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Audio-Technica ATLP1240USBXP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable (USB & Analog), Black, Selectable 33 -1/3, 45, and 78 RPM Speeds, High-torque, Multipole Motor, Convert Vinyl to Digital
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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 78 RPM |
Included Components | Turntable |
Special Feature | Direct Drive |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 12.5 Grams |
Style | LP1240-USB XP |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Speaker |
About this item
- Direct-drive, high-torque, multipole motor for demanding dj use
- Fully manual operation
- Start and brake control adjustments
- Selectable 33/45/78 rpm speeds
- Professional anti-resonance, damped die-cast aluminum platter with DJ-style slip mat
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
Giftable | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | — |
For beginners | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | — |
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power source | Corded Electric | DC | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless | Wireless, Wired | Wired | Bluetooth |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | — | Digital+Digital |
voltage | 110 volts | 110 volts | — | 120 volts | 110 volts of alternating current |
model name | — | AT-LP60XBT-BK | ATLP120XBTUSB | AT-LP60X-BK | M486-US |
material | Plastic | Plastic | — | Plastic | Wood |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 22 x 12 x 19 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.441 ounces |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
ASIN | B079QQ131N |
Item model number | AT-LP1240-USB XP |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #24,090 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #6 in DJ Direct Drive Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 10, 2018 |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 22 x 12 x 19 inches; 0.44 ounces
- Item model number : AT-LP1240-USB XP
- Date First Available : April 10, 2018
- Manufacturer : Audio-Technica
- ASIN : B079QQ131N
- Best Sellers Rank: #24,090 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- Customer Reviews:
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This superbly made, professional quality DJ turntable is designed primarily for use in clubs, touring and mobile DJ applications. It can also be used by music lovers to play their record collections at home. Its sleek, elegant matte-black and silver design fits into any stereo music or home entertainment system, and its built-in switchable phono pre-amp enables it to be used with a wide variety of receivers, powered speakers and other A/V components. As an added benefit, the turntable offers a USB output that allows direct connection to a computer for easy LP-to-digital conversion. Built to deliver exceptional music reproduction even under the most demanding conditions of professional use, the AT-LP1240-USB XP utilizes a powerful direct-drive 16-pole, three-phase motor for quick startup, unwavering speed stability along with easy back-cueing, forward and reverse play and quiet operation at 33-1/3, 45 or 78 RPM. The turntable features an S-shaped tone arm with adjustable tracking force (counterweight) and anti-skate adjustment. It comes with the AT-HS1 universal 1/2"-mount headshell and the AT-XP5 DJ phono cartridge. Additional DJ- features including a damped cast-aluminum platter with stroboscopic speed markings and slip mat, an illuminated speed indicator and adjustable pitch control, dual start/stop buttons, a removable stylus target light, a dedicated tone arm grounding lug, a hydraulically damped lift lever and a locking tone arm rest that keeps the arm and cartridge in place during transport. Audacity and other compatible third-party software packages can be used to convert the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or other format digital audio files.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the turntable. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and sleek. The turntable has big sturdy feet, an adjustable tone arm, and a powerful motor. The equipment is outstanding, versatile, and hard to beat.
"...dots on platter, removeable target light. Starting torque is great at4.5 kgf.cm. Compare this to the AT-LP120XUSB with 1 kgf·cm and the..." Read more
"...The LP1240 XP comes shipped in a box that keeps it completely secure and AT paid attention to making sure certain mechanisms are protected as well...." Read more
"...Anyway these turntables are great and I suggest you purchase the accidental protection for them in case something happens or if you have kids or..." Read more
"...+Big Sturdy Feet. They'll actually suction to a glossy surface, so nice soft squishy feet help dampen vibrations..." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They say the sound is great, perfect for audiophiles, and phenomenal. The direct drive motor is super quiet, so the stylus never picks up feedback from the motor. There is no noticeable hum or rumble from the platter or motor even with the volume. The table is heavy and the feet help with resonance from the bass of your music.
