Take control of your vinyl experience with the Audio-Technica AT-LPW30BK Manual Turntable Blackfrom Audio-Technica. The straight aluminum tonearm can be fully adjusted and customized to ensure that your 33 1/3 & 45 rpm records sound their best. Adjustment includes counterweight, tracking force, and anti-skate to maximize audio fidelity, and while the tonearm comes equipped with its own cartridge & stylus, you can swap them out if needed. Everything rests on a sleek MDF plinth covered in a stylish black wood veneer, and is powered by a belt drive motor. Thanks to a selectable phono preamp, you can output your music to a receiver or directly to a pair of active speakers.

Plays 33 1/3 & 45 rpm Records    Two-Speed Belt Drive Motor    Built-In Selectable Phono Preamp    Straight Aluminum Manual Tonearm    Anti-Resonance MDF Plinth    Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge & Stylus    Cartridge Can Use Any VM95 Series Stylus    Tracking Force & Anti-Skate Adjustment    Hydraulically Damped Lift & Locking Rest    Rubber Mat & Removable Hinged Dust Cover

The tonearm comes equipped with an AT-HS4 universal 1/2"-mount headshell, AT-VM95C dual moving magnet cartridge, and diamond-tipped 0.6 mil conical stylus. This default setup is capable of dynamic and clear audio from either 33 1/3 or 45 rpm records. If you'd like a different setup, you can always swap out the stylus or cartridge. The included cartridge supports any optional VM95 series stylus.

With an integrated phono preamp, you can connect this turntable directly to a pair of active speakers or other audio component via the included RCA audio cable. The preamp is switchable between phone and line, so you can use the built-in preamp or the one in your existing receiver.

Without being mounted directly under the platter, as with direct drive motors, the two-speed belt drive of the AT-LPW30 helps to reduce vibration from being picked up by the stylus. To help ensure record speed is accurately maintained, the motor is equipped with a speed sensor.

• Anti-resonance plinth helps eliminate low frequency feedback
• Hydraulically damped tonearm control lift with a lockable rest
• Rubber mat
• Removable hinged dust cover

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this "Updated" model LP120X differ from the previous model LP120?

A: According to Audio-Technica: "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."

Q: 2. Can I use the Audio-Technica VM540ML cartridge with this turntable?

A: Yes, the Audio-Technica Consumer AT-LP120XUSB Stereo Turntable with USB is compatible with the Audio Technica VM450ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge.

Q: 3. No mention (anywhere) of the cartridge/needle. Not even sure those are included. B&H, c'mon!!!!

A: The cartridge and stylus are included: "Integral Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus" Headshell and cartridge: The cartridge (AT3600L) is attached to the headshell

Q: 4. Do I need to buy a needle?

A: No, this turntable comes with the AT-HS6 headshell and AT-VM95E cartridge, so you will be ready to go. Replacement stylus are readily available.

Q: 5. What speakers will work with this turntable, and do I need to buy additional cords to connect them?

A: You can use any powered speakers with the AT-LP60X. A few examples of compact solutions we offer are the Kanto YU2, the Edifier R1280T, the PreSonus Eris E3.5, as well as the Mackie CR3-X. Each of these speaker models include RCA cable that can be used directly with your AT-LP60X turntable.

Q: 6. Are cables/ wires inc to hook up to speakers included?

A: The included stereo RCA output cables will connect to many active/self-amplified speakers with RCA inputs or a 1/8" stereo mini input with the appropriate "Y adapter"

Q: 7. Is there a 45 rpm adapter?

A: Yes. This comes with a 45 adapter.

Q: 8. What stylus or cartridge is an easy inexpensive immediate upgrade?

A: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1395896-REG/ortofon_concorde_mkii_mix_cc.html

Q: 9. What means full automatic? It is that the arm start moving to the disc and return back after end the long playing?

A: Yes, as others have said with the push of a button you can start playing and it will return once it reaches the end of a record.

Q: 10. Does this turntable have USB out?

A: No USB out. This TT offers Bluetooth and USB output: Sony PS-LX310BT Stereo Turntable with Bluetooth & USB B&H # SOPSLX310BT - https://bhpho.to/2Kbuld8