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

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Includes: detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), power cable, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic sound pressure, do not position the turntable on top of or near any loudspeakers. 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. The AT-LP140XP is a fully manual turntable. Unlike the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X (which I reviewed here), which is a fully automatic record player, the AT-LP140XP has no automatic mechanism built inside 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.

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 is a high-end turntable, designed for DJs and avid music listeners alike. The AT-LP140XP features a new DC servo direct-drive motor for optimised audio performance. It also features adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and a dedicated phone-level output. That means that whether you’re placing the tonearm and stylus into the record groove to play a record or lifting the tonearm off the record once the final song finishes and returning it to its rest—you will be fully responsible for these tasks.

First, make sure your turntable is on a stable surface or table. Then, place the aluminum platter onto the spindle. Once you unbox the AT-LP140XP, I think there’s a few things you’ll be able to instantly appreciate about this turntable.

Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP

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.

The turntable is designed to connect to components that have a dedicated phono input, and it comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable with a robust 5.5 mV output. 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

With a starting torque of 2.2 kgf.cm, the AT-LP140XP turntable has the highest torque motor of the three. It is a professional-quality turntable designed for commercial use, but the well-damped chassis and platter make it suitable for home use as well. This motor features a reversible direction and offers three pitch adjustment ranges, +/-8%, +/-16% and +/- 24%. The 140 arrives with a cover but, if sound quality is a priority, I would recommend removing it before play to eradicate the inherent vibrations you get from it and the hinges. Loosely place the cover over the turntable when you’re not using it. Finally thumbs up to the platter on the 140 which includes a damping material underneath to reduce ringing. In this configuration, with a 2M Red attached, I was reminded just how close the 140 was in approach and price to the Fluance RT83: another lifestyle-oriented design with audiophile pretensions. The result was a score draw. The RT83 provided a complex midrange, layered with detail and a sense of refinement that the 140 couldn’t match. That said, the 140 was better in transient terms. The notion of notes starting and stopping on the dot. That element of precision and focus was notable with the 140. On this point, the 140 left the RT83 in its dust. Vocally, the RT83 provided a superior emotional complexity. An impassioned delivery that gave the RT83 a fragility and sensitivity. The 140 offered more life and vitality in the vocals. It provided greater energy and oomph to the vocal performance. Bass had character and an organic sense from the RT83 but greater punch and slam via the 140. The Reloop RP-8000 MK2 is the obvious choice for DJs who use digital vinyl system (DVS) software such as Serato or Traktor. It’s a clever hybrid turntable which includes controller features designed specifically for software.

If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered Niveau moteur, c'est parfait, couple très élevé, faites ce que vous voulez avec le plateau, le moteur suit avec une grande réactivité! 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.Almost all DJ turntables are now direct-drive models, meaning they have better pitch stability and more power than the cheap belt-drive models which used to be common entry-level options. More expensive options look very similar to cheaper models, which means it’s sometimes not obvious what more you’re getting for your money. 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). And as I mentioned earlier, the other feature some people may miss is the internal phono preamp. That’s something that’s available in the aforementioned LP120 turntables, but not here on the AT-LP140XP. 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 The 140 is a mature 120. Grown up, rather serious and better built but it retains its DJ aspirations. SOUND QUALITY