Turntables


I am interested in buying a new Audio Technica LP120XUSB turntable - list price $349.00. Direct drive - manual.  I prefer an automatic but it seems the only automatic turntables they sell are belt drive.  Can anybody tell me if this is true, and why?  I am also open to recommendations other than the AT if we don't exceed the price range by too much.  Thank you

mr_breeze

There are aftermarket 'end of play auto lifts' that are excellent add-ons, IF you can fit one.

 

 

That model AT120 has no clearance between the edge of the platter and the tonearm base, so I do not think you can fit one.

Keep that in mind if you consider an alternate TT. Buy from a source you can return, because you may not like one, then get a different one. I tried the Q up, didn't like it, bought the more expensive Audio Technica, love it.

i.e. my JVC has a wide tapered rim, reduces the space to the Tonearm base. I can ONLY fit the AT one between my 12,5" arm (because it's base is much further away. Cannot fit one for either of my 9" arms.

you want the usb out feature?

IF not, then many vintage TT's were semi-automatic, many Direct Drive. Quartz Locked Direct Drive is best.

an example

 

 

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