Question 1

A few people said that for those of us who listen to Classical, the cartridge that is installed is rather S...Y. What do most of you think about this?

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FYI: Prior to 2013, this turntable shipped with a DJ cartridge/stylus rather than the AT95E it currently ships with.  The original cart DJ cart was certainly more susceptible to pickup some rumble as the motor is not as well isolated as some more expensive turntables and this could be an issue with classical records; for pop music the DJ cartridge was acceptable.  I don't own an AT95E cartridge but I have other AT current cartridges at a similar price point and they are very good with classical records.

Question 2

Hi I am very new to the whole turntable and vinyl records idea. I am doing a special something this year for Christmas for my father. He has 200+ vinyl records not used in 20+ years and I am looking for a turntable to fit our needs? It is my understanding that this turntable does not have built-in speakers and would ne…

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Hey Robert, you are correct, this turntable does not have internal speakers. This may seem like a hassle but typically internal speakers aren't very good. What this turntable does have is it's own built in pre-amp. A pre-amp is required to convert the sounds off the record, into any receiver. So since this turntable has a built in pre-amp, it allows you to hook it up directly to speakers, where you'd otherwise need to buy a preamp as well. I couldn't recommend this turntable more. It's the best for it's price range, and I've loved using my own. As far as storage, most record collectors use the Ikea Expedit. It comes in various sizes and the 2x2 and 2x4 models are great for keeping your turntable on top. However, ikea has stopped production on the expedit, though there is a replacement model called the Kallax which is supposedly the same this, just different material. I'd look into it. Hope these suggestions help!Cheers

Question 3

Can I plug the turntable into the red and white aux in jacks in the back of my Bose Wave radio? Do I need anything else?

Accepted Answer

The AT-LP120 has a built in pre amp so you can plug into the red and white rca aux. in jacks on the back of your Bose Wave. It is an excellent turntable but look at  the owners for instruction regarding the pre amp settings. It will have to be in the on position.

Question 4

Why does this turntable not have a ground connector for an external pre-amp?

Accepted Answer

The AT-LP120-USB has an isolated power supply, so no grounding wire is needed or necessary. The ground between the turntable and your receiver is carried through the outer ring of the RCA connector.

ASIN	B002S1CJ2Q
Additional Features	Additional features include forward and backward playback; a die-cast aluminium disc plate with non-slip mat and stop/start button
Brand	Audio-Technica
Built-In Media	Headshell/cartridge^AC line cord^dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable^dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable^45 RPM adapter^USB cable^recording software
Color	SILVER
Compatible Devices	Speaker, Personal Computer, Laptop, [potentially] Tablet, [potentially] MP3 Player
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,189)
Cycles	AC Motor
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Global Trade Identification Number	00042005159512
Item Dimensions L x W x H	13.88"L x 6"W x 17.75"H
Item Weight	10.7 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Audio Technica
Maximum Rotational Speed	78 RPM
Mfr Part Number	ATLP120 USB
Model Name	AT-LP120USB
Model Number	ATLP120 USB
Power Source	Corded Electric,Usb Cable
Signal Format	Analog
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	50 dB
Style Name	AT-LP120-USB Turntable
UPC	012307129537 042005159512
Voltage	115 Volts
Warranty Description	No Warranty

Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Silver (ATLP120 USB)

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