NEW Audio-Technica LP120XBTUSB Bluetooth Turntable overview

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In this video, we review the brand new Audio-Technica LP120XBTUSB Bluetooth Enabled Turntable, the latest version of the award-winning AT-LP120XUSB. We cover the pros & cons, test the Bluetooth connectivity, discuss your options for speaker/headphone pairings and review who this turntable is right for.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:30 LP120XBTUSB VS. LP120XUSB
02:08 Bluetooth Connectivity
03:01 Turntable Design
04:05 Switchable pre-amp
04:20 Key Features
05:36 Bluetooth Setup
06:43 Connecting to headphones
07:11 Recommended speaker pairings
10:55 Who is this turntable right for?
11:48 Pros & Cons
12:52 Summary
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[@omkartodkar7207]

This is a very comprehensive video. Thank you for sharing the setup options as well, especially recommendation of speakers and amps. Look forward to other such videos.

[@MisterSnowman97]

Fantastic review. Everything I needed to know, and nothing I didn’t.

[@smarthomesounds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@quiantenickens]

I'm so glad you paired this turntable with something from Marshall it's the perfect set up

[@rustymixer2886]

Why not use best speakers him saying hooking this mid range tt to mid range speakers was dumb get best speakers like nady monitors with 250wa

[@deepoe]

Thanks for the video. Best one i've watched for this turntable. Cheers.

[@rustymixer2886]

Thorough video great video subbed

[@yeisonrodriguez6451]

After watching this video, I had to subscribe! Great review!!

[@smarthomesounds]

Welcome aboard!

[@brianearl5517]

great review im buying one now

[@toneyisaiah3556]

Useful info on audio equipment.

[@dennisrodash3763]

A lot more impressed with your office. I love that coffee machine.

[@salildhar5112]

Very useful information. I have already ordered one for me

[@moejaime2654]

THANK TO THE POINT AND NO NONSENSE !

[@rpg896]

Very nice video, thanks.

[@seand67]

Nice review

[@rustymixer2886]

Great video

[@richmck007]

Would this turntable connect with a Stanmore 1 from Marshall..? I heard you mention the Stanmore 2 and the Acton 2, which I also have but it would be ideal be great for the Stanmore 1 as well. I enjoy your explanations when you review products. Thanks for making it all sound so easy as it should be.

[@jdsimz8147]

I'm so getting one!!!!

[@moniqueduchossois1958]

bonne platine rien a voire avec c est platine qui coute beaucoup plus cher et qui ne vale rien

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great review, thanks for sharing.

[@smarthomesounds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gianlucav5608]

Nice video! finally an insight into bluetooth! can you manage the volume from the headphones?!

[@Mrfaceman76]

Yes you can

[@ZaphodBeeblebrox42]

Are the line level/phono outs still enabled when connected to a BT device?

[@drummerbhoyshug]

Very informative Lads great vid, I for one would really consider this Turntable, at present I own a Technics SL BD22 and love it, my only gripe with it is the straight tone arm & you can't adjust the weight or tracking force of the said arm, they are factory set, it has a p mount cartridge so it's pretty limited, the more I think about it, I'm definitely going to purchase one of these ! 👍😁

[@paolomaggio8963]

Could pair your phone as well with this turntable? I mean for putting on music from streaming while having speakers plugged into it?

[@daveyboy8907]

Can you use a Bluetooth speaker and powered speakers at the same time?? Hoping so the more the better.

[@galacticpush]

Can this hook directly up to my Akai MPCX sampler? Can I hook up directly eliminating a DJ mixer?

[@xmj6830]

I wondered how this model compare in sound quality with the Yamaha TT-S303. Thanks

[@fraserhorne2060]

I recently bought this turntable but my bluetooth speakers don't have a volume control on them and the sound came blasting out it any thoughts?

[@kluciaa]

super helpful, thanks!

[@taranagnew436]

does the light help with aligning the stylus with the 1st track?

[@jonny9365]

Does ATH-SR30BT headphones be compatible with the turntable? There’s like an on and off switch on the headphones but it never connects to the player

[@clarification007]

Great info! I was on the edge to buy the AT LP120XUSB then the BlueTooth is an interesting plus, I like your great and useful comments. I have plenty of old disc in low conditions and some 78 rpm, it is better to get another lower quality needle to save the good green stylus? but tu use the AT-VMN95C? At 3 Min50 sec, the stylus seems very close to the vinyl! A weight adjustment is needed?!

