Audio Technica LP120 X Setup and Review
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Review of the Audio Technica LP120 X
In the video we show you whats in the box, how to setup your turntable and a short review.
The Audio Technica LP120 X really is an amazing bit of kit.
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I just picked up one of these, and I'm just overjoyed. It feels like I'm listening to my favorite albums for the first time
This! I just finished setting up a few minutes ago, and this thing sounds glorious!
Does it have speakers built in? Or do you have to buy speakers in order to listen ?
@@nathanmester4585 in case you haven’t found your answer, it needs a separate speaker. Depending on the model you get it can have Bluetooth and wired connections or just wired
I bought the LP120X in February of 2022 and I am pleased with the performance of it.
Just bought this turntable, this video really helped reassure me I picked a good one.
I bought this Audio Technica about a month ago and LOVE it! It just plays and sounds amazing! I highly recommend this table.
i have an older vintage turntable but i really love the look of this turntable
I purchased this, and I agree that it's 100% bang for your buck.
I bought the Audio Technica At-LP120 about 2 years ago now, I liked it so much that I bought its sister the audio technica At-LP140.
Just got this turntable I'm going to connect it to my old hi-fi, yep to play all my old metal Lp's
😋 How was is?
@@TechUnboxedWithDan fantastic, my kid's wondered what the black round things were for lol
Haha love it!! 😂😂
My first turntable was the ion airplay. Upgraded to the 120x 2 years ago. I absolutely love it. Great video on the turntable.
Great video and production quality! Could you possibly make a video on upgrades for the lp120x. I'm interested in what different mats would do (acrylic, cork, etc.) as well as the cartridge, preamp, and other factors. Also how would you say this compares when it comes to DJing vs the Technics?
Hey buddy! Thank you I really appreciate that! That sounds good I would enjoy doing that! I plan on doing another video on it once’s it’s been used for a few months and talk about any changes/upgrades made.. I will add this to some of the points I cover 👍🏼 being honest I’ve not done enough research on the DJing side of things, I do know the Technics turntable is built like a tank, so would trust it would outlive the audio technica if you was a mobile DJ
I’m a former long-time club deejay, and I bought two of this turntable’s bigger brothers, the AT-140XP. The only thing I regret is having said, in comments on another video, that I could not ride the pitch on these tables like I used to do back in the last century on my Tech 12s (doing a long mix without need to manually maintain speed). I need to correct that now, because it turns out the problem was just one of familiarity. As my memory has it, my old 1200 mk2s had slightly less torque, and apparently that affects the “feel” of the pitch adjustments. So it just took some getting used to. The AT-LP140XP is a superb turntable, about as good as my old Technics’ but perhaps - time will tell - not as durable. Although the build-quality is quite good, these don’t feel quite as top-of-the-line as did the Mk2s.
If you’re a serious deejay, I would definitely recommend spending the extra cash for the 140 over the AT-LP120X as your entry-level model. If you play your music loud, you’ll appreciate the dampened platter, and also the more deejay-friendly cartridge that comes with it. If you just want a simple setup for cueing and playing records continuously, radio-style, the 120s are fine. If you’re using them in any kind of club or large public area, definitely get some good-quality external preamps and use the phone-out jacks. The built-in preamps don’t handle heavy bass well, from what I understand.
The 120s are actually an excellent choice for new deejays in one respect: the torque of the direct-drive motor is rather weak, which will require you to develop a super-light touch if you mix or scratch. That light touch will serve you very well later on when you upgrade to higher-torque tables, and it’s worth noting that the Technics SL1200-Mk2s had lower torque than most of the superOEM tables available today.
@@robsemail very informative, thanks!
@@robsemail Great answer Robert!
@@robsemail I got the 140 XP to , much better and even better with a upgraded stylus
A great turntable. I’ve upgraded the stylus to the red one (£130 microline one) and it sounds fantastic. Although the stock green stylus is still great. A commenter on another video/Chanel berated me and another reviewer and claimed this turntable was ‘junk’ and that I should do my research. Believe all the numerous reviews about this turntable and ignore the occasional hi-fi snobs who are distrustful of anything at this price.
Great video! Thanks for the instructions. I will receive my Audio Technica lp120 usb today. 😊👍🏻
Thanks for this review and detailed unboxing. Just wondering what you think of the Pioneer PLX 500? The difference between the 2 and which one you'd recommend?
