Audio-Technica AT-LP70X - Full Review, Test & Setup Guide!

[@Recordology]

At the end of the day, if you don’t have an LP60, get this instead, if you do - I wouldn’t rush out to upgrade to this unless you want that VM95 cart. Great turntable though.

[@cuoresportivo155]

the LP60, and all it's clones and siblings look and feel a bit cheap so it would be nice to go with something like the lp70. No real complaints about the lp60 sound quality though, just that the belts seem to stretch far to fast for me. Always keep the cue lever up when powering up an automatic turntable like this for the first time, that way nothing bad can happen.

[@shaunmk]

ive got the lp60x...i would like to upgrade sometime...but i have to be aware of price point of a new stylus..im not into silly money, im on a tight budget ...great video as always

[@SQDLVR]

What about the ATLP3XBT?

[@cpmarti83]

If I already have an LP60x, would this be a good turntable to upgrade to? Or should I go with the LP3?

[@Recordology]

Thank you.... good point! Luckily - the conical stylus for the VM95 is only $20 so its low cost of ownership.

[@Rocco2500]

For the first time in all your videos of entry level tt, I feel that this is a decent one. The anti skate and tracking force are spot on. I'm impressed.

[@Recordology]

Have you seen our mid range reviews?

[@Rocco2500]

⁠@@RecordologyI’ve seen all your videos. 😊 I’m not an entry or mid range level kinda guy and I’m not gonna bother you with my setup. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t like your video’s.

[@JoeOrber]

@@Rocco2500 Wait, what kind of level are you at then? those beautiful turntables that cost as much as a car? Groovy! See what I did there? 😂

[@vwestlife]

One drawback is that you now have to open the dust cover to operate the controls, whereas the LP60X had them on the front. I know the conventional wisdom is that it's best to leave the cover open while playing a record, but as I proved a while back, that is actually false, and it's best to close the cover while playing. And FYI, at 13:00 you can see the counterbalance spring. So just like the LP60X, it uses a spring instead of a counterweight.

[@JuvyThaKid]

Why should you close the lid while playing a record? Other than keeping dust off while it plays. Pretty new to this and love to get as much info as I can!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

​. Yeah...dust is the reason

[@Buick54]

Kevin: Can you confirm that this new model LP-70 has a built in anti-skating as in the LP-60?

[@Recordology]

It does - we demonstrated it in the video.

[@vascoernesto78]

Looks much better that way, though

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

What a smart and welcomed change to their lineup. Those AT carts are killer. The fact that you can throw a micro line on at an affordable cost, without having to adjust VTA or tracking force, is huge.

[@Recordology]

Agreed!

[@luckytech7186]

Nice see an affordable turntable that has zero issues with form,function,and quality. The black with bronze highlights is also very sexy...

[@tiagomourao3094]

@@luckytech7186 it will have the same problems like the lp60x! Since is spring activated, the spring will lose its tension overtime and it will increase the tracking force, which is not adjustable because you don’t have a counterweight

[@ShazeemKhan]

Hey Recordology crew! I just got a vintage JVC QL-F6, near mint condition, 0 issues. Love it!! I have no preamp yet, so it just sits there for now. Warm greetings from Trinidad & Tobago. Keep up the outstanding videos & content❤

[@Recordology]

Thank you sir!

[@MrThecroatian]

Maybe somewhere down the line, if I get tired of the LP60, I can upgrade to this one. What an awesome turntable.

[@djb8816]

Nobody ever said a hi-fi setup would happen overnight! Budget what you can Been doing this for decades And I’m not stopping now! Bless anyone who values the music

[@edwardgonczy3170]

More substantial. Everything specs out. Much nicer arm and to me, worth the extra money. It looks cooler too. I like that two-tone look as well.

[@darthwarren4599]

Looks like the best entry lvl table out there for new

[@dwaynestjohn5324]

I agree

[@bobby666666]

A great addition by Audio Technica. So much better than the Lp60. I love that you can change the Cartridge and that you can ensure you can keep the Tonearm in place with the clip. The clip may be plastic but serves it's purpose. I suspect the reason there is no slot to put a 45 adaptor in is that the idea is that the Turntable resembles something closer to a regular Turntable. When I got my first cheap Turntable as a teenager, Turntables did not have a slot as there was no requirement.

