AUDIO-TECHNICA LP70xBT IS THE BEST VALUE TURNTABLE THIS YEAR!!!

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @eaches
    @eaches Місяць тому +19

    Excellent review. This unit sounds great for me.
    I was recently told by someone anything under $1000 is crap. I'm calling BS on that. Some have bills and kids to feed, so I'm calling for a moratorium on the term "beginner turntable". It feels derogatory. Let's go with "quality affordable".
    Note: not a comment on this review or Bob. Just me ranting. Bob is the man!

    • @Jeep_on_audio
      @Jeep_on_audio Місяць тому +1

      Let's keep calling a spade a spade. It's a nice beginner turntable. Nothing more, nothing less. And doesn't everyone start out as a beginner? Nothing derogatory about that.
      But any upgrade to this table will be a big improvement.
      And for this price you can get a U-turn too. American made and better sound guaranteed.

    • @daleboylen6427
      @daleboylen6427 Місяць тому

      Crap is probably a bit harsh. I'd put the starting price at say $3K if you want high end. I personally would never use a conical stylus, but I only sold turntables for 15 years. This will spin records. You'll get sound from it. I would bypass the built in phono pre, but I'm not you. I also wouldn't play valuable vinyl on this.
      I would buy the entry level Fluance over this. Fun fi fools: do not message me.

    • @stevesstuff1450
      @stevesstuff1450 Місяць тому

      @@daleboylen6427 : This AT won't do the slightest damage to your most Precious of records. Tracking at a shade over 2gms, it's absolutely fine:- those 1970s tracking weight wars are LONG gone; those companies advocating tracking at under 1gm are also gone! Everyone who's been into turntables for a while knows that tracking too light is as bad for the record, as tracking too heavily. Just track it at what the cartridge/stylus manufacturer recommends. And this LP70 appears to do just that; and past experiences with aT turntables, the arm geometry will be well set-up too, so no issues.
      It may be "entry level", but it ticks all the right boxes for record care during playback, and will probably sound pretty decent too; as quite a few reviewers are finding!

  • @VoicesofMusic
    @VoicesofMusic Місяць тому +3

    Excellent turntable for the price, super quiet motor, and automatic feature works perfect. Innovative cue.

  • @Luq-John-Bro
    @Luq-John-Bro 3 дні тому

    I just saw this turntable weeks ago..i got hook by it simplicity..amazing look and ofcourse...great price! And here u go delivering it reviews. Thank u for great review. Cheers💯...anyway subscribed done

  • @lauracarpenter363
    @lauracarpenter363 5 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the review. I was considering the LP6O-BT but this sounds like a better unit.
    Just want some of my youth best memories and this sounds like the one.

  • @cunawarit
    @cunawarit Місяць тому +2

    This is a really neat modern turntable! Bluetooth makes it perfect for people who want to play around with vinyl on the side and are out of inputs. I'm genuinely tempted to get this, thanks for sharing this, I could actually put it relatively far from my speakers still within bluetooth range.

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +1

      Totally agree! BTW I got about the standard 30 ft range with the BT

  • @AnnesleyPlaceDub70
    @AnnesleyPlaceDub70 5 днів тому +1

    Superb upload.
    Love from Dublin 🎶 🇮🇪

  • @DJBisGOD
    @DJBisGOD 4 дні тому +1

    Very good entry level turntable. Me and my partner bought one a little over a month ago, had no issues at all, and enjoying our vinyls. We got the AT-SP3X speakers to go with it, even though they are small speakers they do pack a good punch. Later on down the track I want to upgrade the stylus (thinking Orange possibly), and then maybe upgrade the speakers to some bigger ones down the track.

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  3 дні тому +1

      I'm so happy that the A-T is working out for you! Thanks for watching!

