The turntable for playing vinyl through Bluetooth or wired speakers
- Amazon price
- $399.00
- Customer rating
- 4.7
- Customer reviews
- 1566
- Typical price over 90 days
- $437.57
- Difference
- $38.57 (9 percent)
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB-WH Wireless is a fully manual, three-speed turntable that fits a listening routine built around records. It handles 33, 45 and 78 RPM, so you can play LPs, singles and 78s without swapping gear. A direct-drive DC servo motor turns the platter, and the die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat helps keep playback steady.
We'd consider this a strong pick for a first serious turntable that can feed powered speakers, a stereo receiver or a computer. It arrives with a pre-mounted AT-HS6 headshell and AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge, so you're not starting from a bare tonearm. The balanced S-shaped tonearm has a hydraulically damped lift and a lockable rest, which makes cueing less fiddly.
At $399.00, it's $38.57 below the typical price over the last 90 days and the lowest we've seen.
How you'll connect it to your system
You can send audio three ways. Bluetooth wireless works with speakers and other devices that support it, and aptX Adaptive compatibility aims for a stable, high-quality link. For wired setups, the included dual RCA cable connects to powered speakers or a receiver. A USB cable connects to a computer for converting vinyl to digital.
The built-in switchable phono preamp lets you choose phono or line level, which matters if your receiver lacks a phono input. You also get variable pitch control with quartz speed lock, a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator, and a removable plug-type target light for cueing in low light. An AC adapter keeps AC-to-DC conversion outside the chassis to reduce noise in the signal chain.
Before buying, check that your speakers or receiver have the right input, and confirm your computer's recording software sees USB audio. For Bluetooth, verify your speaker supports the codec you want.
Where this turntable makes sense and when to skip it
This deck suits a living room, den or studio where you want one turntable that can play through modern wireless speakers and also digitize records. The damped base construction helps reduce low-frequency feedback, which is useful if your speakers sit on the same surface. The white finish stands out if that matches your space.
Skip it if you want fully automatic operation or a built-in speaker. This is a manual deck, so you cue the arm yourself. Also skip if you need a moving coil cartridge or a direct drive with higher torque for scratching. The AT-VM95E can be upgraded with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, which gives you a clear path later.
Check the cartridge stylus condition on arrival and confirm the platter spins at all three speeds before you settle in. If you plan to use Bluetooth, pair it once and keep the turntable within range.
Suits rooms where you want both wireless and wired playback from one deck.
Skip if you want automatic operation or a built-in speaker.
Confirm your speakers, receiver or computer accept the connection you plan to use.
Spec sheet
| Model | AT-LP120XBT-USB |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