"...o AT-XP5 high output (5.5mv vs 3.5mv) cartridge. Sounds great and has strong output.o Large dual START/STOP buttons...." Read more
"...Sound: We my set-up, music is phenomenal..." Read more
"...The table is heavy and the feet help with resonance from the bass of your music. I've been DJing with them for two days so far and they are great...." Read more
"...+10/20/50% pitch slider control+AT-XP5 Cartridge sounds great, a very nice upgrade to a at3600l+included dust coverCons..." Read more
Customers like the value of the turntable. They say it's a solid unit, and can be easily and inexpensively replaced. Some say it is worth it, and it can grow with the user. They also mention that it accepts many higher price cartridges, headshells, and counterweights. Overall, most find it to be a high-end introductory turntable for the home user.
"...o The felt mat is neither attractive nor durable. Easily & inexpensively replaced. See photos.Things I LOVE:..." Read more
"...reviews this TT packs a lot of punch into a quality production at a price point I am comfortable with.So I went for it...." Read more
"...These are still worth it and they are better than the Reloop 7000 mk2 because they come with a dust cover and headshell/cart...." Read more
"...the highly sought after Technics 1200 a solid run for the money at a fair price...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the turntable. They say it's heavy and solid as a rock. The plinth rejects resonance and adds stability to the turn table. The build is sturdy and the adjustment features feel solid. It kind of attaches around the top, so it can't move around.
"...The mechanism itself is quality and the adjustment features feel solid.Tonearm lift control lever: This is my only gripe. It works fine...." Read more
"...It's nice to be able to adjust that on the fly. The table is heavy and the feet help with resonance from the bass of your music...." Read more
"...It still holds its rpms solidly, the weight stays put, and still sounds as good as ever!..." Read more
"...This table is uh-maze-ing! It's heavy and solid as a rock... and not just because I set it on a slab of granite!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that it has a beautiful S-shaped tonearm with large gimbal pivot, and attractive black and silver contrasting colors. Customers also say that it looks professional, seems professional, and plays perfectly. Overall, customers find it to be a perfect modern turntable for casual audiophiles.
"...Platter speed is obviously accurate.o Beautiful S shaped tonearm with large gimbal pivot, adjustable anti-skate and tonearm height...." Read more
"...However, the body style has grown on me a bit. It's pretty damn sleek.- Tracking lights: Bright, blue LEDs...." Read more
"...(although apparently that is quite common these days), and it looks good in my rack...." Read more
"...Overall the turntable is solid and sleek and considering ordering brand new, However I am cautious of receiving a recirculation based on previous..." Read more
Customers find the turntable easy to use and set up. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow. Customers also say that it's easy to cue up records in a darker room. They appreciate the fully manual 3-speed design and the adjustable start and stop force. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and functionality of the product.
"...cartridge, 3-speed, fully manual, adjustable start andstop force, adjustable speed, forward & reverse, illuminated strobe..." Read more
"...Set-up is super easy, but I highly recommend reading the owner's manual before you start getting into the nitty-gritty of balancing the tone arm,..." Read more
"...Set-up is very easy. Instructions are included in the manual as well as videos online to make set-up very easy...." Read more
"...Set up was pretty straight forward after reading the instructions a couple of times...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the turntable. They mention that it has a fast start/stop action, and can be adjusted to have a slower start and a slow stop speed. The platter speed is accurate, and the start and stop speed adjustment is great. The full stop is immediate, and tha quartz lock assures speed accuracy. The tonearm is precise and dampened, and it starts and stops on a dime.
"...stop force, adjustable speed, forward & reverse, illuminated strobedots on platter, removeable target light. Starting torque is great at..." Read more
"...Cool thing, thing can be adjusted to have a slower start and a slower stop speed.- Body: It's built like a tank. Completely solid.-..." Read more
"...It has reverse and also quartz lock. The start and stop speed adjustment is great too...." Read more
"...The turntable has a high torque direct drive motor that comes up to speed within a half second...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cover of the turntable. They mention that it lacks a hinge and must be lifted off. Some say that the lack of a dust cover is inconvenient, but far from a deal breaker.