  • @phatdad9750
    @phatdad9750 Місяць тому +3

    ive been looking at this turn table for awhile now. thanks for the breakdown and not an unboxing. ill be picking this one up in few weeks

  • @sheenawalker1751
    @sheenawalker1751 Місяць тому +1

    I was looking to get into record playing about the time that they released this turn table. I was leaning towards the LP60. All the reviews I had seen said it was good. I wanted something automatic, and I didn’t want to fart around with arm balancing.
    The day I went to buy the LP60, I saw the LP 70. I bought it instead because i liked to look of it better😂. I also purchased the audio technica bookshelf speakers. I’m very happy with my set up! I have my speakers hard wired. I have some dedicated Bose quiet comfort headphones to hook up through Bluetooth for the times I want to listen and not disturb anyone.

  • @tomnilla9092
    @tomnilla9092 Місяць тому +7

    I have the non Bluetooth version I actually like it it's a very good turntable I don't think it's just for beginners

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +3

      @@tomnilla9092 Not trying to offend. It sounds good... just referring to the plastic construction, lack of traditional adjustments like counterweight and anti-skate etc. Thanks for watching!

    • @tomnilla9092
      @tomnilla9092 Місяць тому +2

      @@UnitedStatesofAnalog oh trust me I understand this actually sounds better than some of the high-end turntables

  • @dragon2knight
    @dragon2knight Місяць тому +2

    I got this one the week it was released, no regrets at all. I love the stylus upgradeability, there is a stylus for every occasion from elliptical to Microlinear. I started off wireless then got a proper receiver in and hard lined it, either way it sounds great. I do not see why anyone would want to spend more, you wont get much more if anything to be honest. Very good job Audio Technica, and great review good sir!

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +1

      @@dragon2knight Thanks, Dragon! Congrats on your new turntable!!!

  • @chrisnunya7171
    @chrisnunya7171 Місяць тому +2

    I have the 60 X-BT as a second table to my U-Turn Custom. If that was available when I bought the 60, I would have definitely bought that one instead! Great review! 🤘🏻

  • @MarcoEckhardt
    @MarcoEckhardt Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video and your honest review - newbie here!
    I had earlier been looking at the LP120XBT, but now this one caught my eye after seeing a lot of good reviews. Which one would you recommend for someone starting out? Budget range fits both the LP70 and the LP120.
    Cheers!

    • @TriAmpHiFi
      @TriAmpHiFi 22 дні тому

      To answer that question........................
      Starting out needs some definition such as 'to go where'? No one can know for sure where the end point will be but asking if upgrading is foreseeable beyond starting out, would be a reasonable question.
      If starting out is the beginning, what might the end look like? Answering that is necessary for choosing the correct steps getting there without expensive dead-ends & cliffs.
      Btw, studying is free. Not understanding the signal chain is expensive.
      Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

  • @TheFrugalAudiophile
    @TheFrugalAudiophile Місяць тому +10

    If the LP 70 would’ve been around when I purchased my RT 81 a couple of years ago, I probably would have chosen it instead. I am very happy with my RT 81, but I would like an automatic turntable. I am visually impaired and sometimes queueing up a record with a manual table can be a bit of a challenging. I have gotten used to it though and the RT 81 is a fantastic table!

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +2

      @@TheFrugalAudiophile I have Fluance RT81+ Elite in my collection!

    • @TheFrugalAudiophile
      @TheFrugalAudiophile Місяць тому +1

      @@UnitedStatesofAnalog very nice!

    • @Andersljungberg
      @Andersljungberg 3 дні тому

      Your RT 81 Maybe has a better cartridge and you can also upgrade it to a better one within certain limits. if you're going to buy an automatic record player, it should probably be in the same price range at least

    • @Andersljungberg
      @Andersljungberg 3 дні тому

      Built-in phono preamps usually do not have as good a sound quality as external ones
      unless we're talking about a very cheap phono preamp from, for example, China

    • @TheFrugalAudiophile
      @TheFrugalAudiophile День тому

      @@Andersljungberg You are right. However, it seems like a majority of the automatic turntables on the market are entry-level at this point. If you know of one that would be comparable to my RT81 I would love to know about it.

  • @averagedudesaudio
    @averagedudesaudio Місяць тому +1

    So sick of my wife telling me I look just like you! Love the vid!

  • @EddieJazzFan
    @EddieJazzFan Місяць тому +2

    This is good for people starting out in vinyl who may be turned off by the LP 60, which comes across as a bit too cheap. I might get one of these to use just to play older, worn 45s.

