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Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable, Silver
Brand | Audio-Technica |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Included Components | Replaceable Conical Stylus, Silver. Dimensions- 360.0 mm (14.17 Inch) W x 97.5 mm (3.84 Inch) H x 356.0 mm (14.02 Inch) D, Rca To Mini-Plug Cable, Audio Technica At-Lp60 Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable System, 45 Rpm Adapter See more |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 5.3 Pounds |
Style | AT-LP60 |
Color | Silver |
Model Name | AUD ATLP60 |
Compatible Devices | Speaker |
Motor Type | AC Motor |
About this item
- Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files
- Mac and PC compatible Audacity software digitizes your records
- Fully automatic belt drive turntable operation with 2 speeds: 33 1/3, 45 RPM
- Anti resonance, die cast aluminum platter
- If you are purchasing the product for a sales area outside the U.S; you should consider purchasing the turntable from your sales region; This unit is set to operate on 120 Volt AC
- Integral Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus
- Built in switchable phono pre amplifier with RCA output cables to connect to audio systems and powered speakers
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For beginners | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Giftable | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Lifestyle by Focus | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Home Center Express | Firemall LLC |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | DC | AC | DC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wireless | Wired |
voltage | 120 volts | — | 110 volts | 120 volts | — | 110.0 volts, 220.0 volts |
model name | AUD ATLP60 | — | AT-LP60XBT-BK | AT-LP60X-BK | AT-LP60XBT-RD | AT-LP60X-BW |
material | Plastic | Plastic, Wood | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
weight | 5.3 pounds | 18.62 pounds | 8.11 pounds | 5.73 pounds | 1 pounds | 8.11 pounds |
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.3 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 14.06 x 3.82 x 14.17 inches |
ASIN | B002GYTPAE |
Item model number | AUD ATLP60 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,449 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 10, 2009 |
Color Name | Silver |
Compatible Devices | Speaker |
Hardware Interface | USB Streaming |
Material Type | Plastic |
Size | apple |
Color Screen | No |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Wattage | 3 watts |
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Rediscover your classic 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records on this affordable, fully automatic belt-drive turntable. With its built-in switchable phono preamp, the AT-LP60 may be connected directly to your computer, home stereo, powered speakers and other components that have no dedicated turntable input. The turntable is supplied with an integral Audio-Technica Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable stylus.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the turntable. They mention that it has a much better speaker, it's perfect for music lovers and that the build quality is acceptable for the price. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it'll last for years. Customers also find the turnaround time to be quick. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They say that it has a better speaker than the Crosley, Ion, or Jenson, and that there was no audible surface noise from the record itself. Customers also say that the turn table is perfect for music lovers and an easy way to listen to their record collection.
"...Check feeBay, you'll see the one. Believe it or not, this has a much better speaker than the Crosley/Ion/Jenson ones, and hence, better sound quality..." Read more
"...The price is spot on and you'll be pleased with the sound quality that pumps from this table... it's literally a great bang for your buck...." Read more
"...Conclusion: Buy it, its perfect for music lovers and the price is right...." Read more
"...The reason I enjoy vinyl is because the analog sound is just so clean crisp and nostalgic...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the turntable. They say it has good quality, looks sleek, and is fantastic. The build quality is acceptable for the price, and the unit is reliable and functional. Customers also say it's durable and will last a long time.
"...No belts to break, no mechanics to break, nothing to really go wrong, except maybe electronic...." Read more
"...This turntable is really easy to setup and operate. This is a great starter turntable for someone building a vinyl collection or for that casual..." Read more
"...Using this turntable music once again is fun to play, you enjoy the album in its entirety, and damn it this thing is downright cool...." Read more
"...Even on records that are 40 or more years old. The fully metal plate ensures durability and quality, and after an easy little install process it..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the turntable. They mention that it's well worth the price, the investment is worth it, and that it provides great sound at a good price. Customers also appreciate the cheap parts and the free software on a disc.
"...Having both of them now, I think this 60 is a much value. For the money, it gives just what one is after:1) Affordable..." Read more
"...The price is spot on and you'll be pleased with the sound quality that pumps from this table... it's literally a great bang for your buck...." Read more
"...to say something about this product because I was so impressed with the quality and price of this unit...." Read more
"This is what it is, a decent turntable at a great price. I bought it for more than the seventy clams it's currently going for, and don't regret it...." Read more
Customers find the turntable easy to set up and operate. They mention it's simple and reliable, with automatic controls that require very little user operation. The system is clean and easy to understand for new users. They also say it'll connect easily to a PC and import songs. Overall, customers find the product to be simple and convenient.
