Discover the joy of vinyl with the AT-LP70X Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable, a brilliant entry point for budding audiophiles ready to embrace the rich, warm sound that only records can provide. This thoughtfully designed turntable caters perfectly to newcomers who want to enjoy the complete ritual of vinyl listening - from browsing record shops to carefully placing that special album on the platter and settling in with the artwork whilst the music plays exactly as the artist envisioned. The AT-LP70X handles both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records with ease, making it versatile enough for your entire collection. Its built-in switchable phono preamp offers excellent flexibility, allowing direct connection to home stereo systems, powered speakers, or other audio components regardless of whether they feature dedicated phono inputs. For those seeking wireless convenience, the AT-LP70XBT variant includes Bluetooth connectivity, seamlessly bridging analogue warmth with modern convenience.
Discover the joy of vinyl with the AT-LP70X Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable, a brilliant entry point for budding audiophiles ready to embrace the rich, warm sound that only records can provide. This thoughtfully designed turntable caters perfectly to newcomers who want to enjoy the complete ritual of vinyl listening - from browsing record shops to carefully placing that special album on the platter and settling in with the artwork whilst the music plays exactly as the artist envisioned. The AT-LP70X handles both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records with ease, making it versatile enough for your entire collection. Its built-in switchable phono preamp offers excellent flexibility, allowing direct connection to home stereo systems, powered speakers, or other audio components regardless of whether they feature dedicated phono inputs. For those seeking wireless convenience, the AT-LP70XBT variant includes Bluetooth connectivity, seamlessly bridging analogue warmth with modern convenience.
Discover the joy of vinyl with the AT-LP70X Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable, a brilliant entry point for budding audiophiles ready to embrace the rich, warm sound that only records can provide. This thoughtfully designed turntable caters perfectly to newcomers who want to enjoy the complete ritual of vinyl listening - from browsing record shops to carefully placing that special album on the platter and settling in with the artwork whilst the music plays exactly as the artist envisioned. The AT-LP70X handles both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records with ease, making it versatile enough for your entire collection. Its built-in switchable phono preamp offers excellent flexibility, allowing direct connection to home stereo systems, powered speakers, or other audio components regardless of whether they feature dedicated phono inputs. For those seeking wireless convenience, the AT-LP70XBT variant includes Bluetooth connectivity, seamlessly bridging analogue warmth with modern convenience.
Discover the joy of vinyl with the AT-LP70X Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable, a brilliant entry point for budding audiophiles ready to embrace the rich, warm sound that only records can provide. This thoughtfully designed turntable caters perfectly to newcomers who want to enjoy the complete ritual of vinyl listening - from browsing record shops to carefully placing that special album on the platter and settling in with the artwork whilst the music plays exactly as the artist envisioned. The AT-LP70X handles both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records with ease, making it versatile enough for your entire collection. Its built-in switchable phono preamp offers excellent flexibility, allowing direct connection to home stereo systems, powered speakers, or other audio components regardless of whether they feature dedicated phono inputs. For those seeking wireless convenience, the AT-LP70XBT variant includes Bluetooth connectivity, seamlessly bridging analogue warmth with modern convenience.