  • @nicolasgerez3062
    @nicolasgerez3062 16 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the video ! What would you advise in terms of speakers for beginners that don't have any setup (with that TT) ?

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  16 днів тому

      @@nicolasgerez3062 maybe Klipsch The Fives powered speakers if you have the budget. Klipsch has some cheaper powered speakers as well

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  16 днів тому

      You could bt to them or comnnect directly and use the hdmi for your tv sound

    • @nicolasgerez3062
      @nicolasgerez3062 15 днів тому

      Thanks, any special recommendations ? Like the AT-SP3X or anything else ?

  • @BryanRuby
    @BryanRuby Місяць тому +2

    I have this at home. I was a little disappointed with how much plastic is involved...especially the plinth (my Fluance RT82 with upgrades remain my primary). However, I found I really do like the "extra" features in the LP70xBT plus it sounds decent. I haven't had a fully automatic turntable since I was a kid...so it's fun to see that in a turntable again.

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +2

      @@BryanRuby I get it! I just like seeing a value table without the stock A-T 3600

  • @RamblingWolfman
    @RamblingWolfman Місяць тому

    Nice review! This is the second video I've seen on this turntable, and I have to admit I'm considering getting one.

    • @tomnilla9092
      @tomnilla9092 Місяць тому

      @@RamblingWolfman it's a very good turntable I just got the non-bluetooth version I have it hooked up to my receiver sounds amazing

  • @NikolasLegend7
    @NikolasLegend7 Місяць тому +1

    Epic review. 🤘 Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

  • @Andersljungberg
    @Andersljungberg 3 дні тому

    can of course depend on how good the built-in phono preamp is

  • @sgtgrash
    @sgtgrash Місяць тому +2

    New subscriber here from dear old blighty, lovin' the channel 👍
    In my view, AT has knocked it outta the park with this turntable. Great price, bangin' looks and decent SQ to boot. What's not to like?

  • @crazyprayingmantis5596
    @crazyprayingmantis5596 Місяць тому

    You should try to get your hands on some EPOS speakers.
    The best vocal presentation ive ever heard and hardly anyone reviews them or talks about them.
    They might be one of the best speakers on the planet imo.

  • @josecintron85
    @josecintron85 Місяць тому +2

    Great review. I've been looking for a g->vg turntable for my house office, looks like I will be getting the lp70x (no bt) and put the $50 towards a schiit phone preamp.

  • @janglyriff
    @janglyriff Місяць тому

    Outstanding review as always!!

  • @carjo512
    @carjo512 Місяць тому +1

    This a cool starter turntable or as you said a second player. did you hook up to any Bluetooth to see how it handle ? it might be ok for ripping vinyl on to a pc? What us up with hate on Sound Buger,? I do like the looks of Sound Burger i think it cute little player via Bluetooth and the cartridge that comes with the ATN3600LC. that I'm using right now cause I broke my Ortofon Concorde stylus cleaning around my turntable that's a Denon DP-dj751with a good phono stage amp. needed to be cost effective.

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому

      Hi! Thanks! I own 2 SoundBurgers (white & yellow) but I wish they came with VM95 instead of 3600) Thanks for watching!

  • @DeathByLego
    @DeathByLego 7 днів тому

    Got mine delivered and set up today, paired with the Edifier R1280Ts under Reddit’s direction.
    I noticed that after being played, the vinyls had a different look to them. Almost as if the groves weren’t there before.
    According to a quick google, the stylus could be damaging them and they said to swap the needle.
    If the “wear” I’m seeing is normal, should I still upgrade the stylus? I really only got into vinyl because I bought a few(10+) limited edition ones, I’d very much like to keep them in tiptop shape.

  • @Andersljungberg
    @Andersljungberg 3 дні тому

    Then someone would say it should go down deep into the groove because then there will be more details. and the, for example, the purpose of the black expensive cartridge from Ortofon. Just clean the discs

  • @tomnilla9092
    @tomnilla9092 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent turntable

  • @rcd4466
    @rcd4466 14 днів тому +1

    I tried one. Looks nice, but all the nylon gearing required to work the auto mechanism makes for a fair amount of noise while the platter is spinning during playback. If you are not so particular you may not notice. Good for beginners tho.