Thank you for your unboxing I've just purchased this based on your review
Hi Ian, you’re more than welcome! Enjoy 😉
I bought this turntable a week ago and so far I love it. I just watched your set up video and another video hoping to get some insight into the Quartz and Tempo Range settings since there wasn't a manual included. This is my first turntable in 45 years and I am loving getting back into vinyl again! Can you explain these functions? Thanks, Dave
Great video! I'll have to watch it again to set it up once I get my LP120X in about a fortnight.
I recently purchased this and yes, it's awesome. Only one question. If I were to upgrade the cartridge which do you recommend from Audio-Technica?
Is simply upgrade to the micro line stylus. The stock cartridge is excellent.
Hi, thank you for the video, the slipmat looks a bit crooked is it somehow affects the listening process?
I've owned one of these for a while now and have just ordered another for my main set up - great looking and sounding TTs. Just one thing in regards to your video - 03:21 you should always remove the stylus protector before balancing the tonearm, otherwise you'll get an inaccurate balance point.
Hey Mac t really is a great TT! Someone didn’t watch all my video 😳😋 I realised this after and cut back to advise 😉 forgot to remove 🙈
he literally says that right after, stop nitpicking
I just got a silver model. Not had one in some years. I need reminding of how to set up. Edit: One thing I didn't realise is modern decks no longer use the Phono input on an amp. I wondered why my sound was so distorted.
Just switch off the internal preamp and you're good to go, you can find it on the back panel, next to RCA output and USB.
This will be the one I pick up, soon. Thanks man!
Nice review mate. Very informative Just purchased this and it should arrive tomorrow.
Very straightforward, clear, uplifting
Everyone dresses them up to be the great alternative to the real thing. They know if they can appeal to the masses, not only will they get more views on the video, but they'll be getting a higher number of subscribers as well. It's the same thing VinylEyezz does on his videos. He knows warm fuzzies come from telling people audio technica is great because he knows that's what everyone wants to hear. AT turntables are a mistake. I'm telling people as fair warning. Don't be taken in like I was. I had to wake up from my mistakes.
I've read somewhere that particular turntable tends to skate A LOT. It'd be nice/helpful if you did/posted a quick test, just to be 100% sure.
You forgot one very important thing in regards to floating the tone arm. You did it with the stylus protector on which is about a gram in weight.
You skipped a bit… 😋 I went back and corrected my error 😉
Love this video! I have been using a rega 3 I bought years ago to digitize my 6000+ record collection. I have seriously been considering this model because of the ease of setup and cartridge replacement.
Do you think this turntable can handle my large collection. I have been using audacity to record and save in FLAC format.
I liked this review. Natural, to the ppint, and intimate. Hugs from Bangladesh. 🎉
I find the built in preamp gives weak bass / lacks oomph. Would an external preamp help? My speakers are very powerful powered Edifiers.
Any Idea on torque ?
Very helpful thanks dude!
Really nice looking turntable. ive been eying up the bluetooth version of this model which also seems popular. does the arm move across automatically when you start it up to play a record or do you move it onto the record manually?
Hey Dave! sorry I missed your comment, the arm on this model is manual 👌 did you end up getting the Bluetooth model?
@@TechUnboxedWithDan No problem, thanks so much for the response. not yet, ive been looking but it appears to be sold out most places, the bluetooth version anyway. ive been looking at the sony ps-lx310bt aswel but this one seems alot better so im trying to hold out to find one..
@@TechUnboxedWithDan just to follow up, i finally got one of these and its great, easier to set up than i thought and connecting to my soundbar via bluetooth was so quick and easy.
Wheay!! Ahh I’m glad you like it! Enjoy! 👌🏼
I have this turntable and really like it. I have it paired with a 90's technics stack and the sound is great. My question is: What does the tempo range button do? Obviously it changes from 8% to 16% but I haven't a clue what that means or what I should set it up as. Can you please help? Cheers.
Hey Mike, the buttons, apart from use as a gimmicky DJ tool, this option is useful for dedicated 78 users who know that 78rpm discs rarely run exactly at 78rpm. Different record labels cut their discs at different speeds. For example, British-made Columbias tended to be recorded at a speed between 78 and 81rpm, those made in America often played correctly at 76 or 77rpm :)
very helpful ! Many Thanks !
Any idea on mixing & torque 🤔
Can you swap out the cartridge for a different brand higher model
Hi! Do you have the dimensions of the box? Curious if it would fit in my large luggage when I buy one. Thanks!
Yo! Sorry I don’t have the box anymore 🙈 it was a big box tho lol
due to the fact i'd like to have this to play my 78's and playing my vinyl which is rough[keeping my default as the high end player], i have as default a Technics SL 1300 to play my good vinyl etc. The only problem is connecting to my existing amplifier... i suppose you could switch the back to LINE and connect to a output and the earth on the existing earth[ SL 1300]. from Greece
What receiver do you recommend
Is there any way to turn off that red light on the power dial?