[@clarification007]

”... the stylus is very close to the disc ” Poor stylus! 😟

[@ziggystardew6268]

Hi there, great video - thanks! I have something of a newbie question, if you'll forgive me in advance - i am thinking of purchasing this turntable and want to connect it to my Dell PC speakers and subwoofer. I was wondering, could you simply use one adapter cable to do this, with a (female) Aux line to (female) RCA leads to use the turntable with my Dell speakers? I ask, because I saw another KZbinr say you could do this, yet I would have assumed that one would need a powered adapter to covert the analogue signal to digital. For context, I want to connect the (RCA) output of the AT-LP120xBT to my Dell Zylux A525 PC speakers and subwoofer, using a cable like this one on Amazon - J&D 3.5 mm to 2 RCA Cable, Gold Plated Copper Shell Heavy Duty 3.5mm Female to 2RCA Female Stereo Audio RCA Cable Adapter. Alternatively - and this is more left of field - but could I get a USB to (female) aux input adapter to do this, given there is a USB out? I haven’t a clue, thanks for your help. Thanks in advance! James

[@Chiroman527]

Jonathon, I have this TT. I have it connected to my Denon DHA-800H Receiver via the Phono Input connection. I've learned that in order to use the BT function on the TT, flip the switch from Phono to Line on the TT. A new question to you and others out there: I would like to split the TT output signal to deliver the signal to both the Denon Receiver and to a Tascam CD Recorder. The purpose is to be able to record the LPs to the Tascam Unit W/O having to switch wires from the Denon Receiver to the Tascam unit ? Would a pair of Y RCA splitter cables work? Whereby , the 2 out put TT RCAs would split into 4 . 2 RCAs would connect to the Denon and 2 RCAs would connect to the Tascam. The Tascam CD recorder has a Toslink digital output connection to the Denon , so that I could monitor the CD recordings through the Denon Receiver without engaging the Phono input ?

[@michellebrown3482]

I am having trouble pairing to my samsung soundbar, do you have any tips

[@rustymixer2886]

🇯🇵 is back 🙌

[@Spacerboy]

Are there any big differences to Pioneer PLX500-K?

[@chrisbooth2712]

I have this turntable connected to a soundbar system (which includes a subwoofer by Bluetooth. I have no receiver and/or pre-amp. Just the turntable and Bluetooth soundbar system. If I turn the volume up on the soundbar above about 60% I begin getting a very bad humming sound. If I turn the subwoofer off it stops. I've tried placing the subwoofer on a foam bad to isolate vibrations thru the floor and that didn't help. I move the subwoofer as far away from the turntable as possible (approx. 20') and that didn't help. If I turn the subwoofer off while playing a record the humming stops. I checked the turntable cartridge and it seems fine. Listening to the TV through the soundbar produces no hum. Just the turntable. I've read that this could be a grounding issue (ground loop) and the fix is to ground it to your receiver or pre-amp but I am using neither. Also, the turntable and the soundbar are around 10' apart from one another. Can you give me any suggestions on how to fix this issue? It's very annoying.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Will this Bluetooth turntable pair with the Apple AirPod Max Bluetooth headphones?

[@gavinbellizzi2881]

great review, would anybody happen to know if the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones would connect with out any issues to this vinyl player. TIA 😊

[@fenixvampyr1154]

The app for pairin devive, what is?? Im crazy and i cant not connect my AT-LP120XBT-USB with a bt speaker ZK202 Zamkol Bluetooth

[@riccardomasu]

Thanks for this great content. Why is this not considered as a Dj turntable? I thought that pitch control and direct drive would be the only two required features for a DJ!

[@richmck007]

Durability is essential as well. I have two Technics SL 1200 from new in 1987 and have never given me issues. Will this last longer than ten years for deejay use..? I ask, as this is not a deejay manufactured deck and with most products today, ten years is about how long things last… Invest where it is viable.

[@tomassilva1385]

Hi! Can you please explain why does it not work for DJ mixing? Thank you for the review

[@ricflomusic]

I've heard it's great for scratching but you need to change the stylus

[@daveyboy8907]

This or a reloop in same price range?? thanks

[@stuartchenhm]

anyone tried connecting this with Devialet speaker via bluetooth? not sure if it works and thought to check before I invest in this turntable. thank you!

[@tobiasrybing5631]

Hello! My Sony ps-lx310bt is connected to a preamp device and the therefore the switch is set to phono. When I want to use my Bluetooth headphones I just press the button, nothing more. Anyone knows if this turntable works the same way? I mean, can it be connected the same way as my Sony and just press the Bluetooth button when I want to listen with headphones?

[@nasirbhati8834]

This Amazon available

[@jdsimz8147]

Ended up getting one of these. Very nice turntable. My only con is that the Bluetooth will only work if the turntable is on line mode. So if you have it on phono running through your stereo and you wanted to run a Bluetooth in another room you couldn't do it. If I would have known that I would have just got the regular 120xUSB.

[@natevilla985]

What kind of speakers do you use ?