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  13 днів тому

      Good for newbies! Let's get them in the game!!!

    • @rcd4466
      @rcd4466 13 днів тому

      @ Absolutely. I just noticed the deficiencies because I’ve been around the scene for a good long time and own higher end stuff….in other words, I’m not a newbie.

  • @hjalmarfossi5728
    @hjalmarfossi5728 Місяць тому +1

    Definitely gonna be a fun one

  • @stuffsethmakes
    @stuffsethmakes Місяць тому +1

    look deeeep into that teleprompter bro 🤣 other than that, thanks for showing this unit. i've been looking for options as an entry level unit that i can get a lot of use out of without spending a ton of money👊🏻

  • @innocentzingolo8159
    @innocentzingolo8159 3 дні тому

    I need one

  • @vascoernesto78
    @vascoernesto78 Місяць тому +2

    That felt mat is a lot of static though, and usually comes off as you lift the record. So you may need to add a different mat, and a better preamp.

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому

      @@vascoernesto78 agreed! I made those suggestions in the video!

    • @vascoernesto78
      @vascoernesto78 Місяць тому

      ​@@UnitedStatesofAnalogthere's a new Audio Technica turntable coming up, LP8X. Looks slick, check it out

  • @brandonnorvell5369
    @brandonnorvell5369 25 днів тому

    Damn I really wish this thing was available when I bought my LP60 lol. I probably would have saved up a bit more and got this instead.

  • @BigKev33
    @BigKev33 27 днів тому

    So is the acrylic mat the same thickness as the supplied felt mat?

  • @OldGuyHifi
    @OldGuyHifi Місяць тому +1

    Good review my friend. Thx.

  • @Andersljungberg
    @Andersljungberg 3 дні тому

    A purist would probably want a record player that doesn't have Bluetooth or anything else that could create sound disturbances. or a built-in phono preamp that might also affect the sound even if it is switched off? then they probably also want maybe the opportunity to upgrade the cartridge

  • @jim010109
    @jim010109 Місяць тому +3

    I'll admit it would be for me, lol. I'm not going to throw the kids under the bus.

  • @BigKev33
    @BigKev33 28 днів тому

    I’ve been looking for a new record player and my shortlist is the AT lp70xbt, the AT lp50btrw and the fluance rt81+ would love to know between the 3 if you had to pick one which would it be?

  • @SQDLVR
    @SQDLVR Місяць тому +2

    What do you think about the Audio Technica LP3BTX

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +1

      @@SQDLVR I have not had the opportunity to go experience it yet. Have you heard it?

    • @SQDLVR
      @SQDLVR Місяць тому

      @@UnitedStatesofAnalog no but I'm considering it after all the issues I had with the Denon DP-300F (speed fluctuations). I love my Fluance RT81 though.

  • @Logan-e8c1v
    @Logan-e8c1v 9 днів тому

    Currently have a generic all in one turntable with an atn 3600L stylus and I’ve been into vinyl for two months I have a pretty decent collection right now but I’m wondering if I should upgrade to an lp70x or lp120 or not upgrade at all, anyone know what I should do?

  • @bobmoney6215
    @bobmoney6215 Місяць тому +3

    Nice review

  • @Andersljungberg
    @Andersljungberg 3 дні тому

    if it is a hard rocker or jazz lover, they may not want such a soft sound at all. I guess

  • @Thedarkdj4450
    @Thedarkdj4450 Місяць тому

    Will it pair with beats studio pro headphones?

  • @frankpetterson6546
    @frankpetterson6546 Місяць тому

    can you recomend a cheap riaa amp?

  • @glock36me
    @glock36me Місяць тому +1

    How can I get one of those hats?

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому

      @@glock36me Unfortunately it's a one off! I do make t-shirts: US only. square.site.usanalog

  • @AllboroLCD
    @AllboroLCD Місяць тому +2

    Just the thing ANY vinyl lover asks themselves when shopping for a turntable "does this thing have bluetooth in it?"