Does this have bluetooth
Hello! i have bought this but the player only produces music from one side like it comes out from the left speaker only there's some music in the right but it's very low... i'm sure the problem isnt from the speakers because i've tried other speakers and it was the same so its 100% from the turntable. what do i do? is it maybe from the stylus?
can you rig this up to pc using usb and play music through pc as my speakers are tied in with pc
What does the quartz button do?
I’ve just got one of these but I’m having trouble with the weight it feels the needle is being weighed down can you help ?
The only con is that it does not stop at the end of the record. Audio Technica if you were to upgrade please make it a semi automatic [ie stops and lifts ,like the Dual 505]...
Thank you for the info Ive just ordered a pair.
Does the cartridge come pre-aligned?
You might want to do a vid on how to record and convert to MP3 as I didnt find this as plug and play as it should of been.
Definitely something I can do, did you try and use it with audacity? That works really well
got one of these. do you think it will sound louder with external phono preamp?
Potentially, I haven't found the need for this though to be honest. How are you using the turntable and what do you have it connected to?
Best sound it can achieve is to throw it off a ten story building.
@@TechUnboxedWithDan standard set up using supplied stylus. got it connected to my amp. sounds ok just quite a difference in volume of vinyl playback compared to volume from cd. just wondering if external preamp would be better than the inbuilt one. thanks
The phono preamp is good, but had to turn my Sony STR-550's amp up to 12 o'clock...got a Denon PMA-600NE because it is billed as "Best for Vinyl" and it improve the crap out of the sound...and it's at 10 o'clock...I would not think I would need an external preamp...but I ordered a Schitt Mani....
@@keithb6717melt !..
Great video dude. I'm looking to upgrade from my carry case player and looking to get this one. I'm a bit clueless when it comes to turntables. If I get this can I plug it into my Sony home theatre system. The Sony has red and white input. Hope that makes sense and I appreciate your help? :)
Hey Robbie, thanks buddy I really appreciate that! Re your question, Yes that should work fine, if your theatre system has the red and white phono input then you can connect it straight from the output on the turntable 👍🏼
@@TechUnboxedWithDan Thanks for the reply, I appreciate that. I wasn’t sure if I needed anything extra or just plug into theatre and go! Thanks again :)
@@TechUnboxedWithDan Hey just an update. I went and bought this turntable today. I’ve just finished setting it up and had my first couple of spins, and I’ve gotta say it sounds AMAZING!!!!! I’m so happy I picked this up. I actually can’t believe what a difference it’s made compared to my other turntable. I didn’t know vinyl could sound that good, now I feel like a fool haha! I plugged it into my Sony home theatre system and the sound is just insane... All 5 speakers and bass. I should have done this a long time ago haha! 🙌🙌🙌
@@hawleyhawley2007 Hey Robbie!! Thanks for getting back to me, I’m glad you are enjoying it! It really is great value for money, I don’t think there is any new turntables you can get straight out the box at this price that will sound better. Enjoy buddy! 👍🏼
Can this be played via usb on my small radio CD player that has usb connection
what is an arc for a turntable is there such thing??
Unlike the lp120 does the anti skate actually work?
Excellent! /I'm looking into that table myself. Close rival: U-turn
You said it supports 78 rpm but what about 75 if I put a vinyl that’s 75 will it be faster because the speed is 78?
Hi man thanks for this. I set up mine this afternoon. I have a question in case you or someone can give me a suggestion. I found the arm balance easily but the issue is that when i found that balance by chance or no idea how the corresponding number on the counterweight was already zero. So i just left it like that and turned the counterweight until no. 2 and adjusted the anti skate at 2 as suggested by an official set up video i found on you tube. Do you think that is ok? It seems working fine i just want to do the correct thing not to damage the cartridge or the vinyls. Thanks for your suggestion.
Hi Buddy, no problem. Once you have adjusted the counterweight so that the arm "floats" you then turn the front dial only to zero, making sure you don't turn the counterweight. you can then turn the counterweight so that the dial is then on 2 (this is if you are using the standard cartridge supplied) I hope this makes sense. Enjoy your new turntable :)
@@TechUnboxedWithDan hey thanks so much. Yes in general that is what i did.but as I tried to explain for some reasons when i found the balance the corresponding number on the counterweight was already zero! Therefore i did not move it i left it like that but only turned the counterweight at 2 and set anti skate at 2. Do you think is it ok? Cheers
@svoboda simon Yeah that sounds perfect!
