Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB Direct Drive Turntable User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Audio-Technica
Table of Contents
AT-LP120XBT-USB
Direct-Drive Turntable (Analog, Wireless & USB)
Brief Overview
This fully manual turntable is modeled after the AT-LP120XUSB, but adds the convenience of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity to the existing analog and USB outputs.
Featuring a specially designed DC servo direct-drive motor and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, the AT-LP120XBT-USB plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and outputs the high-fidelity audio to the device of your choice. Use the included RCA output cable along with the built-in selectable phono preamp to connect to your home stereo or powered speakers. Use the USB cable to connect to your computer and then download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software, or software of your choice, to start converting your records to digital audio files. Or use the Bluetooth wireless technology to pair the turntable with wireless speakers, headphones or other devices, including those that support the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio codec.
The turntable also features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½”- mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet™ phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E. The cartridge comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.
Additional professional features include a die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-10% adjustment range; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.
Feature Bullets
- High-fidelity audio with Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Direct-drive, DC servo motor
- Fully manual operation
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
- Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
- AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet™ phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
- AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
- Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
- Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable, or to computers via included USB cable
- Compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio codec
- Built-in switchable phono preamplifier for phono- or line-level output
- Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
- Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
- Removable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
- Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
- AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
- Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC- compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)
- Includes: USB cable, detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover
Specifications
Turntable
Type| 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor| DC servo motor
Drive Method| Direct drive
Speeds| 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter| Die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque| >1.0 kgf.cm
Braking System| Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter| <0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio| >50 dB
Output Level| Pre-amp “PHONO”: 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp “LINE”: 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain| 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
USB Function| A/D, D/A – 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable
Computer interface – USB 2.0 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or
above
Power Supply Requirements| 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Max
Power Consumption| 2.75 W
Dimensions| 452.0 mm (17.80″) W x 352.0 mm (13.86″) D x 141.6 mm (5.57″) H
Weight| 8 kg (17.6 lbs.), without dust cover
Accessories Included| • AT-VM95E phono cartridge0
• AT-HS6 headshell
• 1.9 m (6.2′) USB cable
• Dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire
• Counterweight
• Felt mat
• Dust cover
• 45 RPM adapter
• Plug-type stylus target light
Replacement Cartridge| AT-VMN95E
Tonearm
Type| Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
Effective Length| 230.5 mm
Overhang| 16 mm
Tracking Error Angle| Less than 3°
Anti-Skating Range| 0 – 4 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight| 3.5 – 8.5 g
Communication
Communication System| Bluetooth Version 5.0
Maximum Communication Range| Line of sight – approx. 10 m (33′)
Compatible Bluetooth Profile| A2DP
Support Codec| SBC, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio, Qualcomm® aptX™ audio,
For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
References
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