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Audio-Technica AT-PL120 Direct-drive turntable with cartridge

Item # 057ATPL120

Looking for a turntable that can do justice to your cherished vinyl records? Audio-Technica's AT-PL120 is designed...

Looking for a turntable that can do justice to your cherished vinyl records? Audio-Technica's AT-PL120 is designed...

Item # 057ATPL120

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About the Audio-Technica AT-PL120

James Ralston
Looking for a turntable that can do justice to your cherished vinyl records? Audio-Technica's AT-PL120 is designed to please professional DJs and LP lovers alike. Its high-torque, direct drive motor provides solid, quartz-controlled playback for albums, 45s...even those old 78s (a rare feature for turntables in this price range!). A built-in, selectable phono preamp means you can connect the AT-PL120 directly to almost any audio system, or even hook it up to your PC's sound card for digitally archiving your vinyl collection (may require adapter, not included). Audio-Technica even includes their rugged, high-quality ATP-2 phono cartridge for great-sounding playback right out of the box.

Looking for a turntable that can do justice to your cherished vinyl records? Audio-Technica's AT-PL120 is designed to please professional DJs and LP lovers alike. Its high-torque, direct drive motor provides solid, quartz-controlled playback for albums, 45s...even those old 78s (a rare feature for turntables in this price range!). A built-in, selectable phono preamp means you can connect the AT-PL120 directly to almost any audio system, or even hook it up to your PC's sound card for digitally archiving your vinyl collection (may require adapter, not included). Audio-Technica even includes their rugged, high-quality ATP-2 phono cartridge for great-sounding playback right out of the box.

DJs will also appreciate the AT-PL120's impressive list of special playback options. Its pitch control feature can be set to two different ranges (±10% or ±20%), for easier beat-match mixing. Reverse play lets you create cool sonic effects. A remote input jack lets you start or stop playback from a compatible mixer or control unit, and the pop-up stylus target light makes it easier to see where you're dropping the needle in low-light settings like a dance club.

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Product highlights:

  • high-torque direct drive motor
  • built-in phono preamp with bypass switch
  • selectable quartz-controlled speed lock
  • playback at 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm (45 rpm adapter included)
  • pitch control with selectable range (±10% or ±20%)
  • forward or reverse play
  • manual operation
  • adjustable tracking force and anti-skating
  • includes ATP-2 phono cartridge (frequency response 15-22,000 Hz)
  • pop-up stylus target light
  • cast aluminum platter with slip mat
  • removable, hinged dust cover
  • remote input jack (1/4", 2-conductor) for use with compatible mixing/control equipment
  • minor assembly required
  • wow & flutter: less than 0.2%
  • 17-11/16"W x 6-5/16"H (16-3/8" with cover raised) x 14-3/8"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # ATPL120

What's in the box:

  • Direct-drive turntable
  • 1 Headshell/cartridge assembly
  • 1 Plastic dust cover
  • 1 Cast aluminum platter
  • 1 Slip mat
  • 2 Dust cover hinges
  • One 45-rpm adapter
  • 1 Counterweight
  • 6' AC power cord
  • Installation and Operation manual
  • Quick Start Guide

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Features & specs

Features
Color Not given
Operation Man
Speeds ---
Speed Control ---
Drive Type Direc
Pitch Control ---
Phono Preamp ---
USB Output ---
Bluetooth Built-In No
45 RPM Adapter ---
Audio Cable ---
Power Cable ---
Materials and Construction
Plinth ---
Platter ---
Tone Arm Shape Pivot
Tone Arm Material ---
Tone Arm Lift ---
Cartridge Info
Included Cartridge ---
Cartridge Type STD
Removable Headshell No
Tracking Weight ---
Frequency Response ---
Output Voltage ---
Load Impedance ---
Load Capacitance ---
Audio Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio 50
Wow and Flutter 0.2
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (Inches) 17.6875
Height (Inches) 6.251
Depth (Inches) 14.375
Weight ---
Turntable Parts Warranty 1 Year
Turntable Labor Warranty 1 Year
Cartridge Parts Warranty ---
Cartridge Labor Warranty ---

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Features

Direct Drive: Audio-Technica's AT-PL120 features a high-torque, direct drive motor. The motor allows both forward and reverse play.

33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM Compatible: The turntable will play at 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds. An adapter is included for playing 45 rpm records.

Anti-Skate Control: The anti-skate control applies a small inward force to the tone arm, counteracting the tendency of the tone arm to move outward due to forces created by the stylus in the record groove.

Counterweight: The supplied counterweight balances the tone arm and provides adjustment for proper downward tracking force on the stylus.

Adjustable Tone Arm Assembly Height: The tone arm assembly height adjustment allows for the tone arm to be positioned parallel to the record surface, when using extra-tall cartridge bodies, thick slip mats or thick records (i.e. old 78s).

Pitch Control: If desired, you can select a +/- 10% or +/- 20% pitch adjustment range by pressing the pitch button.

Speed Lock: If the quartz speed lock button is pressed, the internal quartz lock will hold the platter at precise rated speed regardless of the position of the pitch adjust slide control.

Strobe Dots: Strobe dots on the edge of the platter are illuminated by the red light coming from beneath the power dial. If the appropriate row of strobe dots appears to be stationary, the platter is moving at the precise rated speed. If the dots appear to be moving to the right, the platter is moving below rated speed; if they appear to be moving to the left, the platter is moving above rated speed.

Pop-up Stylus Target Light: The pop-up stylus target light makes it easier to see where you're dropping the needle in low-light settings like a dance club.

Setting the Pre-amp Selector Switch For increased flexibility, the AT-PL120 has an internal stereo phono pre-amplifier, which means you can connect the turntable directly to almost any audio system without the use of an adapter.

ATP-2 Cartridge Included: The AT-PL120 comes supplied with a high-quality Audio-Technica ATP-2 cartridge. The stylus should be replaced with a genuine Audio-Technica ATP-N2 stylus.

Inputs and Outputs

Back Panel:

  • Audio Output: left and right male RCA audio connectors on a 3' cable hardwired to the unit

  • Remote Start/Stop: remote input jack that lets you start or stop playback from a compatible mixer or control unit

  • Pitch Output: single female RCA jack that allows you to connect compatible equipment that supports the pitch data function. This signal can be used to synchronize the turntable pitch with certain mixers, CD players and other external devices.

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