@@TechUnboxedWithDan all right thanks. I ask cause in every video the guys after finding the balance arm floating etc then they turned the dial thing at zero.but in my case when i found that balance the thing was on zero already so i did not turn it or touch it anymore. If it sounds ok to you then good. Thanks man.
@@svobodasimon1185 yeah I know what you mean, was just a coincidence that when you balanced the arm it was already at zero, meaning all you needed to do was just turn the counterweight so that it was then set in 2. You will be good to go and safe to use. Enjoy 😉
Did you ever bother to add a pre-amp? I heard rumours it can make it sound even better than with the inbuilt one.
I would like to know this as well, I have an external Pre-amp and I want to use it on this TT does it make a difference in the sound?
@@lucillechilds9767 I went ahead and added a "Fosi Audio Box X2 Phono Preamp" from Amazon (decent price) and I can honestly say it made a HUGE difference. The sound from the LP120XUSB is way better now - richer, louder and way more "oomph". Highly recommend it. I just switched the TT from Line to Phone on the side.
@@gk_knight Thank you very much...I picked up a pre-amp from Fluance PA-10 I WAS GOING to get the Fluance TT but since they were out of stock I decided to go with 120xusb instead so glad I did.
how tf do you only have 685 subs? Amazing video.
Thanks man I really appreciate it, it’s been about a year since my last video but will be coming back soon 😉
Thx my man, blessings
Just one question, is it universal voltage?
Incoming support from me!!
Is the turntable plastic?
where can I buy in online in New Zealand?
What’s the torque like and pitch control
I just purchased this unit but the bronze limited edition, it looks fantastic even just sitting there. I upgraded the needle with the nude version and it’s even better than what it was out of the box.
Where did you get the bronze one?
@@ggomez0314 Best Buy Canada had then
Can you connect bluetooth speakers to turntable?
You can’t connect a Bluetooth speaker directly to the turntable, but if you was to purchase a Bluetooth receiver that has a phono input then that would work 👍🏼
Is it really useful to be scrath ?? Or not?
Can someone help me i set everything up right but when i play the viny it skips how can i get it to play?
im patiently waiting for them to come back in stock
Check Argos they are in stock at the moment. I just checked
looks abit like Chinese Daul sold in Lidl, but three time more expensive... might be wrong tho...
The SL-1200 isn't just a higher end turntable. It's the father to all SL-1200 imitation direct drive turntables. Especially considering the original 1979 mark II design is the same design that Technics stuck with over all these years. So I would preface that as the very reason for the very existence of all other imitation turntables made by audio technica, stanton, numark, reloop, gemini, etc. etc. They're all cheaply made hollowed out plastic turntables where manufacturers cut corners left and right. Save your money and go all the way, or don't do it at all. I had to learn from my mistakes. Buy it nice, or buy it twice.
Great video.
I just sold a 1210 £610 ..I've had it 19 years .... Great return.
No need for it anymore.
I have played in clubs and have a priceless selection of trance...I don't need a whishy washy high t.t especially for that genre of music....I've seen what a 1210 and we'll chosen record can do to a crowd....that experience of which NO high end t.t or mid range one will ever give me again.....why even try to compete..save some pennies at same time.
SO
convenience for me now? the odd listen with functions like this, it's a no brainer the BT version a good shout for even more convenience. Or add a Bluetooth Dac to the RCA on this..usb function may be handy as some records aren't available for download.
Top work I hope dad enjoys gift.
Hey Buddy! thanks for the detailed comment! I definitely feel that value for money if you are looking to get a new t.t this will be hard to beat. Adding a Bluetooth Dac would be a great shout! and yes Dad absolutely loves it! :D
£610!!!
That's more than I paid for each of my 1210 MkII's in *1994* (£400 each if I remember rightly) - and they're *STILL* going strong, with only the cartridges and dust covers (damn, those dust covers scratch easily!) being changed over the years.
Guys, is the case plastic?
Hi buddy, yes it is a plastic lid
does it need speakers
@@sjfkoejf fuck its already expensive
Umm, you need to be able to listen to it so yes you need speakers. 🤦♂️
@@Alex-hu4jh If this turntable is expensive to you, you're in the wrong hobby.
@@cjsvinyl what a classist comment lol. if they're asking if they need speakers, it's clearly a new hobby. they don't need to spend $300+ on top of the records for a hobby that is just starting out. an ATLP60 will do just fine as a starter.
