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The video discusses the Audio Technica LP 120x USB turntable, highlighting its features, positives, and negatives compared to the Techniques SL 1200 turntable. It is a manual turntable, praised for its build quality, adjustable features, and USB output. The reviewer appreciates the turntable's performance, despite some drawbacks like a plasticky build affecting sound quality. The LP-120 is seen as a good option for record collectors due to its features, performance, and value for money, although it falls short in sound quality compared to the SL 1200. Recommendations include dampening methods, external preamp investment, and addressing durability concerns.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Audio Technica LP 120x USB turntable, highlighting its features, positives, and negatives. They mention the similarities and differences between this model and the original Techniques SL 1200 turntable. The LP 120x USB is a fully manual turntable with adjustable anti-skate control and a phono preamp. It can play 33, 45, and 78 RPM records and features a USB output for digital conversions. The speaker is impressed with the build quality and weight of the turntable, noting the included Audio-Technica VM 95e cartridge and die-cast aluminum platter. The LP 120x USB typically sells for around $500 in Canada and $349 in the US.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Audio Technica LP 120 turntable’s features and performance after living with it for a week. The wow and flutter measurement of 0.2 is considered good and not audible to the human ear. The reviewer did not test the turntable for DJ capabilities or USB connectivity, focusing solely on using it for listening to music at home. The speaker praises the turntable’s appearance and performance, highlighting that it exceeded expectations despite some cons. The turntable’s plastic build differs from the Technics SL1200, but the reviewer was impressed with its overall performance.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates using an RPM app to test the performance of a turntable. The app shows that the turntable’s speed is consistently accurate at 33.31, with a wow reading of 0.08 or 0.09, exceeding the advertised specs. The turntable’s weight helps reduce external vibrations, and it is highly adjustable with customizable features like tracking force and anti-skate. The anti-skate function works well, unlike previous models. This turntable also has a detachable headshell for easy cartridge swapping, making it a well-performing and versatile option.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates the functionality of the turntable, focusing on the tone arm and anti-skating feature. The turntable has RCA outs for easy cable swapping and customization. It includes a built-in phono preamp, making it convenient for newcomers or those using powered speakers. The turntable comes with an Audio Technica VM 95e cartridge, offering a good sound quality. However, the downsides include a plastic build aside from the aluminum platter and tone arm, affecting sound quality due to vibrations not being absorbed as effectively.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Audio Technica turntable LP-120, mentioning the issue of ringing in the sound system and recommending solutions such as using a felt or cork mat for dampening. They also critique the built-in preamp and suggest investing in an external preamp for better sound quality. Additionally, they highlight the lack of adjustability in the vertical tracking angle and mention the downgrade in features like the pop-up light and overall plasticky feel. Despite these drawbacks, the speaker mentions warming up to the LP-120 and suggests it as a good addition to a collection if not owning many turntables.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker reviews the LP-120 turntable, comparing it to the SL 1200. The LP-120 is described as a decent deck that holds its own, but the SL 1200 is noted to have better sound quality. The LP-120 is praised for its features, performance, and value for money. The speaker acknowledges the LP-120’s limitations and durability concerns but overall sees why it’s popular among record collectors. The viewers are asked to share their experiences with the LP-120 in the comments.