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This player is for the next step up to a few steps up. My old record player had the speakers built in and sounded nice, this one is for when your ready to take the next step in the journey to really enjoying the record to it’s fullest capability, but not completely jump off the cliff, instead take a step down as you can. The first thing to talk about is the cartridge. My first record player I didn’t really understand the importance of it and trying to find a replacement was impossible. This cartridge can be the AT-VM95C that comes on it and sounds awesome, but if you feel like stepping up the quality, there is an entire supported range of VM95s at an extremely varied price range, of course the higher quality the stylus is the more a worn record will show it wear, so ... MoreThis player is for the next step up to a few steps up. My old record player had the speakers built in and sounded nice, this one is for when your ready to take the next step in the journey to really enjoying the record to it’s fullest capability, but not completely jump off the cliff, instead take a step down as you can. The first thing to talk about is the cartridge. My first record player I didn’t really understand the importance of it and trying to find a replacement was impossible. This cartridge can be the AT-VM95C that comes on it and sounds awesome, but if you feel like stepping up the quality, there is an entire supported range of VM95s at an extremely varied price range, of course the higher quality the stylus is the more a worn record will show it wear, so having a few different cartridges may be a good thing if you are wanting high quality styluses.You can hit start and let it move the tonearm or you can manually lift the tonearm and put it on the record to start. There is a pause lever as well as a tonearm lock. There is an adapater for smaller records but no place to store it besides just setting it down, i wish there was a way to keep tiny hands from easily absconding with it. For outputs there is a ground, and left and right audio as well as the ability to have phono or line out.For those beginning their journey, phono is a small signal directly from the cartridge versus line is an amplified signal that would the same from an mp3 player. What this really means is that if Line can work with just about any speaker out there, however phono will need a preamp, media center (with a phono input) or speakers with a phono input. I appreciate the line out as it is usable with any speakers you have and can be enjoyed immediately without having to invest in speakers immediately if you don’t have some really nice ones already. When you're ready you can design the system, you want to enjoy the turntable to its fullest.Overall, I love the design, it sounds great, I love that I can build the system I want, whether it is an entire media center or just two powered phone bookshelf speakers.
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The audio-technica AT-LP70X is, of course, an audio appliance and should be judged primarily on audio characteristics. Hower, I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on its appearance as turntable likely will be featured in an audiophile’s equipment stack. Its predominate color is a flat black accented by a stylish array of coper. The platter itself is aluminum, adding another slight metallic meme to the equipment without looking industrial. Overall, it’s beautiful and simple.Assembly was easy thanks to a streamlined Quick Start Guide. Everything needed is in the box, including a 45 RPM adaptor. (Cool in 2024!) My only complaint was the excessive use of Styrofoam packaging which, at least where I live, is not recyclable.The few controls are clear, simple and easily ... MoreThe audio-technica AT-LP70X is, of course, an audio appliance and should be judged primarily on audio characteristics. Hower, I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on its appearance as turntable likely will be featured in an audiophile’s equipment stack. Its predominate color is a flat black accented by a stylish array of coper. The platter itself is aluminum, adding another slight metallic meme to the equipment without looking industrial. Overall, it’s beautiful and simple.Assembly was easy thanks to a streamlined Quick Start Guide. Everything needed is in the box, including a 45 RPM adaptor. (Cool in 2024!) My only complaint was the excessive use of Styrofoam packaging which, at least where I live, is not recyclable.The few controls are clear, simple and easily discernable, even in low light. As an “automatic” turntable, using it could not be easier. Simply put the record on the platter and push Start. The arm moves into place and drops on the outermost groove. If users want to move to another band they lightly push the Lift Control Lever (no hands on the tonearm) and move the arm. A revers tap on the lever allows the arm to drop silently to the record.I have neither the equipment nor the ears to assess audio quality. What I can say (after listening to both sides of six LPs) is that the music sounded great. I highly recommend the AT-LP70X.