[@jdsimz8147]

@@natevilla985 I purchased a Sony stereo receiver some sony bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer. Got it all on bestbuy.com at a Black Friday sale, only spent $275 on the whole thing excluding the turntable. Sounds great.

[@svobodasimon1185]

Hi man thanks for this. I set up mine this afternoon. I have a question in case you or someone can give me a suggestion. I found the arm balance easily but the issue is that when i found that balance by chance or no idea how the corresponding number on the counterweight was already zero. So i just left it like that and turned the counterweight until no. 2 and adjusted the anti skate at 2 as suggested by an official set up video i found on you tube. Do you think that is ok? It seems working fine i just want to do the correct thing not to damage the cartridge or the vinyls. Thanks for your suggestion.

[@smarthomesounds]

Yes, that's what I also did on my AT turntable.

[@svobodasimon1185]

@@smarthomesounds thank you!

[@christilly7967]

Do you know if this can be paired with an Onkyo TX-NR696 via Bluetooth please?

[@smarthomesounds]

Hi Chris, Yes this will pair with your Onkyo. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@titsonaboar5654]

This is about $350 to $400 now? Is it still worth it for the price or qre there better options

[@rogerturner1881]

CONS 3/ does not stop at the end of the disc and lift up [this is a no no]. This could be included on a future upgrade, and i think then it would sell more. I have bought this black model and i will try it out. I have a TECHNICS SL 1300 as my default pick up. How would i connect it to my system [amplifier]? is there a adaptor or other accessory

[@gromchina]

My LP60xbt has automatic start/stop, and this bigger model doesen’t. What a shame, I was looking forward to switch to 120 but I think I will save money for technics :/

[@Snake65]

can this be connected to a Naim Unity Atom? Or just bluetooth speakers?

[@smarthomesounds]

Hi Eric, yes this can be connected to Unity Atom via a wired connection. Hope this helps.

[@buffhottie]

Could this be connected to a Bluetooth soundbar? I’ve got an LG SN7CY

[@Ayuchuco]

Yes, man. I have purchased this turntable days ago and it does connect to my Samsung soundbar.

[@puppypaws937]

Thanks for this video. I've just bought one from Richer Sounds; in fact I've not even set it up - it's still packed! But is it my imagination or is the record that you are playing, exceedingly dirty??? I've always believed that dust is vinyl's worst enemy. Or has the thinking changed? 😄😄😄

[@tarunsangeet6816]

LOL.

[@ramdaspauskar1950]

What is the price in india

[@rustymixer2886]

Reverse button ?

[@philipjonsson7076]

Is it easy to assemble for a complete rookie? I'm looking into buying my very first turntable and this looks like it would be perfect.

[@jdsimz8147]

It's easy, I'm a noob too but adjusting the arm is not hard at all.

[@paulcunliffe7660]

I recently bought the LP120XUSB version and was very quick and easy to set up.

[@Chiroman527]

Yes, very easy. You can look at Audio Technica's web site and /or KZbin video which fully describes how to do it.

[@reyna4870]

@@paulcunliffe7660 have you had any problems with it? I’ve heard the anti skate doesn’t work.

[@clarification007]

@@reyna4870 Anti-Skate, work perfectly, but be certain it is super straightly flat with a level.

[@Hjt31]

Does having Bluetooth at all benefit the vinyl sound? I’m sure thats dumb but I don’t really care about Bluetooth and I sort of want to get the 120xusb without Bt but for some reason I thought BT tables also help with better vinyl sound.

[@james-xf1ox]

BT does not help vinyl sound, it's just a bonus feature.

[@champg2230]

So I’m having trouble with the needle and cartridge because it’s dragging itself on my records and idk how to set it up Where it won’t do that and the cartridge and needle Should be lifted up a little

[@jamieso7]

I had the exact same issue with mine until I followed this video by Audio Technica step by step. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ndiomAn7mHfqc

[@furtadoe]

Any eta on when it will be in stock

[@smarthomesounds]

Hi Eric, we are looking at 23rd June as an ETA at the moment so not too long! Hope this helps.

[@gk_knight]

I find the built in preamp gives weak bass / lacks oomph. Would an external preamp help? My speakers are very powerful powered Edifiers.

[@carlyonbay45]

Can this be used with just bluetooth headphones WITHOUT needing another amp or hifi to plug into it ?

[@Mrfaceman76]

Yes

[@woutlammertink9567]

Anybody knows if this comes to europe? I know it's available in UK but i live in netherlands and i can only find it in usa and uk. Can somebody help me?

[@dareal5401]

Hi, ja man bij coolblue. Ze zijn wel bijna uitverkocht

[@LTRobin13]

Does this link up with Amazon's Alexa?