"...o No auto shutdown at the end of the record.o The dust cover has no hinge, and must be lifted off before use...." Read more
"...It kind of attaches around the top, so it can't move around. No hinges though.- It just works...." Read more
"...The lack of a hinged dust cover is inconvenient, but far from a deal breaker...." Read more
"...You can always change it to another brand of cartridge. The cover is not hinged. This is a manual turntable. There is no auto return." Read more
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Specs: 27.6lbs (12.5kg), Quartz-locked Direct Drive, Analog & USB
outputs, Anti-Skate, Height Adjustable Tonearm, AT-XP5 high output
(5.5mv vs 3.5mv) cartridge, 3-speed, fully manual, adjustable start and
stop force, adjustable speed, forward & reverse, illuminated strobe
dots on platter, removeable target light. Starting torque is great at
4.5 kgf.cm. Compare this to the AT-LP120XUSB with 1 kgf·cm and the
AT-LP140XP with 2.2 kgf.cm,
Operation has been fine-tuned by Audio-Technica so it is easy and
functional. The most commonly used control (START/STOP) is the largest
and closest to you.The Quartz lock button reminds you that won't hear
any speed variations, unless you want to. The speed slider varies the
speed either 10%, 20% or 50%, user selectable.
Compromises:
o The tonearm is aluminium. Carbon fiber is more expensive, but generally preferred.
o No auto shutdown at the end of the record.
o The dust cover has no hinge, and must be lifted off before use. This is common for DJ-style turntables.
o The felt mat is neither attractive nor durable. Easily & inexpensively replaced. See photos.
Things I LOVE:
o Quartz lock assures speed accuracy.
o Precise, damped tonearm descent.
o Marvelous torque allows cleaning records right on the platter with minimal slow-down.
o AT-XP5 high output (5.5mv vs 3.5mv) cartridge. Sounds great and has strong output.
o Large dual START/STOP buttons. Starting and stopping is very quick & adjustable.
o Adjustable brakes and starting torque.
o Attractive black and silver contrasting colors.
o Bright target light illuminates stylus and record during playback.
o Blue strobe illuminates platter speed marks. Six rows of markers (3 speeds X 50/60hz). Platter speed is obviously accurate.
o Beautiful S shaped tonearm with large gimbal pivot, adjustable anti-skate and tonearm height.
o Attractive, lift-off acrylic dust cover.
o Heavy plinth rejects resonance and adds stability to the turntable.
o Sturdy build, quality throughout.
o Detachable RCA output cables.
Turntables with this much torque are very unusual. If you want a
premium quartz-lock, direct-drive turntable, this is THE ONE!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
Specs: 27.6lbs (12.5kg), Quartz-locked Direct Drive, Analog & USB
outputs, Anti-Skate, Height Adjustable Tonearm, AT-XP5 high output
(5.5mv vs 3.5mv) cartridge, 3-speed, fully manual, adjustable start and
stop force, adjustable speed, forward & reverse, illuminated strobe
dots on platter, removeable target light. Starting torque is great at
4.5 kgf.cm. Compare this to the AT-LP120XUSB with 1 kgf·cm and the
AT-LP140XP with 2.2 kgf.cm,
Operation has been fine-tuned by Audio-Technica so it is easy and
functional. The most commonly used control (START/STOP) is the largest
and closest to you.The Quartz lock button reminds you that won't hear
any speed variations, unless you want to. The speed slider varies the
speed either 10%, 20% or 50%, user selectable.
Compromises:
o The tonearm is aluminium. Carbon fiber is more expensive, but generally preferred.
o No auto shutdown at the end of the record.
o The dust cover has no hinge, and must be lifted off before use. This is common for DJ-style turntables.
o The felt mat is neither attractive nor durable. Easily & inexpensively replaced. See photos.
Things I LOVE:
o Quartz lock assures speed accuracy.
o Precise, damped tonearm descent.
o Marvelous torque allows cleaning records right on the platter with minimal slow-down.
o AT-XP5 high output (5.5mv vs 3.5mv) cartridge. Sounds great and has strong output.
o Large dual START/STOP buttons. Starting and stopping is very quick & adjustable.
o Adjustable brakes and starting torque.
o Attractive black and silver contrasting colors.
o Bright target light illuminates stylus and record during playback.
o Blue strobe illuminates platter speed marks. Six rows of markers (3 speeds X 50/60hz). Platter speed is obviously accurate.
o Beautiful S shaped tonearm with large gimbal pivot, adjustable anti-skate and tonearm height.
o Attractive, lift-off acrylic dust cover.
o Heavy plinth rejects resonance and adds stability to the turntable.
o Sturdy build, quality throughout.
o Detachable RCA output cables.