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The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is a fantastic entry-level turntable; it is an excellent choice for vinyl enthusiasts and newcomers alike. It does offer good quality sound, and it is also easy to use.The AT-LP70X comes with easy-to-follow instructions to put it together as well as, how to play your records, how to change the different speeds and how to connect it to your sound.The sound is impressive for an entry-level turntable and the stylus can be replaced easily as well as upgraded for a more refined sound. Either way it delivers clear, detailed audio with good bass.As for the connection, this turntable comes with RCA cables with a ground wire to connect it using the line output, connect this to the receiver and done. Also, on the phono position it bypasses ... MoreThe Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is a fantastic entry-level turntable; it is an excellent choice for vinyl enthusiasts and newcomers alike. It does offer good quality sound, and it is also easy to use.The AT-LP70X comes with easy-to-follow instructions to put it together as well as, how to play your records, how to change the different speeds and how to connect it to your sound.The sound is impressive for an entry-level turntable and the stylus can be replaced easily as well as upgraded for a more refined sound. Either way it delivers clear, detailed audio with good bass.As for the connection, this turntable comes with RCA cables with a ground wire to connect it using the line output, connect this to the receiver and done. Also, on the phono position it bypasses the turntables internal phono preamp it can be connected to powered speakers as well as other devices.As for the fully automatic operation, this is one of the nice features this turntable offers, it is very easy to use and convenient. The tonearm lifts and places itself at the beginning of the record and returns to its place after it has played the entire record, it goes back to its place and turns off. The tonearm is gentle on my records, and I do not have to worry about scratching them. We can listen to both 33 and 45 RPM records.The AT-LP70X features a sleek, modern design available in three colors: black/gray, white/silver, and black/bronze and the last one is the one we liked because it goes with our décor. Its three-piece, anti-resonance chassis although made of plastic, feels well-made and well built. It does not have adjustable feet.Overall, the AT-LP70X is a great choice as an entry-level turntable, it does offer excellent sound quality, it is easy to use, it looks attractive, and it is well made. Audio Techinca does offer another option that includes a wireless Bluetooth connection.
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Audio-Technica LP70X Belt Drive Turntable
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This player is for the next step up to a few steps up. My old record player had the speakers built in and sounded nice, this one is for when your ready to take the next step in the journey to really enjoying the record to it’s fullest capability, but not completely jump off the cliff, instead take a step down as you can. The first thing to talk about is the cartridge. My first record player I didn’t really understand the importance of it and trying to find a replacement was impossible. This cartridge can be the AT-VM95C that comes on it and sounds awesome, but if you feel like stepping up the quality, there is an entire supported range of VM95s at an extremely varied price range, of course the higher quality the stylus is the more a worn record will show it wear, so ... MoreThis player is for the next step up to a few steps up. My old record player had the speakers built in and sounded nice, this one is for when your ready to take the next step in the journey to really enjoying the record to it’s fullest capability, but not completely jump off the cliff, instead take a step down as you can. The first thing to talk about is the cartridge. My first record player I didn’t really understand the importance of it and trying to find a replacement was impossible. This cartridge can be the AT-VM95C that comes on it and sounds awesome, but if you feel like stepping up the quality, there is an entire supported range of VM95s at an extremely varied price range, of course the higher quality the stylus is the more a worn record will show it wear, so having a few different cartridges may be a good thing if you are wanting high quality styluses.You can hit start and let it move the tonearm or you can manually lift the tonearm and put it on the record to start. There is a pause lever as well as a tonearm lock. There is an adapater for smaller records but no place to store it besides just setting it down, i wish there was a way to keep tiny hands from easily absconding with it. For outputs there is a ground, and left and right audio as well as the ability to have phono or line out.For those beginning their journey, phono is a small signal directly from the cartridge versus line is an amplified signal that would the same from an mp3 player. What this really means is that if Line can work with just about any speaker out there, however phono will need a preamp, media center (with a phono input) or speakers with a phono input. I appreciate the line out as it is usable with any speakers you have and can be enjoyed immediately without having to invest in speakers immediately if you don’t have some really nice ones already. When you're ready you can design the system, you want to enjoy the turntable to its fullest.Overall, I love the design, it sounds great, I love that I can build the system I want, whether it is an entire media center or just two powered phone bookshelf speakers.