[@ssnoc]

That’s a great cartridge - good bass and mid-tones, not tinny. And beautiful looking design

[@Bushougoma]

Just want to make something clear opening ANY PRODUCT under US law DOES NOT void the warranty. As for those warranty void stickers some manufacturers put on the product those are technically illegal according to the FTC and will not void the warranty if removed. The only way a manufacturer can void your warranty is if they can prove you damaged something when you opened it.

[@OldMusicOnVinyl1]

Correction: The LP70X tonearm is spring-counterbalanced just like the LP60X, clearly visible at 12:59. The spring appears stronger and thicker to accommodate the lower 2 gram VTF. I think the thickness might also explain the VTF accuracy, not even .1 of a gram off!

[@Recordology]

Ah good eye!

[@yamajammer76]

The longer tonearm on the LP 70 series is also an advantage over the 60 series. Longer tonearms usually have less tracking errors, especially on those inner grooves.

[@johnb6723]

Especially with the microline stylus.

[@ronaldweed6103]

I need this product. Sounds GREAT without headphones on. That vinyl is awesome 👌.

[@TheAndy1268]

That is a sexy looking turntable. Does almost (no USB out present) everything the LP60 does, but in a sort of nicer way. The different available styli for this cartidge aren't really a USP for the 70X though - you can get a variety of different ones for the 60 as well. Still - I like it.

[@raygu1818]

Even though I have 2 turntables(manual) the thought of getting an automatic for xmas is intriguing and I like what Im hearing about this turntable

[@toddlindsay8846]

The gold and black made it look real nice in the bedroom or the livings room or the rec room.

[@TheStorm1380]

I am a turntable and record player collector. I will be getting one

[@Recordology]

Let me know what you think!

[@allenwoolard6386]

Just received mine. Two words..... Mind blown!. This is replacement for a Pioneer PL 115D. These hands aren't as steady as they use to be. I watched this video, and I pulled the trigger. This one actually has breathed new life into my Pioneer SX 780. Thought maybe it was my receiver. Turns out it was my turntable. Thanks for reviewing this one. And this one is the black and bronze. Was on the fence about the color. Turns out it's perfect.

[@Recordology]

So glad to hear that! I absolutely love mine… Actually listening to it as I write this!

[@m3n9111]

in that color i think it would look so cool with a pair of klipsch bookshelf speakers for a minimalist yet decent sounding system. thanks for the review!

[@JoeOrber]

Hey, it WOULD look great! even better if you replace the stylus with the eliptical nude (AT-VM95EN) to kind of match the colors

[@richardalger8423]

I do love me a good automatic turntable. I would probably replace the platter matt, but that's just my personal preference. Overall this looks like a winner for AT.

[@stevesstuff1450]

That is a really smart looking turntable! Sounds pretty darned good too (YT's compression notwithstanding 😉) Nice video; thanks for introducing this new deck to us... 👍

[@robertsprout3701]

Thank you for the review. Nice job. !!

[@Recordology]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jacktheladfrost]

I got mine this weekend with a pair of diamond 9.1 Really pleased. It hasn't been off all weekend

[@olliecrusade6820]

Hey there sorry, can you confirm for me that you don't need to use a separate pre amp for the table? As I'm highly interested in it but find this part unclear

[@Recordology]

It has one built in.

[@jacktheladfrost]

@@olliecrusade6820 I could only get very quiet audio through the diamond speakers without an amp

[@the_real_treezus]

I had my hands on one of these a bit before release and it's just better than the 60X in every possible way.

[@johnlosert922]

Thanks for your input! I love the unit I have.

[@CalCobra]

I just landed the bronze and black AT-LP70X-BT and it's a great player! Looking to upgrade the stylus to the E model.

[@oyajixiami3700]

I'm totally new to turntable,thanks for this detailed introduction and all the comments down below,I have learned a lot.I won my first vinyl record occasionally,it seems LP70X or the upcoming LP70XBT will lead me into the vinyl world(though I know low end turntable is huge different from hi end turntable,but that's not the thing I should care about).

[@greatpix]

Except for being a fingerprint magnet that looks like a nice TT for casual listening. The copper accent is A+ in looks.