Turntables with this much torque are very unusual. If you want a
premium quartz-lock, direct-drive turntable, this is THE ONE!
So I went for it. I'm a bedroom DJ who has two turntables hooked up through a vintage receiver (AUX input) via a Numark mixer. All playing through Advent 5002 speakers. I mainly spin soul, funk, 80s, punk, indie, and whatever else. Not a pro by any means, but I've been behind two decks for several years now and it's great to finally find a replacement for a loaned 1200 I had to give back.
The LP1240 XP comes shipped in a box that keeps it completely secure and AT paid attention to making sure certain mechanisms are protected as well. Set-up is super easy, but I highly recommend reading the owner's manual before you start getting into the nitty-gritty of balancing the tone arm, adjusting the counter weight, attaching the cart, and hooking it up to your receiver. If you're a total n00b, read the whole thing before setting up anything.
Pros:
- Torque: Starts and stops on a dime. It takes no time at all to get up to full speed and a full stop is immediate. Cool thing, thing can be adjusted to have a slower start and a slower stop speed.
- Body: It's built like a tank. Completely solid.
- Style: I was ify about this at first because I wish the LP1240 was in the LP120 body so it would look like a Technics 1200. However, the body style has grown on me a bit. It's pretty damn sleek.
- Tracking lights: Bright, blue LEDs. Easy to cue up records in a darker room.
- Cartridge & stylus included
- Phone/Line switch: Versatile, but I will only use the "phono." The internet says the "pre-amp" in the LP1240 interferes with the phono switch, but I cannot tell the difference and I think people are obsessing about this. Some even go so far to remove the pre-amp.
- Sound: We my set-up, music is phenomenal
- Removable RCA cables: The RCA cables are not part of the unit itself. You can swap them out. Genius if cables go bad and saves you a repair if they are attached to the unit.
- Isolation: I haven't noticed any serious skipping when walking around. Only if I walk heavy nearby. I have wood floors and in an older apartment. I'm looking into a concrete paving slab for more isolation.
- Dust Cover: I think it's OK. It kind of attaches around the top, so it can't move around. No hinges though.
- It just works. If you take care of it and maintain it, I'm sure you will have it for years to come.
Cons:
Tonearm: It does NOT feel cheap, but it's lacking the weight and feel of a Technics 1200 tonearm. The mechanism itself is quality and the adjustment features feel solid.
Tonearm lift control lever: This is my only gripe. It works fine. Raises and lowers the tonearm off the record smoothly and slowly. However, using it does feel a bit cheap. If there one's point of failure in the future, I can see this being the only thing that will break down.
Counterweight: Not as heavy and solid as I thought it would be.
Conclusion: If you're looking for a great turntable to spin records as a bedroom DJ and at house parties, you can't go wrong with the LP 1240 XP. It is a professional grade turntable and that's the quality you will receive. The LP1240 is an absolute unit. If you're a casual listener, the AT-LP120 is a better choice and an excellent deck. The LP1240 is certainly no Technics, but man, it is certainly a close second and a solid replacement for those who are in a similar situation as me.
Note: Yes, I bought the AT-LP1240 XP. This product comes with the cartridge and headshell which makes it an excellent value. The XP is the newer model of the LP1240, but I don't think any of the specs have changed overall.
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On the weekend would have a few beers and whatever and would get drawn to the stereo and ended up having a couple of accidents with my Akai turntable/stylus, etc. and needed something a little tougher/with a more manipulative stylus/with the ability to play music slower/faster/backwards - It took a while to make a decision/research on Youtube, etc.......and finally got this - it's my dream turntable....some people say there's too many do-dads here.....beautiful light on the vinyl record so if you so chose you could play a coloured vinyl Kraftwerk record at a slower speed in the dark!!!??? I didn't even think I'd use these elements - Surprise!!!!
Sound is fantastic with the supplied cartridge and stylus - get it/set it up/Voila!!!
It's been three years and this thing is faultless....the cartridge/stylus are designed to withstand dropping off the edge of the turntable/record, etc.....I would have had to replace three or four stylus by now with a 'regular/minimal/faux high-end turntable that most people are getting sucked in to buying.....why that isn't designed into all stylus/cartidges???? Obviously there's money to be made in selling replacement stylus.