The audio-technica AT-LP70X is, of course, an audio appliance and should be judged primarily on audio characteristics. Hower, I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on its appearance as turntable likely will be featured in an audiophile’s equipment stack. Its predominate color is a flat black accented by a stylish array of coper. The platter itself is aluminum, adding another slight metallic meme to the equipment without looking industrial. Overall, it’s beautiful and simple.Assembly was easy thanks to a streamlined Quick Start Guide. Everything needed is in the box, including a 45 RPM adaptor. (Cool in 2024!) My only complaint was the excessive use of Styrofoam packaging which, at least where I live, is not recyclable.The few controls are clear, simple and easily ... MoreThe audio-technica AT-LP70X is, of course, an audio appliance and should be judged primarily on audio characteristics. Hower, I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on its appearance as turntable likely will be featured in an audiophile’s equipment stack. Its predominate color is a flat black accented by a stylish array of coper. The platter itself is aluminum, adding another slight metallic meme to the equipment without looking industrial. Overall, it’s beautiful and simple.Assembly was easy thanks to a streamlined Quick Start Guide. Everything needed is in the box, including a 45 RPM adaptor. (Cool in 2024!) My only complaint was the excessive use of Styrofoam packaging which, at least where I live, is not recyclable.The few controls are clear, simple and easily discernable, even in low light. As an “automatic” turntable, using it could not be easier. Simply put the record on the platter and push Start. The arm moves into place and drops on the outermost groove. If users want to move to another band they lightly push the Lift Control Lever (no hands on the tonearm) and move the arm. A revers tap on the lever allows the arm to drop silently to the record.I have neither the equipment nor the ears to assess audio quality. What I can say (after listening to both sides of six LPs) is that the music sounded great. I highly recommend the AT-LP70X.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is a fantastic entry-level turntable; it is an excellent choice for vinyl enthusiasts and newcomers alike. It does offer good quality sound, and it is also easy to use.The AT-LP70X comes with easy-to-follow instructions to put it together as well as, how to play your records, how to change the different speeds and how to connect it to your sound.The sound is impressive for an entry-level turntable and the stylus can be replaced easily as well as upgraded for a more refined sound. Either way it delivers clear, detailed audio with good bass.As for the connection, this turntable comes with RCA cables with a ground wire to connect it using the line output, connect this to the receiver and done. Also, on the phono position it bypasses ... MoreThe Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is a fantastic entry-level turntable; it is an excellent choice for vinyl enthusiasts and newcomers alike. It does offer good quality sound, and it is also easy to use.The AT-LP70X comes with easy-to-follow instructions to put it together as well as, how to play your records, how to change the different speeds and how to connect it to your sound.The sound is impressive for an entry-level turntable and the stylus can be replaced easily as well as upgraded for a more refined sound. Either way it delivers clear, detailed audio with good bass.As for the connection, this turntable comes with RCA cables with a ground wire to connect it using the line output, connect this to the receiver and done. Also, on the phono position it bypasses the turntables internal phono preamp it can be connected to powered speakers as well as other devices.As for the fully automatic operation, this is one of the nice features this turntable offers, it is very easy to use and convenient. The tonearm lifts and places itself at the beginning of the record and returns to its place after it has played the entire record, it goes back to its place and turns off. The tonearm is gentle on my records, and I do not have to worry about scratching them. We can listen to both 33 and 45 RPM records.The AT-LP70X features a sleek, modern design available in three colors: black/gray, white/silver, and black/bronze and the last one is the one we liked because it goes with our décor. Its three-piece, anti-resonance chassis although made of plastic, feels well-made and well built. It does not have adjustable feet.Overall, the AT-LP70X is a great choice as an entry-level turntable, it does offer excellent sound quality, it is easy to use, it looks attractive, and it is well made. Audio Techinca does offer another option that includes a wireless Bluetooth connection.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X fully automatic belt-drive turntable is versatile, easy to use, has great audio quality and is very affordableDescriptionAudio-Technica has been making great turntables for a long time. The AT-LP70X reflects their history of quality and high performance audio.The chassis is designed to dampen unwanted noise and resonance, and the aluminum platter and drive system produce very stable rotation.The phono cartridge is not removable, but the stylus can be replaced and there are five options in the AT-VM95 series. The turntable shipped with the AT-VMN95C conical stylus.In addition to phono level output, a switchable internal pre-amp allows line level output to devices like powered speakers or an AVR that doesn’t support phono input. ... MoreThe Audio-Technica AT-LP70X fully automatic belt-drive turntable