[@whittiertennyson6297]

Now this is a very interesting product, perfect for someone who wants to use better styluses with no hassle. With LP60 there is better styluses available but only from third parties like LPgear. I recommend buying the ML stylus because it the bang for the buck, maximum detail, minimal distortion, longest lifespan maybe even 1000hours(better sound longer lifespan win win) reads old records so deep it is basically virgin territory Tracks like a champ. Only thing is that it is picky about VTA and azimuth. But that should not be a problem because everything is all set. This player really looks one of the best entry level products out there now.

[@JG.6768]

Thank you very much for that detailed, unboxing/ demonstration of the Audio-Technica AT-LP70X. I have had my eye on this Audio-Technica Turn table since last week. I am looking to get back into vinyl records. The only thing that's been holding me back is the cost of vinyl records these days. Unfortunately, about 10 years ago, I sold my 1980, 1990's rock and metal collection 😢. Any advice you can give me on buying new and used deals on vinyl records would be much appreciated. Thanks again.👍🏻

[@Recordology]

My pleasure! As for buying records - we have done some videos on that! Should be helpful!

[@rastaman5105]

Beatiful turntable and nice music of Enoch Light !

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@SnapperX3]

I appreciate the sound of vinyl records but I don't really enjoy swapping out cartridges, mounting them, aligning them, setting tracking force, and setting anti-skate. The older I get the worse my vision gets and the fatter my fingers become. Do I have the cartridge aligned properly? Which protractor should I use? P-Mounts are some of my favorite tables for this reason. While I'd love to see p-mounts make a comeback, this scratches that itch a bit. God grant me the strength to not purchase another turntable I really don't need.

[@Recordology]

lol I totally understand ya!

[@analoguecity3454]

Just get one cartridge and set it and leave it! In getting the best out of LPs, you should have the ability to "self adjust" if not you could probably encounter "record wear" which doesn't happen with a properly adjusted system! Your age shouldn't have anything to do with setting settings!

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

It looks like a very nice unit for someone wanting a worry free turntable with the possibility upgrading the stylus as that is a nice series of cartridges. Also the tone arm is the right length.

[@TonyBanks21]

Nice turntable !!

[@webbfaze124]

Thanks Mr. Odenkirk.👍

[@tomnilla9092]

I think I would rather have the lp60 until they work the bugs out of this one just like the original LP 60 I have the lp60x and it works great amazing turntable I think I'm going to wait a while to get this one

[@sgtgrash]

I suspect AT will shift quite a few of these. Budget friendly and light weight it may be, but the automatic gubbins operate smoothly and it looks and sounds darned fine to boot... 👍 (from a satisfied owner of an LP5)

[@riktrola715]

At about 12:59 of your video where you are showing the record size selector, There appears to be a coil spring attached to the base and the tonearm. That seems to be how the tonearm tracking force is set to 2 grams. BSR used this method back in the 60's

[@Recordology]

Yes I learned that later.

[@radionicpowers5938]

that Copper feature rocks ! IMHO

[@icpizzaboy]

i was at disney from july 14-20 went to all the disney parks was a great time

[@Recordology]

Awesome! So glad you got to experience it! Did you get to ride Rise of the Resistance?

[@icpizzaboy]

@@Recordology lines were way too long and some of our party did not wanna ride

[@VincentGonzalez-k2j]

@@icpizzaboyhaha

[@vrassidas_pols]

A very nice video! As very nice is lp70x! I have lp60x and I think seriously to replace with lp70x ! 😊P.s. In the past I had for many years the opinion that only manual turntables play well. But lp60x changed my mind! I bought lp60 during pandemic period that was very difficult to find everything. I replaced Nad 5120 , after 30 years and the quality of sound of lp60x really was for me a very pleasant surprise! 😊

[@Cadpat07]

What power speakers do you feel would best work with this LP70x?

[@johnlosert922]

I have what I believe is a vintage TT. I don’t really know much about it. I bought it used in a pawn shop. It’s an A/T LP120. It’s direct drive, big and heavy. I’ve seen a modern version of it selling for around $300-$350 (used). It seems like a much more complex unit than the LP 70X that you reviewed here. That having been said, the LP 70 looks like a unit that at least represents forward movement, technologically. And obviously it specs out really well. The only concern I have, is how long it would last under normal, careful use. But that’s just me. I want things to last forever. But at the price point I’d say it’ll probably last long enough.

