Listening to vinyl doesn’t have to be intimidating — these expert-recommended turntables will help you get started.
The Audio-Technica LP120X is modeled — not so subtly — after what is probably the most iconic turntable of all time, the discontinued. Steinberg says he would recommend it to any customer, but he suggests it especially to those newer to vinyl who want something a little nicer than an entry-level option and don’t mind manual operation.
This turntable’s key feature is the magnet-powered “direct drive,” which is usually only found in professional-grade turntables or other, more expensive units. DJ Prestige explains that unlike turntables with a “belt drive” , a direct drive will rarely, if ever, need service. According to Prestige, a DJ of 20 years, it can handle records of all sizes without any fiddling under the hood.
For Steinberg, Prestige, and Davis, this turntable checks other appealing boxes, too. It comes from a reputable maker; it has a built-in preamp, so the only other thing you need to use it is a powered speaker; and its USB output allows you to connect it to your computer if you want to archive your vinyl. It’s also fully manual, so you have much more control and a more tactile experience when playing records.
According to Steinberg, the LP120X has a more efficient motor than the earlier LP120, “so it needs less energy and gets up to speed faster.” Audio-Technica does a great job of listening to customer feedback, Steinberg says, and the 120X reflects that, boasting a lower profile, a stronger preamp, and a power supply that’s built into the charging cord instead of the turntable itself.
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