is versatile, easy to use, has great audio quality and is very affordableDescriptionAudio-Technica has been making great turntables for a long time. The AT-LP70X reflects their history of quality and high performance audio.The chassis is designed to dampen unwanted noise and resonance, and the aluminum platter and drive system produce very stable rotation.The phono cartridge is not removable, but the stylus can be replaced and there are five options in the AT-VM95 series. The turntable shipped with the AT-VMN95C conical stylus.In addition to phono level output, a switchable internal pre-amp allows line level output to devices like powered speakers or an AVR that doesn’t support phono input. If fully automatic pushbutton operation isn’t your thing, the turntable can be operated manually. It plays both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records.ImpressionsThe AT-LP70X was incredibly well packaged for shipping. Set up involved some very minor assembly, no tools were required.My impression is that it’s a very nice looking turntable, stylish and interesting. Fully automatic operation works without any problems, it’s very easy to use.The turntable audio quality is excellent. I still have an older component stereo system with a very good quality turntable. Listening closely with headphones, I couldn’t hear any discernible differences playing the same LPs on each turntable.A few years ago I got the urge to digitize my vinyl collection. I use Audacity for the heavy lifting, with a couple other tools to edit cover images and modify audio file metadata. For an additional comparison, I digitized an album side using each turntable. Audacity displays the audio waveforms and can plot frequency content.There aren’t any notable differences between the waveforms from each turntable. Neither appears noisier or cleaner than the other. The only real difference is a bit more signal amplitude from the AT-LP70X than from my older turntable. Plots of frequency content from each turntable tell the same story and are almost identical except for amplitude. The differences are few, small and hard to find.Audio-Technica describes the AT-LP70X as the perfect beginner turntable, which I think may be an understatement! It performs like a high quality turntable at a budget price point.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is a great, stylish turntable that’s an easy way for someone to get into playing vinyl albums. It’s very simple to use and the setup is a breeze, and if one wants to pursue further upgrades, the replaceable stylus allows for more advanced models from the one included.I really liked the copper accents on this model–I feel like it gives an excellent “retro” feel to the record player, like it’s part of a 1970s hi-fi system. On the back are RCA left/right audio jacks, the binding post for the grounding wire, the selector switch for either phono preamp or line-out settings, and the power input. The included RCA cables (with grounding wire) are a bit short, so unless you can get quite close to your receiver or speakers, you may need longer ... MoreThe Audio-Technica AT-LP70X is a great, stylish turntable that’s an easy way for someone to get into playing vinyl albums. It’s very simple to use and the setup is a breeze, and if one wants to pursue further upgrades, the replaceable stylus allows for more advanced models from the one included.I really liked the copper accents on this model–I feel like it gives an excellent “retro” feel to the record player, like it’s part of a 1970s hi-fi system. On the back are RCA left/right audio jacks, the binding post for the grounding wire, the selector switch for either phono preamp or line-out settings, and the power input. The included RCA cables (with grounding wire) are a bit short, so unless you can get quite close to your receiver or speakers, you may need longer wires. The power cord has an AC adapter, so consider that when thinking of where to plug it in if you have a tight power strip.Out of the box setup is very simple: there’s no counterweight or other things to calibrate. The only necessary assembly is attaching the turntable pulley (made easy with the red pull strings to guide you), the metal plate, and the plate cover. The integrated clear dust cover is just a matter of attaching the hinges and pushing them into place. Remove the stylus’s protective cover and you’re just about ready to go. All together you can go from out of the box to enjoying your favorite vinyl albums in a matter of minutes.As for playing a record, there’s a stylus lever, a speed selector (33/45 rpm; a 45 adapter is included), and start/stop buttons. You can just press the start button and the stylus arm (so long as the retention clip has been released) will lift and start playing. Pressing the stop button will lift the stylus arm and return it. The turntable will automatically return as well when you reach the end of one side, which is also helpful.Vinyl albums were a part of my early childhood, so there’s definitely a nostalgia factor to playing records. CDs were more of a major part of my musical memories. But there’s something nice about the analog nature of vinyl along with the special sense that vinyl album packaging has–often elaborate inserts and album art that doesn’t have the same impact when shrunk down to a CD cover. It’s nice to pull out an album, read its liner notes and lyrics without squinting to see, and intentionally listen to an album as a cohesive work of art, and the physical format of vinyl lends itself to that kind of listening. If that’s something that appeals to you, then this turntable from Audio Technica, with its great looks and ease of use, is an excellent way to get into that world.
