sound was perfect to my damaged hearing. Even better when I put my hearing aids in!
I want to know if you can use headphones with this? If so where would you plug them?
Hi Frank! The AT-LP120-USB is equipped with a USB output, thanks! - A-T USA
The Internetwanderer bro.... there’s headphones with usb inputs
The Internetwanderer idk, there’s still a lot of high quality professional headphones that use a usb input, i’m assuming that would work
The Internetwanderer i see. i’m not very educated in the audio sector, so i’m glad i was able to learn this before i bought one of these and headphones lol
working. i just would like to be sure to have correctly done the set up and arm balance etc. now my old Gerrard a more than 30 years old semi automatic Gerrard is still functional but this is a present from my wife. Being an oold rock metal punk head (but appreciates all good music to reggae soul dark electro etc) but not that much of an audiophile. cannot really say if the sound with the new turntable or the bew cartdrige is so much better than before (also depends on the speakers I guess here too I use 2 old JVC from my wife when she was young but not that much money to spend and during Covid times even less) U just really want to be sure that I have found the arm balance in the correct way (as mentioned below when I found it the number dial was by chance already on zero so I did not turn it anymore) then I set 2 as you suggest and snti skating at 2. just to be sure that set up is good for the cartdrige and the vinyl so they last in time as it lasted (and still works my old super old semi autimatic Gerrard a friend gave to me). thanks for helping me out!
Hi there! Please check out this video for reference: th-cam.com/video/2ZZsCg2dgks/w-d-xo.html Let us know if you have any other questions! - A-T USA
Also have this table and wanted to add/point out: i had to get a different headshell when i mounted my MC cartridge because the stock one wasnt long enough to allow proper overhang (a used Air-Tight PC-1). I needed about another 2mm. So just a heads up that some higher end MC cartridges might need this swap. Also, i ended up bypassing all the internal boards and installing better RCA jacks at the rear and wiring the tonearm wires direct. It made a huge improvement. Not a necessary mod for everyone but in my system it really opened things up. Wished there was adjustment for Azimuth and VTA but for the price, i guess we get what we get ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . Been enjoying it since.
I have owned the Auto Technica LP 120XUSB for two years now and if I had it to do over again, I would not have purchased it. The plastic cabinet conduct speaker sound, I have a 60 cycle hum which I suspect is from the turntable preamp which is grounded to my amplifier. I'm saving up for a replacement turntable to complement by Yamaha A3200 and Klipsch Fonte IV's.
Move your speakers away from the turntable.
Very helpful, thank you (Steve, UK)
Any reasoning behind removing the feature to play records backwards?
Hi there! The reverse playback option is on the AT-LP140XP and the AT-LP1240USBXP, thank you. - A-T USA
Probably because records aren't meant to be played backwards. It can permanently damage the record and/or the stylus cantilever.
I have just bought this turntable today, actually the grey colour. I will connect it to a DENON STEREO RECEIVER DRA-335-A and a pair of vintage old Pioneer loudspeakers that have a great sound. I still have to buy a good pair of cables to connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier and need a 5 m long cable for each channel. What kind of cable do you suggest me to buy?
Wheres the high adjustment??
We just got this device and is awesome. My only question is, is it possible to change the tonearm to auto cut off when the record finishes. Thank you
Hi there, Unfortunately, that is not possible. Thanks! - A-T USA
plus this other set up states that weight should be the recommended 1.0 to 2.2 grams...........but here u say 2 and anti skating at 2. i ll try but gives give me a feed back on that. My main point is that I found a good balance when the counterweight was on zero already so I did not turn the number dial to zero anymore as it was already. and as you mentions here anti skating at 2. do you think is it theoretically ok? then i move to the practical part of trying it out bit i do not want to damage nor the cartridge nor the vinyl. cheers
I hooked this up to a Panasonic stereo from 1996 and it sounds great
Just got one, nice
I have a question. My turntable is level, I balanced the tonearm and set
the tracking force to 2. When the anti skating is set to 0 my tonearm
works fine. I can drop it into the grooves and the tonearm doesn't sway
at all. When I move the anti skating to lets say 2 where it should be,
the arm sways. At 0 it's fine. Should I just leave it a 0?
Hi there! Antiskate is outward pressure placed on the tone arm to offset the centripetal force of the stylus in the groove of a spinning LP, which will pull the tonearm inward. When the antiskate is properly set and the tone arm is hovering it will always return to the tone arm rest. That is normal behavior. Thanks! - A-T USA
I think i will buy this turntable
Can I use this as a dj? Not a scratch dj just regular house music mixing
Super confused if I balance the arm and then do the tracking force isn't the arm thing to be unbalanced again?
It needs to be unbalanced but in the right way so you have a certain weight on the cartridge for it being able to track the grooves on your vinyl
@@dokusde7225 thank you!
@@imanscott8094 no prob!
Can someone help me? I am trying to balance the tone arm but it is either swinging too much up and down to get it to stay still to check if its balanced or its just always dropping down slightly and hitting the needle on the platter. How do i get it to balance? Also everyones videos seem to not have the tone arm swinging much side to side where mine does this constantly when trying to balance it. What am I doing wrong???
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
I hope we can now have the Black (BK) model in Canada!
Hi there, please contact consumer@audio-technica.ca for information, thanks! - A-T USA
I'm considering upgrading the cartridge on this one to a VM540ML and I'm just wondering if there are things I need to consider, e.g. any potential issues with the tonearm height, or headshell, or if I can just go ahead and straight out swap out the cartridge?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Are there specific bluetooth speakers you recommend with this turntable? I just bought this turntable and a Marshall ACTON III bluetooth speaker for my son as a Christmas present. Overall I'm pretty happy with the sound, except the volume isn't as loud as I'd hoped it would be. It seems that I can get more volume out of that speaker playing songs on my phone as compared to the turntable. I called BestBuy and they suggested flipping the switch on the back of the turntable to 'phono,' which had the effect of muting the sound completely. Perhaps I'll just have to get him speakers with cables, but any suggestions to get more volume using bluetooth is appreciated. Thank you!