[@smarthomesounds]

Hi Loretta, the turntable does not have Alexa built in directly so would need to be supported through the powered speaker or amplifier that you connect it to. However, even still , Alexa will not be able to get a turntable to play as it's not one of her skills but can of course be used for general music playback on the speaker that's connected to the turntable. Hope that helps.

[@nicholassmith7723]

Does it come in silver like the non-bt model?

[@smarthomesounds]

Hi Nicholas, yes it also comes in silver.

[@user-ls2jg7vl2h]

Smart Home Sounds Ltd. where can I find the silver ?

[@nicholassmith7723]

@@user-ls2jg7vl2h I couldn't find it either. Every retailer is only listing black for the bluetooth enabled model

[@user-ls2jg7vl2h]

Nicholas Smith i don’t think it’s available it just came out recently and audio technica first releases black color. I have the audio technica mx50 bt and same thing only in black

[@Chiroman527]

I have the LP-120XUSB, and now just saw this !!! My key question is: If you hook up to the Amp/ Receiver (in my case a Denon DHA-800H ), via the Phono connection (the Denon has it's own Phono Amp) and still like to use the BT feature of the AT , do you need to disconnect it from the Denon or can you solely change the switch in the back of the TT to Line vs. Phono. When connected to the Receiver, the switch is on Phono on the TT. ??? THX for the very fine explanation in this video. PS: I would use the BT feature to connect to 2 JBLs Charge 3s in other room in the house and/or to BT headphones? (BTW, which BT headphones would you recommend?.

[@mastervip10]

Take a look at Audio Technica KZbin channel. You only have to switch from Line to Phono

[@superradness]

How do I get it to NOT connect to a speaker? Is there a way to turn the function off?

[@jkmfaulk]

I'm having the same issue. Did you ever figure this out?

[@xmj6830]

You don't pair it !..?

[@ogcidman911]

When connected to Bluetooth does anyone else hear a little bit of audio coming from underneath the turntable? It’s really low volume but I can hear it when I get close to the vinyl player. Might be something to do with the way the bt outputs it’s audio wirelessly

[@fahginah]

That's just the needle playing the track dude 👍🏽 if you have a silent house and play a record with no volume you can always hear it. Just like the old gramma phones

[@MrBfg586]

Just get Klipsch R-51PM speakers, your welcome.

[@basslover1345]

Great speakers. I have the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BZ

[@steveamies238]

The stylus that comes with it is budget as best

[@johntitor1237]

This is considered a beginner turn table?

[@smarthomesounds]

Yes, this would make a great beginner turntable. It's easy to set up and use day-to-day.

[@matthewdale956]

If it’s not a DJ turntable why bother putting a pitch control on it 🤔

[@TemujinScott80]

I’m not a DJ and prefer the pitch Some recordings require that sometimes

[@robsemail]

also, people who collect 78 rpm records like having the pitch slider. Audio Technica makes an excellent cartridge for 78 rpm records which fits this turntable’s tonearm. Many record players cannot be fitted with such a cartridge, and so this one has that niche, and the pitch slider allows listeners to fine tune the pitch, since records printed during that era were often not precisely 78 rpm. Having said that, I think it’s ridiculous to not call this a deejay turntable. It has all the features a deejay needs in a turntable; it’s just that a professional deejay with years of experience will find those features somewhat lacking, although still functional. A lot of deejays use LP120s, and you can find videos of them performing sets with it here on youtube.

[@andrescadabid3022]

Not sure the conversion from analog to digital to a Bluetooth signal is good sound quality…..

[@radic888]

It’s a shame it doesn’t come in silver.

[@robertcoulter7592]

Too many adverts geezer... Jarring

[@rustymixer2886]

Mid range turntable with mid range speakers no use high range speakers!

[@UttRConcrete]

The Bluetooth on this thing is clunky and needs to be fixed in the next iteration. Nothing pairs to this, what bad design!

[@thefoxarea]

Half of this video is a bloody advert for speakers.

[@rowdyperson6393]

Everything you have said is confusing. I want speakers that a great listening experience . You are saying I cant have this and that unlkess I have this and that

[@PhuckHue2]

ugh what a junk turntable

[@NathanMcCabe88]

Why?

[@PhuckHue2]

@@NathanMcCabe88 There is too much shit wrong with it. do a search

[@clarification007]

@@PhuckHue2 / Ha!, Ha! Then bo buy a naked model à $4000.

[@PhuckHue2]

@@clarification007 I have a real Technics turntable. I don't have to buy overpriced junk

[@clarification007]

@@PhuckHue2 That comment is more clear! 👍🏼

[@littlejoetejano]

Now In 2023, this turntable is now $399.99

[@smarthomesounds]

Cost of living strikes again :-(

[@Lasthair]

Is it worth it?

[@danieltrujillo3570]

Absolutely ​@@Lasthair

[@nuray70]

How to connect th,s to Hegel H390 ?