Many people inherit some LP's, are curious, perhaps want to play them to make a connection to the prior relative, No real analog preference, the AT120 is a terrific solution for them IMO.
Usually beginning with supplied elliptical cartridge, easy but not a good performer, changing the cartridge is the first thing I recommend, it has poor separation (only 20 db) and poor channel balance (2db).
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-vm95e
A better elliptical for amateurs (less critical setup), an advanced stylus shape for people with higher interest.
Here's an elliptical pre-mounted in a headshell, $160. much better channel separation 27db, slightly better channel balance 1.5db
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-magnet/vm520eb-h
advanced MicroLine stylus also pre-mounted
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-magnet/vm540ml-hf
Separate cartridges only for someone willing to acquire simple alignment tools and learn alignment skills.
And, if moving to an advanced stylus, LP cleaning skills become more important.
Usually beginning with supplied elliptical cartridge, easy but not a good performer, changing the cartridge is the first thing I recommend, it has poor separation (only 20 db) and poor channel balance (2db).
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-vm95e
A better elliptical for amateurs (less critical setup), an advanced stylus shape for people with higher interest.
Here's an elliptical pre-mounted in a headshell, $160. much better channel separation 27db, slightly better channel balance 1.5db
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-magnet/vm520eb-h
advanced MicroLine stylus also pre-mounted
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-magnet/vm540ml-hf
Separate cartridges only for someone willing to acquire simple alignment tools and learn alignment skills.
And, if moving to an advanced stylus, LP cleaning skills become more important.