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
When levelling the turntable, is it best to level the plinth or the platter? When I try to level it, I get a different reading when the level tool is on the platter than when I place it on the plinth. Does AT have a specific technique that is recommended for the ATLP120XUSB?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Level the plinth.
Hi
Great video thanks.
Can I bypass the internal phono stage to connect it with external one?
Thank you
Hi Leo! Yes, you can. Setting the preamp selector switch located on the rear of the turntable to the PHONO position bypasses the built in phono stage. Thanks! - A-T USA
Great video, thank you! When playing a mono record, do we need to install a mono stylus? Thank you!
Hi there! A stereo stylus should play the mono record although it may not sound exactly as it was intended when recorded. Thanks! - A-T USA
Hello
what is the recommended weight for a record weight?
If I'm using the built in preamp and my speakers don't have a screw for the ground wire, what should I do with it?
HI CAN I CONNECT IT DIRECTLY TO MY MARSHALL STANMORE 3 ? tks
I's the stylus pre-aligned? or is that something we'll need to do at home?
Hi Mildon, yes! It is pre-aligned. Thanks! - A-T USA
@@AudioTechnicaUSA thank you, mine should be arriving in a few days!
What is the make and model of the device shown at 5:27 for the AUX in example? It looks like an FM/AM/internet radio, but I'm not sure why that would have an OSD out.
I'm thinking of buying this variant, but the price isn't listed on the website. My local retailer mentioned that it would only place an order if the official website (US version) indicated its availability.
Hi Bigat! The black version of the AT-LP120XUSB is listed on our site for $349.00 (www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp120xusb). Thanks! - A-T USA
@@AudioTechnicaUSA Hey, Thanks for the response. The website only shows the price for AT-LP120XBT-USB. Does that mean this is only available ? Also I can't find the "Add to cart" Tab
Just got one myself AT 120xusb couple months ago.....loving it too! I have my tracking at 1.8, I read a few places, too light any sound difference?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Just got this exact turntable. Set it up per instruction and used this video for reference. I also had a pro DJ friend help me set it up, level it properly, balance tonearm just right, etc. Everything works properly and sounds great.
But after my DJ friend left, I noticed a smell of burning plastic coming from under the platter/plinth.
I figured the smell is just because it's new. I've never owned a brand spanking new record player! But it's been a week and still smells like burning plastic when in use. It doesn't smell when not in use. It's not close to any sources of heat. I have it isolated on a table.
Any idea, why it smells like burning plastic only when it is playing a record?
I checked the balance of the tonearm and it is not too heavy nor too light. I smelled a record immediately after playing it to see if the smell was coming from the friction of the needle on the record. But I smelled nothing. Everything I play on it sounds amazing. I'm just concerned about the burning smell. I always close the lid of any record player I use to help isolate it and to keep dust off.
Could it be because I close the dust cover/lid when in use?🤷🏾♂️ Please help?🙏🏽✌🏾
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Just picked up one of these bad bois for £150 steal my g
can you play the audio directly from yhe usb? I have a adio interface connected to my PC and have studio monitors connected to the interface.
I would just like to connect it to my PC to play the audio.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
What dj mixer would you recommend for this piece? I have a focusrite 2i2 and I'm fairly new to vinyl djing, so I'm trying to figure out how to get it all connected. thanks
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
do i keep the felt cover while a record is playing?
I'm struggling trying to set this up, no matter who much I try it isn't working right, I think it's an issue with the counterweight no matter what it stays at the same angle and I have no idea what I am doing wrong.
What is the skate and tracking force for the Audio-Technica AT-VMN95SP?
Hi Jan! It is 1.8 to 2.2, with 2 being the standard. Thanks! - A-T USA
is this a good player for someone’s first time owning one ?
Hi there! Here are some of the turntables we suggest for new vinyl users: www.audio-technica.com/en-us/turntables/best-for/new-to-vinyl. Thanks! - A-T USA
Yes
how i reset it ?, its because the ath don’t recognize my speaker when it was already pair but the thing is that i reset the speaker
I have the lp120 I had to take it in to get a new stylus put on, when I went to pick it up from the repair shop the guy said when aligning the new stylus he said the anti skate does not work, I forgot to ask him if that is possible to fix. So I’m asking on here is it possible to repair the anti skate?
Unless I'm missung something, doesn't setting the tracking force undo what you just did to balance the tone arm?
Hi there! Please follow the following steps: Set the tracking force once the tone arm is floating. When the tone arm is floating, you will then turn the calibrations dial only to zero, then you add the correct weight and anti-skid value. Thanks! - A-T USA
i have my turntable set up and using the usb port to listen on my iMac but i get no sound. I have the incoming set to Codec and the outgoing to the headphones. There must be something I am missing, but what?
Will it work without a preamplifier?
Yes, it has its own inside.
Hi there! Yes, it will. The turntable has a preamplifier built into it. There is a selector switch on the back of the turntable for turning the preamp on or leaving it off. This allows the turntable to be used with devices that either do or do not have a set of dedicated phono jacks for the connection of a turntable. Thanks! - A-T USA
@@zacarias9145 thanks! Appreciate it!
@@AudioTechnicaUSA one more question, I don’t have any ideas about turntables or vinyl player. But I’m planning to buy one and def audio technica. What can you recommend? The LP120 or LP60?