Audio Technica at-Lp60 Turntable

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If you are on the search for a new affordable turntable, then two of the models that probably show up most often when you browse the internet are the AT-LP60 and the AT-LP120 from Audio-Technica. There is enough space between the instruments for the presentation to sound coherent, but not so much that they feel disconnected – and that equilibrium is by far a given at this price. If you want to do some scratching or practice to become a DJ, the LP120 is the one to choose. With DJ features like pitch control and a high-torque direct-drive motor the LP120 will work perfectly for both scratching and music listening.

Here it is in all its glory. On paper at least you do get a decent amount for your money. Fully automatic operation as standard, with a belt driven aluminium platter, inbuilt phono preamp and even a USB output, on this model at least. I’m pleasantly surprised by the AT-LP60. I’m often asked to recommend the cheapest model of turntable that won’t cause undue record damage, and have been curious to complete this test for some time. Based on the results of the test I can conclude that the AT-LP60 will not cause record damage, at least not any more damage than would be expected of a similar turntable. It is certainly a huge cut above the likes of Crosley, GPO, Ion and the many other suitcase-style and portable turntables on the market, most of which will do more harm than good. We think you'll agree our 6 Year Guarantee offers fantastic value. What's more, if you don't use it Setting up the Audio-Technica LP60BT is almost as simple as it gets. Having placed the platter on the spindle, you reach through one of the holes in the platter to hook the drive belt around the motor pulley, place the mat on the platter, and then you’re ready to connect the turntable to your sound system. While being a nicely deigned affordable turntable, the LP60 just can’t catch up with the wow factor of its bigger brother. And frankly, not many turntables can. 2. Ease of UseThe AT-LP60-BT is equipped with a transparent cover to protect your equipment from dust. The cover can be removed at any time. Two Colour Options Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with RCA output cables to connect to audio systems and powered speakers The LP120 has a reverse play feature while the LP60 has not. So if reverse play is important to you, choose the LP120. 12. Sound The Audio Technica offers a more understated aesthetic to the brightly hued Lenco or suitcase-style Crosley. Of course, the AT-LP60XBT can also be operated just like a regular turntable with a traditional wired connection. Either way – wired or wireless – you get outstanding audio with the ease of automatic operation controlled by front-panel start, stop and tonearm lift buttons.

The LP120, on the other hand, is a fully manually operated turntable. Here you will need to manually move the tonearm and position the needle above the song you want to play and then manually lower the tonearm. When the last song ends the needed will continue spinning in the inner grooves until you manually lift and return the tonearm. As before, I repeated the side 50 times and took a sample after every 10 plays using my Technics, just to keep the numbers consistent with the first test. The AT-LP60 was connected to a MacBook Pro using its built-in USB interface and thus also its built-in phono stage. Recordings were taken with Logic Pro x with levels set to avoid clipping but to not be so low as to induce unnecessary noise into the signal when boosted. I did note that the noise of the AT-LP60’s built-in phono stage and analogue to digital converter was equivalent, if not slightly louder, than the surface noise coming from the record itself. The Results Share Your Thoughts Cancel reply 2 thoughts on “ Will An Audio-Technica AT-LP60 / AT-LP60X Turntable Damage Your Records?”the LP-60x's new 3.25mm stereo output; the phono/line switch turns on the built-in phono preamp (left), the included audio cable that connects turntable to your audio ouput (right) It's not that the turntable is defective. It's that, with no screens, it's hard to get both systems in the right mode at the right time. Our best results occurred after already having the speaker in pairing mode when holding the pairing button down on the turntable. The turntable's Bluetooth button will start flashing various colors. You need to get past the three purple blinks to a single purple blink, then lift your finger and the button will flash red and blue, then blink openly blue once it's found the speaker you've put in pairing mode, and finally shine solid blue when it's successfully paired. Mind you, I followed this exact routine with the same speakers multiple times with several failed attempts, but eventually I got there, and once you're paired, this annoyance can basically be forgotten about. Audio-Technica claims that any speaker that supports the SBC codec and A2DP profile should have no issues pairing with the AT-LP60-BT. Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable Other similarities between the two are that they both have built-in phono preamps which makes it straight forward to connect them to any receiver or active speakers. And your records will be totally safe because none of these turntables have reputation for destroying records. As some inexpensive record players, in general, have been accused of. Connects wirelessly to devices with Bluetooth® wireless technology (powered speakers, headphones, stereo receivers), or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable