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This update of the AT-LP120-USB turntable features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your records to digital audio files. But in addition to the USB output, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo, whether it has a dedicated phono input or not.

The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal 1/2"-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.

Features
* Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)
* Direct-drive, DC servo motor
* Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
* Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
* Professional-grade anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
* AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
* Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
* Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono- or line-level output
* Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
* Removable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
* Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration

Specifications
Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor: DC servo motor
Drive Method: Direct drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque: > 1.0 kgf.cm
Braking System: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: < 0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 50 dB
Output Level:
* Pre-amp "PHONO": 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
* Pre-amp "LINE": 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
USB Function:
* A/D, D/A 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
* Computer interface USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
Power Supply Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 2.75 W
Tonearm type: Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
Effective arm length: 230.5 mm
Overhang: 16 mm
Tracking error angle: Less than 3 degrees
Applicable cartridge weight: 3.5-8.5 g
Anti-skating range: 0-4 g
Dimensions: 452.0mm x 352.0mm x 141.6mm (17.80" x 13.86" x 5.57")
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs.), without dust cover
Accessories Included: AT-VM95E phono cartridge; AT-HS6 headshell; 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire; counterweight; felt mat; dust cover; 45 RPM adapter; plug-type stylus target light