[@Recordology]

Sounds like you have the original LP120. A good solid TT! It was released in 2009. Some people said it had some motor noise and the preamp was filtering audio even when bypassed. So there was this big movement where people were surgically removing the built in preamp. I think a lot of that was inflated. Overall the turntable became legendary and quite popular. Around 2017-18 they released the LP-120X which had lower motor noise and a fully bypassable preamp, but sacrificed the nice metal 45 adapter and the VTA adjustment. You have a solid unit!

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

21:20 I can absolutely understand why they introduced this model. The LP60 is very unattractive. It's odd size, and hideous arm absolutely kill it. And that cartridge is the final nail. It's repulsive ( if one is passionate about design). It was functional, though. That's the best thing I can say about it. I think of it as less than entry level. It is better than a suitcase unit. There is no logical reason for that ugly thing to exist, and now, here is the upgrade. For perhaps less manufacturing cost, yet a higher selling price, is the visually pleasing LP70. It's very handsome. The dimensions are like any other normal turntable. The cartridge is fine. I actually prefer the green stylus. The average listener will be completely satisfied with the selection of stylus. I guess I understand, the unit is more handsome without a cup or nub to hold the 45 adapter. Most people will simply set the adapter on the plinth, and there shouldn't be any reason why gravity alone wouldn't keep it there. However, a tiny nub of plastic with a microdot of glue would provide a storage spindle, if someone wanted to go that far. I'd just set it there. I can see the ball bearings. To me, that is even stranger than the "peg leg". The unusual peg leg shaft, and the exposed balls are, together, quite a striking design. The gentle curve of the j-shaped arm provide an almost sensual design impact. Absolutely, the speeds should be ever-so slightly fast, to compensate for the arm drag. I wonder- why do you not check the speed, using a template that allows for the arm to actually be playing a record? I never,ever use a paper template to check speed,without the arm playing a record. You have to have the weight of the record, and the drag effort of the arm actually happening, in order to check the speed . I love your video. Excellent. Thank you kindly.

[@T1374]

I like that you can upgrade the cartridge

[@MuzikJunky]

As I told you before, the automatic cycle of the best vintage units of the 1980s is electronically controlled and operates independently of the spinning platter, such as on the Sony PS-X55! Peace.

[@dwsh1]

GOOD ON YOU FOR UNLEASHING THIS TT, AUDIO-TECHNICA! GOOD ON YOU! For years, I've been beyond tired of 3.5 gram-tracking-force-having fully automatic turntables! I don't want or need that much stylus pressure, and NEITHER DO YOU, and you KNOW IT! If I were today in the market for a RADIAL-TRACKING TURNTABLE, I'd CERTAINLY NAB THIS TT. AGAIN, I say and mean, GOOD ON YOU FOR UNLEASHING THIS TT, AUDIO-TECHNICA!

[@u.s.armyvet8947]

Actually, you can safely play a record with as much as 6g VTF, so long as your cartridge is properly aligned. Do I recommend it? NO! But a record can withstand those tolerances. In earlier days cartridges & styli were designed for heavier tracking forces. For example, look up the specs on some of the old Pickering & Stanton cartridges.

[@Ozrictentacles87]

These look so nice for the price

[@jan_the_man]

I'm wondering if it is worth getting the LP3X over this one. Is it just the counterweight and exchangeable head that differs?

[@Recordology]

Only if you plan on upgrading the AT91R which comes with it.

[@Cadpat07]

Sorry if I missed it but how can you start the table spinning without engaging the automatic arm?

[@maxbg]

Personal experience with the LP3XBT, the speed is about 1rpm higher from the factory. You can adjust the speed accurately using the trim at the bottom.

[@akmalraulia]

lp3xbt or lp70xbt? im new

[@romurbs]

Is speed adjustment the same as LP60? Do you go under the device with a screwdriver?

[@Recordology]

Yes exactly the same

[@46GarageUSA]

I wish you would of did a video comparing sound back and forth between the 70 vs the 60.