"...But its a lot more affordable, a lot more convenient, and a lot lighter and smaller. (though it can still operate fully with the dust cover down)" Read more
"...LOVE IT!This turntable is really easy to setup and operate...." Read more
"...It's really easy to use, so sometimes I just dig the fact I can hit the start button and go. And the sound, it's not bad at all...." Read more
"...Packaging was lacking but nothing was damaged. I set it up. not to difficult. Only trick is attaching belt to spindle...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the turntable. They mention it really works well, plays flawlessly, and is completely satisfied with its performance. Some say that it's surprisingly functional and gets the job done. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It works great with the free Audacity software. I've ripped several LPs to .wav and .mp3...." Read more
"...don't have (instead they offer Aux inputs), and it works flawlessly with any stereo with either Aux or Phono inputs...." Read more
"...Sound is good. Much better than what we had. Works smoothly. Start button is helpful...." Read more
"...It does it's job perfectly, and your going to be glad you bought it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that it looks nice, has a minimalist design, and doesn't look cheap. The overall effect is modern and crisp.
"...It looks better, feels better, but I can't say that I can tell the difference in sound it produces...." Read more
"...you enjoy the album in its entirety, and damn it this thing is downright cool...." Read more
"...and I was pleased to see that it was made of sturdy parts, had a nice clean look, and above all NEVER skipped once!..." Read more
"...So, long story short, if you're looking for a very sharp looking, easy to use, easy to assemble and maintain record player to try out vinyl, this is..." Read more
Customers like the auto adjustability of the turntable. They mention that it has semi-automatic operation, the automatic start and stop functions work perfectly, and the fully automatic features work just fine. Some appreciate the automatic play feature, while others find it slow and clunky. Overall, most are happy with the auto controls and functionality of the product.
"...HiFi-grade sound3) Not too big or heavy4) Semi-automatic operation. This is the key difference...." Read more
"...I love it and the functionality of Start/Stop with the options to set the Speed and Size of the vinyl is really nice...." Read more
"...The automatic play feature is nice, set a record on and hit button and you're off. If you need to manually control things it'll do that to...." Read more
"...Much better than what we had. Works smoothly. Start button is helpful. Dust cover goes up and down easily and stays in place when in up position...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the turntable. Some mention that it plays very smoothly, the turn table mechanism operates super smoothly, quietly with no rumble or unwanted motor noise, and has a very consistent RPM. However, others say that it was playing too fast, the new motor was too slow, and the speed adjustment is a finicky thing.
"...But then it might start to slow down, like mine did. It might have a different issue other 1-star raters mentioned...." Read more
"...(Despite a bit of wobble, the play is very smooth.)..." Read more
"...It plays and sounds excellently. My one complaint is an odd clicking/knocking sound that seems to be coming from the gear mechanism...." Read more
"...And the speed adjustment is a finicky thing. You can't just turn it and expect it to change. No, you have to turn it JUST PERFECTLY for it to take...." Read more
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I have 3 other turntables, against which to compare it:
1) Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB. (from here on, I will refer to this as the '120' and the AT-LP60 as the '60) This is a great turntable. It looks better, feels better, but I can't say that I can tell the difference in sound it produces. Some of the things we pay extra for on that model are:
a) Quartz timing control. This is something of value.
b) 78 RPM speed, if you want the option of being able to play back the pre-1950 records. This is something of value.
c) Manual pitch adjustment. I'm told some bad recordings had the speed off, so this is a way to manually correct it. I've got a couple hundred records, and have not yet found one that had the speed obviously off, so I can't see any value in this.
d) Reverse direction. I can't see any value in this either. Some records have hidden messages if you play them backwards. Seems like something that might give a little thrill to hear it once or twice, but to pay extra for this ability? Nah, just go listen to those albums on YouTube to get your thrill.
e) Electronic controls. These will probably hold up better many years down the road than the mechanical controls of the 60. No moving parts = fewer failure points.
f) Counterbalanced tonearm. In theory, this is better, as we can adjust the stylus to ride heavily enough in the grooves to provide good sound, but not so heavy as to cause undue wear to the records. I've read elsewhere where someone measured the weight at the stylus and found this one to be 3 g. When I got the weight adjusted properly on my 120, it was 2.5 g. Not a notable difference, in the end.
g) S-shaped tonearm. They say this is better, but I'll be darned if I can hear the difference.
h) Interchangeable headshell and cartridge. They say a change of cartridge makes a big difference in sound. Some people will spend hundreds of dollars on high-end cartridges to tailor the sound just to their liking. That seems silly to me. Why not just adjust the tone controls on one's amplifier? Or get a proper EQ component. Anyway, I can admit there could be some value in this.
i) USB out option. The 60 is available with this too, for an extra $20. It works great with the free Audacity software. I've ripped several LPs to .wav and .mp3. It's worth paying extra for this feature, if only to make the records portable. But you don't need to upgrade to the 120 to get it.
j) Much heavier. The 120 has a big steel plate inside. I'm not sure what is up with this obsession for vibration dampening. There's no discernable difference in sound as a result of all this damping. Any difference heard would be mostly down to the cartridge.
k) LED strobe, to confirm at a glance that the RPM is correct.
More comparison between the 60 and 120 later.
