The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a highly capable direct-drive turntable engineered for vinyl enthusiasts who want professional-level performance with modern digital flexibility. Inspired by classic DJ turntable design yet refined for home audio environments, it features a high-torque motor that delivers fast, stable start-up and rotation, ensuring accurate playback of 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM records. Its precision-machined aluminum platter, adjustable anti-skate control, and fully manual S-shaped tonearm—with hydraulically damped lift and lockable rest—provide excellent groove tracking and reduced resonance for clean, detailed sound. The AT-LP120XUSB includes Audio-Technica’s AT-VM95E elliptical stylus cartridge, offering superb clarity and dynamics while allowing easy stylus upgrades as your listening preferences evolve. A built-in selectable phono preamp ensures compatibility with virtually any sound system, whether you connect to powered speakers, a stereo amplifier, or an external phono stage. One of its standout features is the USB output, enabling high-resolution digitization of vinyl collections using Mac or Windows recording software, preserving your favorite albums in digital formats. Its solid construction, intuitive controls, strobe platter with speed indicator, and pitch adjustment slider add both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Designed for listeners who appreciate both analog authenticity and digital convenience, the AT-LP120XUSB delivers excellent sound quality, versatility, and reliability, making it an ideal turntable for beginners, collectors, and aspiring audiophiles who want a premium, long-lasting vinyl experience.