[@nicky382]

Whered you get that white mat and should I get it for my LP60?

[@dafenno]

I bought the LP70XBT as a replacement for my very old Rotel RP1010. I love it. But am I correct in noticing there is no on/off switch? The only way to turn it on or off is to plug in the power at the back. This is a pain. I don't want it permanently switched on.

[@Recordology]

That is correct! When I started getting back into vinyl, I was concerned about the exact same thing… It’s a fairly popular design these days. The good news is it will not pull much / any voltage unless the motor is engaged or the preamp is on.

[@anthonycruciani939]

Nice vid. I prefer the LP-3X for the upgradeable cartridge.

[@_Azzychan]

When I got my non-suitcase upgrade, I found an AT-LPW30TK. It also uses the same cartridge. The only issue I have with it is that it's fully manual. I do wish it had an autoreturn.

[@ronaldcarney5338]

I’m looking to get my first player I’m really in between this and a UTurn I know 2 totally different TTs but what do you recommend?

[@dm95422]

An up-front Speed/pitch control would have been nice, (similar to the Pioneer PL 990) otherwise a great turntable.

[@nuntius5152]

Nice video! I bought the lp60xbt last year, but I haven't played too many records on it and it's in fairly mint condition. Do you think it's worth upgrading to this one? Also, what's the difference of the new one's stylus and cartridge compared to mine?

[@Recordology]

Thanks! Unless you upgrade the stock stylus on this one - you aren't likely to hear much of a difference.

[@toanduong]

If you like the styling better then why not. You can sell the LP60 for not too much loss. To me the upgraded Tonearm alone is worth it, and on top of that the upgraded cartridge, and styling are totally worth it. You should do it if you have the money.

[@bigjuan4u]

Yes, that looks and sounds pretty good. The turntable arm, excluding the gimbal area, is reminiscent of the Sony PS-LX310. I Wonder who would win that battle.

[@Recordology]

Shhhh... :)

[@SQDLVR]

Pretty cool. Though I would use the orange eliptical stylus.

[@Recordology]

Ya Im excited to try a couple different ones out

[@u.s.armyvet8947]

Better off using the Microline. It sounds better and life expectancy for the nude elliptical is 300hrs. With the Microline you get 1000hrs. $119.00 for the nude elliptical. $169.00 for the Microline. It’s a No-Brainer in my opinion. If you purchase from DaCapo Audio, a little shop located in Denmark that I’ve bought from several times, you can save some money. Just do a search and compare prices with DaCapo vs etailers here in the States. I’m in Hawaii and I’ve gotten my orders from DaCapo inside a week. Nice folks and you’ll save a few bucks ordering from them, guaranteed! 😉

[@winniewu2825]

How would you compare this model with AT-LP3XBT?

[@jesusalexanderalvarezsegar2983]

Im very happy with my AT-LP3

[@Recordology]

Fantastic deck! I regret getting rid of mine.

[@broadwaynicky]

I just got mine and the cueing lever doesn’t work. Any solutions?

[@DougMcDave]

If I did upgrade, I would likely still get the LP3. With the lack of room I must use the basement currently and using a manual turntable would be impractical. Automatic it must be for me, and yes the bluetooth to transmit to remote speakers around the house.

[@davidrlogana5964]

Fantastic😊

[@tiagomourao3094]

It is spring activated, it will have the same problems as the lp60x… definitely looks good but I still prefer the Lp120x anyday

[@plan7a]

The new model seems to have very little platter wobble too! Regarding the 45 adaptor not having a place to live: if you've got a 'now playing' stand you could always put it onto that; face down, so it won't slip off, perhaps? The only slight flaw I can see with this turntable is the size selector. Firstly, what happens if you have a 10 inch record? The size selector switch should have a middle choice for these, even though they are not very often played, when compared with 7 inch and 12 inch records. Secondly, it seems easy to forget to change this and have it miss the record completely if you have the 12 inch size selected and you try to play a 7 inch record. Unless, the selected speed also plays a part in this; though this will negate how to play a 7 inch at 33 and a 12 inch at 45!

[@akmalraulia]

maan, which one you prefer lp3xbt the new one or this one lp70xbt?