2) Ion Vinyl Transport turntable. This uses the same mechanism as the ever-popular Crosley Cruiser, but adds battery operation, which I love. With the battery operation option, it is totally portable, not just portable in theory. I bring this to me to the Goodwill and other places for listening to used records. Gotta find out if those scratches are "skippers" before paying the full $1 and taking up room in my apartment for more junk. I bought this for sixty bucks at a local Half Price Books store, which also sells records. I just love this turntable, but it is not at all in the same league as this AT-LP60. It has a ceramic cartridge instead of magnetic. Sound quality is pretty terrible in this class of turntable. If you're listening to a Crosley with this mechanism, you're really missing out on how good vinyl can actually sound.
3) Fisher-Price from 1978. I just gave this to my daughter for Christmas. Check feeBay, you'll see the one. Believe it or not, this has a much better speaker than the Crosley/Ion/Jenson ones, and hence, better sound quality. But of course not comparable to this one, since it still has a ceramic cartridge. For techno-geeks, it has a really interesting drive mechanism though! (check YouTube for 'how to repair a fisher-price turntable)
Now if you're looking at this turntable and you're on a budget, you're likely also looking at the 120 model, for over double the price. Having both of them now, I think this 60 is a much value. For the money, it gives just what one is after:
1) Affordable
2) HiFi-grade sound
3) Not too big or heavy
4) Semi-automatic operation. This is the key difference. It makes it very nearly as convenient to play a record as a CD, yet we still have the option to do it manually.
The 60is about 40% smaller and 70% lighter than the 120, yet it functions just as well. It doesn't take up as much room, and it isn't a back-breaker to occasionally move around.
The one con I've found so far about this turntable is that it comes with a felt slip mat. (same as on the 120) These are a disaster when it comes to static. I opened my 60 yesterday for Christmas, then re-packed it to bring home. I wasn't careful enough in repacking, and I crunched up the edge of the slip mat, so now the records don't spin flat. I pressed it underneath something heavy and flat last night, but it is still jacked up. I've got a couple cork ones inbound to replace these. That will address the static problem, as well as the crunched up problem.
In short, the 120 is probably a much heavier-duty turntable. It will run hour after hour, year after year and keep going. No belts to break, no mechanics to break, nothing to really go wrong, except maybe electronic. But considering it is basically a copy of the famous DJ-favored Technics 1200, which was a mature design to begin with, that's probably not even a concern.
The 60 is a lighter-duty unit. It MIGHT wear out after 10 years of constant, heavy use. But its a lot more affordable, a lot more convenient, and a lot lighter and smaller. (though it can still operate fully with the dust cover down)
This turntable is really easy to setup and operate. This is a great starter turntable for someone building a vinyl collection or for that casual listener. The price is spot on and you'll be pleased with the sound quality that pumps from this table... it's literally a great bang for your buck.
One of the greatest features is the ability to switch over to "Line" output if you don't happen to have a Phono input on your stereo, which most modern systems don't have (instead they offer Aux inputs), and it works flawlessly with any stereo with either Aux or Phono inputs.
You won't be disappointed with this purchase. I love it and the functionality of Start/Stop with the options to set the Speed and Size of the vinyl is really nice. This never requires you to have to manually lift/place the needle, which often leads to scratching your records.
Vinyl is growing in popularity and there is a definite reason why... because it just sounds better and it's got a fun nostalgic feel to it. This won't break the bank and will be a hit at any party or for any music lover.
This turntable is belt driven, so you do have to do a quick assembly please do not let this turn you off to the product. It is very easy all you do is attach the belt to the motor drive. You pull a red ribbon that is taped to the record platform around the drive and you are done. It took me five minutes to do because I thought I was missing the belt. I was tearing the box apart looking for the part and then I realized the belt was already attached to the platform. If I had to assemble another one it would only take thirty seconds.
The pad is nice to protect your records while playing them. SO much better than the plastic platforms found on cheaper models or older turntables. It makes sense so have a pad so the bottom side doesn't get scratched while playing.
The look is also nice. A more modern look that is very appealing to the eye.
The feel is where things are good, but could be better. But note I still gave this product a 5-star review because of course there will be something that isn't 100% because the price is less than $80. The buttons feel light to the touch, meaning a little cheap. But I don't see that being a problem really. They just aren't sturdy indestructible objects. Also the lid is rather light. It does stay open when you want it to, but I can see the hinges breaking or wearing down over time to where it won't stay open on its own. Both of these "problems" aren't problems at all I'm just saying these two problems are the only two with this unit.
The sound is mostly depending on what you plug it into. Having a preamp you can hook it up to computer speakers and listen away. You can hook it up via audio auxiliary cables (white and red) or 3.5 inch (headphone size) jacks. Having these options are nice and give you a wide range of ways you can listen to your music.
Conclusion: Buy it, its perfect for music lovers and the price is right. And steer clear of those all in one units that look like they are from the 50s with the cd player / radio and wood finish. Those are all crap. I didn't buy a record player to listen to the radio or cds I purchased a turntable to listen to vinyl once again.