    • @Jeep_on_audio
      @Jeep_on_audio Місяць тому +2

      Yeah, let's pull this pure analog Signal through a lossy digital codec. That's what every vinyl lover wants 😒

    • @UnitedStatesofAnalog
      @UnitedStatesofAnalog  Місяць тому +2

      Yeah... I get it! It's the world we live in! I'm sure A-T did their market research. Thanks!

    • @pnichols6500
      @pnichols6500 Місяць тому

      If you're buying this turntable, you probably don't grasp the analog concept.

    • @AllboroLCD
      @AllboroLCD Місяць тому

      @@pnichols6500 Yet the demographic that dont get it is big enough to garner this product.

    • @sgtgrash
      @sgtgrash Місяць тому

      Then, save yourself 50 bucks and get the non-BT version. SORTED!!!

  • @flipshuman
    @flipshuman 28 днів тому

    I need to be an apprentice

  • @boatformypotplants
    @boatformypotplants Місяць тому +2

    Son of Schmilsson!

  • @stefanegger
    @stefanegger Місяць тому

    Finally haha I had to push you a little but it's okay. I initially was interested in it because it kinda looks like it would fit well to my harman/kardon HK 990 setup, same curves and 2-tone look, but I got a Denon DP 450 USB now that is (at least in theory) more expensive. I bought it used for a good price and repaired the tone arm lift mechanism and installed a Ortofon 2M Red. I like a cohesive (is that a word) look of my system but harman never made a 980/990 style turntable and the new JBL Spinner or TT350 also does not fit well. Another advantage is the strange dust cover an the Denon 400/450 because I dont have so much space for the lid to open, so I can remove the plastic and play a bit. I have to add its not in optimal position, kind of an after-thought to get this system a turntable, but why not. I have another Vintage System with Harman/Kardon PM 645 that has the full setup (EQ8, TD 292, TU 910, HD 500 and Harman adapt Bluetooth) but I use a Denon DP 300F and the internal harman/kardon Phono preamp (not the Denon one) so the switch on the front is lighting up to PHONO input and I dont have so much inputs, so it is all used. I have to say it is often overlooked. It has the same function (except bluetooth) but has Anto Skate, Counter Balance weight and you can exchange the cartridges on it. It has more features like most of those new entry-level ones and I am quite pleased with the performence, just the feet or platter should be dampened better, but you can't have it all. I chose this because it is one of the only few that is available in silver and I have to say it matches the color or the harman gear perfectly. So I stuck to Denon for now. I am kinda interested in the Cambridge Audio Alva ST, but not sure if I will go there, because the Edge M and NQ is expensive and does not wow me from the performence and reviews (which it should at that price point)... 100W into 8 Ohm, eh, my harman 825 and 870 combination that I restored also has this power and it sounds amazing. I dont think that the Cambridge will beat the Harman (only on optical/digital inputs of course but not in terms of power or sound).
    I think the HK 990 is maybe not the highest end thing but I like harman and it looks so cool and powerful. Still modern, I also have all the other gear like DVD 49, HD 3700, HD 990, TU 980, DMC 1000, BDT 30 etc. I have HK 330c and 495i and everything is harman so I don't want to ruin my vision. I still search a harman/kardon T60 manual turntable, but it is hard to find. Well, what should you do, I like the old stuff and the Denon fitted to my idea and my look I was going for. Don't blame me, I am honestly not sure why the Denon DP 300F is not talked more about, it is available used and new, it has much more features, cool classic silver or black modern color option, it smokes most of those new turntables in my opinion. The 450 semi/part automatic (no return) is also good to use, but the mechanism with belts wore out in 4 years for the last original owner, so I am not sure how it will be long-term if you are not a tinkerer (and it is hard to open). It works now and that's it.

  • @innocentzingolo8159
    @innocentzingolo8159 3 дні тому

    Help me to get one

  • @jeffkorenman2498
    @jeffkorenman2498 Місяць тому +1

    15K by Columbus Day!!

  • @mansolomd
    @mansolomd Місяць тому +1

    Please no BT.

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h Місяць тому +1

    Junk