[@johnmarchington3146]

A lovely unit. I just have one question. The automatic operation obviously won't work with a 10" record? Other than that I would rate it highly for a beginner's turntable.

[@Recordology]

For 10" records you manually cue it and then it will auto return.

[@johnmarchington3146]

@@Recordology Yes, I realise they could be manually cued, but a person with a not-so-steady hand might have appreciated being able to do it automatically. I'd say it's still an excellent turntable.

[@colinpratt3399]

Like you I had no idea this was available until yesterday. I would think the LP60 would be discounted when more people start buying this one as it's better looking, but that's only my opinion and with that cartridge should sound better. Anyway great video, keep them coming.

[@Recordology]

Thanks! It will be interesting to see what they do with the LP60 if anything.

[@twt_figgy]

Thank you for this video. Have a question…I’m getting humming from my speakers. I see the ground on the back of my LP70x but my speakers don’t have it. What can I ground the turntable to?

[@Recordology]

You only need the ground connection what using an external preamp.

[@juliusseizure2673]

Which would you reccommend between this and the LP-3?

[@Recordology]

The 3 is higher end but this is amazing still.

[@ThatVinylChannel]

A bit off-topic but did you get to East West Records for their going out of business sale? I went out there on Friday and got some great stuff. Hope all is well with you. LP70, my wife told me about this record player. Thinking about getting one as a starter for my daughter. Love it comes with the AT-VM95 cartridge.

[@Recordology]

I need to get over there soon!

[@RobsonCalverley]

Audio Technica Definitely Makes Amazing Turntables. I Wouldn't Get This One Tho The Extra Width on it Having No Pitch Control to Make That Extra Space Worth it Doesn't Sell me on it. I'm Happy With my Audio Technica LP60XUSB

[@michaelaracena9552]

For a beginner, what do you suggest AT-LP70XBT or sony ps-lx310bt

[@Recordology]

Both very similar in terms of quality and sound. I like the LP70 better personally.

[@ralphalder14]

You always state that a cork platter mat is an upgrade to a felt platter mat. I’ve tried both on my LP12 and the felt is far superior in sound quality to the cork.

[@chrishill245]

Do you find the felt to have more static though? I have the LP60 and plan on buying this 70, but I think I'd like to replace the mat if I can find something else in the right thickness. The mat on my 60 is really stactic.

[@niceguy2132]

Have you heard any motor noise from the turntable when you listening with headphone ?

[@Recordology]

I have not listened on headphones yet.

[@xaenon]

You can disable the auto return without opening up the turntable. Super easy to do, and it's a completely reversible tweak. It will disable all automatic functions though. It's helpful if you want to play a record that trips auto-return before it's done playing. I have four or five like that in my collection. Lift the platter. Take the screw out of the center of the big gear and lift it off the pivot. Do NOT remove the little lever from the gear. Set the gear aside, and reinstall the platter. Voila, fully manual. CAVEAT: DO NOT USE THE START/STOP BUTTONS. The turntable will start running when you swing the arm over the record, and will shut off when returned to its rest, just lke most fully-manual 'tables. If you accidentally push the start button, the turntable will not turn off. You'll have to unplug it and re-install the gear to reset it. To restore the automatic features, just put the gear back where it belongs, start the turntable, and allow it to cycle. Back to factory spec, just like that.

[@Trance88]

It appears the biggest difference between the 60 and the 70 is its a little more up to date styling. It looks a bit more higher end. The width is slimmer on the 60, so maybe if you have a slimmer space, the 60 would be a better option. What is up with manufacturers lately designing their turntables with no 45 adapter hole? Kind of annoys me too.

[@Cadpat07]

Do you know when the LP70X will be available for purchase?

[@Recordology]

In the US it has been available for about a week and a half now. amzn.to/3yBb0hK

[@Cadpat07]

@@Recordology darn, up in Canada it’s not available yet :(

[@Recordology]

Dang! Hopefully soon!

