Audio-Technica - AT-LP140XP Professional Direct Drive Manual Turntable - Black

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The other difference between the 140 and 120 is the plinth. The 140’s plinth is deeper in size and feels more robust and heavier. In fact, the 140’s plinth is a full 2kg heavier. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty Pre-amplifier and amplifier: These transfer the signal of the record player to the speaker, boosting the sound, because the signal emitted from the turntable is a low level. Often, these are built in, but record-heads say the sound quality is better with external options. In the end, I do think the Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP is worth the money. I think it provides enough features to satisfy potential buyers, and the one or two features it loses (namely USB functionality and a built-in preamp) are not at all consequential to the playing experience or the sound quality.

As they're built for DJs, if you're simply playing music, you can probably find something of similar sound quality, if not better, at a lower price. As The Audiophile Man writes, DJ accessories can hinder sound quality, because the features "inject a measure of noise into the signal." It boils down to a question of need: "What the hi-fi gods give with one hand, they take away with another." Install the dust cover hinges into the slots on the dust cover, but do not install the dust cover onto the turntable at this time. Set aside.

Audio Technica AT-LP140XP Direct Drive DJ Turntable, Silver Overview

The AT-LP140XPis an admirable lifestyle design, but its not a true audiophile product. This is not a bad thing in broad terms but, if you’re interested in purchasing a AT-LP140XP, you need to understand exactly what you’re buying and why. CONCLUSION The PLX-500 is the budget model in Pioneer’s small range, coming in at half the price of the premium model and offering a more basic spec aimed at home DJs rather than professional club use. Switching the 1000’s metal construction for a more basic plastic chassis, the 500 isn’t as rugged and it’s missing some of the features of the top model, like adjustable pitch range. However, it uses the same motor, so it’s fundamentally very close in terms of feel and sound where it matters. It also adds some handy features not found on the top model, such as a USB output. Both the ATLP120USB and AT-LP140XP are aimed at the DJ community. Despite that fact, the 120 has always been a part of audiophile demo lists. I expect the 140 to occupy the same lists, hence the reason for this review. Reloop’s beginner-friendly RP-2000 is a case in point, with a direct-drive motor and sturdy feel that belies its price point. Very much built in the mould of the classic SL1200 MK2, the RP-2000 is a bare-bones offering thatdoes everything well, with no frills and no fuss. More info/Buy Pros

Verdict: More suited to casual than audiophile listening, and based on the Technics SL-1200 design, the AT-LP140XP benefits from a heavy chassis, strong bass performance and DJ-friendly direct-drive mechanism. Answer: Proper set up of the AT-LP140XP turntable will ensure that it will perform to its full potential. Please follow the steps below. Do not install the dust cover or connect the AC power adapter until assembly is complete. The AT-LP140XP also has three pitch ranges: +/-8%, +/-16% and +/- 24%. This eclipses both the AT-LP120-USB and AT-LP120XUSB, which both only come with two pitch ranges (+/-10% and +/- 20% for the AT-LP120-USB and +/-8% and +/-16% for the AT-LP120XUSB). The small submarine periscope for illuminating the needle can be lowered into the turntable chassis and, like the Technics classic, raised again at the push of a hydraulic button.This is less smooth than with the “original” and didn’t always work without problems with the test device: I sometimes had to pull out the needle illumination with both fingertips.In contrast to my veteran Technics SL-1210 Mk2, the plate arm also seems lighter and therefore less vibration-free. As you can see, just based on some of the key features discussed in this section, the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB may have been succeeded by the AT-LP120XUSB, but it still has specs that not only can match the AT-LP120XUSB, but in some cases surpass it.Designed to connect to components with a dedicated phono input, the turntable comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and supplies a strong 5.5 mV output. A more mature version of Audio-Technica’s AT-LP120USB, the AT-LP140XP features Technics-like DJ components such as the platter strobe/light, forward/reverse operation, variable pitch control and a retractable light. Answer : Good question! The AT-LP140XP, AT-LP120XUSB and AT-LP120-USB turntables do look very similar. And while all models have a few basic features that are identical, other features differ. DJ turntables tend to be direct rather than belt drive because it's easier to transition between records and to scratch. Audio-Technica have long made some of the best DJ turntables around. DJ turntables essentially offer more control over the disc, for example the pitch control function, which looks like a long fader on the side of the platter, and allows the user to control the platter's speed.

The S-shaped arm on both the 120 and 140 looks the same and includes an attendant anti-skate wheel, arm lift, secure arm rest clip plus the useful wheel at the base of the arm to change the arm’s height. Most DJs leave the needle lights in one position or another, and in fact, in 27 years of clubbing, I’ve only met one DJ who carefully lowers the needle onto the record with a hydraulic lever. I do not need that. Audio Technica AT-LP140XP Video ReviewThe DJ turntable market is in good health, with value for money at the entry-level price range, and true professional options at the high end. A cover is included, but it’s worth removing it during play to avoid any additional vibration, and loosely cover the turntable when not in use.

If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offeredThe 140, like the 120, provides the usual DJ tools. On the 140, you’ll find a platter strobe/light, forward/reverse operation, variable pitch control and retractable light.