@@allisxn It's always about classism rather than using common sense to inquire about a hobby that is unknown. I destroyed multiple albums that I had to repurchase because of the LP60, so no it is NOT a good turntable. A logical person would be grateful to those that go out of their way to spread the truth no matter how direct it is. Sorry that I _"broke the warm fuzzy vibe"_ but LP's are not CD's and there is far more physics going on than you could possibly know in this hobby. Don't get defensive with me just because your emotional response is clouding your judgment of what is really going through my head on my end. I've made my own mistakes in this hobby, but I had to wake up to the reality of it, and I'm all the more perturbed that I didn't have more people warning me of the facts. Ignorance is not bliss, and people have a right to know the truth.
Is the Doritos eating intro an inside joke, asking for a friend
haha no just randomness 😋
I need one but they are not in stock wtf looks amazing
Ahh no, if you are not in a rush personally I would wait... will be worth it
@@TechUnboxedWithDan these turntable are selling for 400 to 500 USD lucky you got one
@@DGAR-ph6or whoa!! that's gone up a lot! guess that's because of the low stock :(
@@TechUnboxedWithDan Chinese junk. $500 will buy a very nice used real turntable.
If you're purchasing from Amazon they sell quick especially since everyone is getting their stimulus and is on lockdown with covid-19. I managed to buy my first one weeks ago it's silver for $279. But they ran out of those. exactly 1 week later the black one came back in stock so i bought the black one. Overall don't get desperate and pay for the ones that sell for $400. Give it a few weeks and it'll be back in stock at $279.
I just got this and returned my LP 60x and my LP 60x sounds better, knocked my socks off, yet had skipping problems. This LP120x sounds like a distorted mess, but doesn't skip.
Ohh no how strange!? I’ve not found this I have a really clean sound, I’m assuming the cartridge isn’t damaged?
@@TechUnboxedWithDan I'm not sure. It looks fine when it's playing. I went and ordered the AT-VM95ML to see if it helps. If not, it's all being returned.
@@matthughesrocks ahh fingers crossed that sorts it 🤞🏼 Please let me know how you get on
@@TechUnboxedWithDan Is it possible that it (stylus?) just needs time to break in and find it's groove and sound? It seems to be sounding better the more I listen.
Why would u copy a vinyl to digital to just convert it to MP3?! Use a lossless format!
Some records you can't find digitally. The only reason I see to use it
Turn up the music louder... I can almost hear u over the music
Going to replace my old gemini 2200 with these beauties for the Reasonable price
Just got one for my bf. He’s gonna shit his pants!
These are all sold out at the moment
There more now over £300
be careful when you eat on the turntable, even worst if you have with you a bo'oh o wa'e
I prefer the 140xP , better than this , best to upgrade the stylus to
Hah! I love how you say "vinyls" - that'll trigger *a lot* of salty grandpas 😂
Nerd
@@austins.2495 😆
1200 is silver
Here, we would take the boxed tt and, unopened, throw it directly in the bin where it belongs.
Calm down Keith, go back to the nursing home where you belong
@@brody4145 'When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.' (Author unknown)
Thumbs down for the eating/packet crinkle alone
i turned it off before you stopped chewing.
I touched this turntable only once and i said i will never going to touch it again. The quality more than poor its like toy.
Truth!!!
Feeling this way about my lp60x and been wanting to upgrade to the 120 partially for that reason. Is it actually that bad?
@@-RMZB yes
@@staceyluv8971 good thing I read this comment. Got my debut carbon evo last week as an upgrade to the lp60.
Top end mid range? You're either on drugs or totally inexperienced.
Guess your not a fan, what turntable would you recommend that’s better than this and under £250
@@TechUnboxedWithDan there's so many. For example a Yamaha yp701. Was top of the line at time of manufacturing. One on eBay now for $145.
Pretty much any 70's and 80's Japanese if it's over 8 kilos in weight.
Used planar 1 or 2. Even a 60's elac is far superior. Tons of sixties gear, equipped with a New cartridge will slay it.
I bought a VPI plinth Denon dp75 with a Syrinx arm for $250 US a true giant killer. weighs 25 kilos. Far superior to a real Tecnics 1200 any day. (Technics have lame arms, really no comparison)
Literally any day there's a thousand better tables on ebay for $250 or less. Kick that up to $500-$750 and you can get a fantastic table.
Why would you even want Chinese junk built by slave labor? Be responsible. Recycle for the win!
@@keithb6717 used ebay prices don't really count, m8
@@hip360hop really? Please explain why factual information doesn't matter?
@@hip360hop I bought my vpi locally. Far better deals are available locally on Craigslist or facebook than prices on ebay. You'll pay more on ebay but still better deals than Chinese junk.
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