[@jro7075]

this is awesome !!!!!!!!! I love the color its unique I would like to get one if I had the room for it ,Tone arm is beautifull I love it this the nicest TT I have ever seen for the price it does not look cheap ,I love ,love ,love this turntable !!!!!!!! I think that cart will do great especially with the different styli I would not worry about not able to change cart audio tech carts are great ,autoreturn TT's RULE!!!!!!! you picked a fantastic color scheme I want one !!!!! this is the best review from you ,its friday for me great start to my weekend thank you thank you !!!!! very much WOW !!!!!!! I enjoyed this review !!!!!! JRo

[@35champs]

Hello my friend, neighbor from Winter Garden. What is a small set of bookshelf speakers that you would recommend for the LP70? Something like monitor speakers sized

[@Recordology]

The small Majority ones we recently reviewed are great but I can't be separated from my Fluance ai41s - simple the best!

[@lazydobo1094]

Ahh, do I need external speakers for this? Or just a volume control

[@Donnie-ys7vr]

you need an external speaker, the turntable comes with built in pre-amp, so u just need to get an active speaker with amplifier

[@MMID303]

I like it!

[@JosephMcCarthy5207]

very good cart for the price, i use on my lp-3 and its a lot better than my old 3600.

[@u.s.armyvet8947]

The 3600 is a hidden gem and really under rated IMO. You can upgrade the stylus on these. I did the RigB mod on mine and upgraded the stock stylus with an Analogis, Nude Elliptical, Synthetic Black Diamond. You can look up the RigB mod and Analogis stylus by doing a search. I basically took a $25.00 cartridge and modified it to sound like a $300.00 cart. for less than a hundred dollars. I’d say it sounds just as good as an Ortofon 2M Blue, but at a fraction of the cost. I learned something plus I had fun tweaking it. 😎

[@Recordology]

Agreed! If it cost more - it would be more popular lol!

[@WLIDWLID-xb6zn]

ps another question , can you say how better the sound increases nuying a more expensive stylus? like does it change bass treble mid inputs ? or the overall tones? clarity?

[@Recordology]

Overall tones and clarity.

[@MryPopnsYall]

Trying to select my first turntable. How does this one compare to the lp3xbt and lp120xbt.

[@Recordology]

This and the LP3 are full automatics so I would recommend one of them - the LP3 edges this out slightly.

[@Cadpat07]

I may have missed it but can you confirm at all if the audio Technica turn tables are made in Taiwan? Or where they are made?

[@Recordology]

The LP70X is made in China.

[@Recordology]

Almost all of Audio Technica turntables (except the LP30 series) are made by Hanpin.

[@Cadpat07]

@@Recordology that’s unfortunate. I thought all their turn tables were made in Japan or Taiwan. I could have sworn I seen somewhere they were.

[@absinthedream9668]

Attractive TT & certainly a step up on the LP60 with a nicer tone arm & upgradable cart, the price in Australia makes it a somewhat silly option though if you can find a deal on an LP3 for very little more & even cheaper 2nd hand obviously.

[@Cadpat07]

Is an anti-skating needed? I see it doesn’t have one. New to this stuff. I have subscribed:) if you can please answer the 3 comments I have, it will help a lot!

[@Recordology]

It has a factory adjusted anti skate since the cart is non replaceable.

[@fartwell2000]

Spring controlled tracking force? looks to be a spring at rear of tone arm. But that's fine.

[@Jammerk40]

Hey would the 45 rpm adapter fit on the back of the tone arm it sure does look like it would?

[@Recordology]

Interesting idea but no its too thick....

[@stefanegger]

1:28 - The ATN91 is an upgrade for the AT3600L, but you have to be able to change the weight from 3,5 to 2,5 - not sure if the turntable you talk aout is able to do that.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

I too am a bit confused as to where audi9 technica is positioning this in their turntable lineup. I thought maybe it was a replacement for the LP120 but that is not an automatic turntable. It is only slightly more expensive than the LP 60 so maybe they’re going to phase out that model? I do prefer the statics of the LP 70 over the 60 though. I like that it is a larger plinth and has some nice color options as well. Did you know that they also released matching speakers for the turntable? I think they only come in black though.

[@Recordology]

Yes! I meant to mention those!

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@Recordology Yah, not sure how good they will be, but a nice option to have!

[@larrylarry1]

Legally, it does not void your warranty to open up devices. Includes, iPhones, radios, turntables. It's the right to repair law.

[@Recordology]

INTERESTING!