I recently had the opportunity to get this newly released Audio-Technica fully automatic belt-drive turntable, and it's been an incredible experience, especially as someone who’s passionate about music. Audio-Technica is a name that has long been synonymous with quality in the world of records and turntables, and this latest release does not disappoint.First off, the design is a perfect mix of retro charm and modern functionality. The fully automatic belt-drive system is something that instantly transports me back in time the way the artist intended when recording. The fact that vinyl is making a comeback is no surprise—there’s just something about hearing music the way it was meant to be heard, with all the depth and warmth that records provide new or old it ... MoreI recently had the opportunity to get this newly released Audio-Technica fully automatic belt-drive turntable, and it's been an incredible experience, especially as someone who’s passionate about music. Audio-Technica is a name that has long been synonymous with quality in the world of records and turntables, and this latest release does not disappoint.First off, the design is a perfect mix of retro charm and modern functionality. The fully automatic belt-drive system is something that instantly transports me back in time the way the artist intended when recording. The fact that vinyl is making a comeback is no surprise—there’s just something about hearing music the way it was meant to be heard, with all the depth and warmth that records provide new or old it doesnt matter.The turntable supports both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records, making it versatile for any vinyl collection, whether you’re spinning classics like Michael Jackson or more recent artists like Eminem. The built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier makes it super easy to connect the turntable to a stereo system without needing additional components. This feature alone makes the setup process incredibly straightforward, even for those new to the world of vinyl (which are probably a lot with the vinyl craze going around).Having a J-shaped tonearm is said to offer precise tracking and reduces wear on your records which is always nice. It also comes with an integral phono cartridge that uses the “AT-VM95C” conical stylus, known for delivering great sound quality in other models. The ability to replace the cartridge ensures that this turntable will remain a staple in your home for years to come which is great, providing flexibility for upgrades or replacements. For example I can swap a lesser VM95ML in and it gives a much different sound but I will say the one that comes with does excellent on older beat up records as you dont hear as much of “the bad” when playing its just super nice to be able to swap around.This comes with detachable RCA output cable with a ground, 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover which are all great details that make a difference to vinyl enthusiasts.As someone who’s deeply invested in music, this turntable has made me put down my iPhone and streaming services, and return to the pure, rich experience of vinyl. There’s just something incredibly satisfying about placing a record on the platter, lowering the needle, and letting the music envelop the room. It’s a tactile experience that streaming just can’t replicate.
Bottom line up front:The AT-LP70X is an excellent belt-driven, fully-automatic turntable, with great functionality and an easy path to upgrade the audio performance. It is exceptionally easy to set up and use, tracks well, offers good sound, and comes in an attractive and polished (albeit lightweight) form factor. In my opinion, the AT-LP70X should be considered the entry point for anyone who wants to get into vinyl and thinks it might become a serious hobby and not just a diversion.And if you were into vinyl when it was the de facto format, the LP70X is a great way to rediscover your old collection, with the important automatic functionality you remember from back in the day, and none of the hassle of futzing with counterweights, cartridge alignment, and ... MoreBottom line up front:The AT-LP70X is an excellent belt-driven, fully-automatic turntable, with great functionality and an easy path to upgrade the audio performance. It is exceptionally easy to set up and use, tracks well, offers good sound, and comes in an attractive and polished (albeit lightweight) form factor. In my opinion, the AT-LP70X should be considered the entry point for anyone who wants to get into vinyl and thinks it might become a serious hobby and not just a diversion.And if you were into vinyl when it was the de facto format, the LP70X is a great way to rediscover your old collection, with the important automatic functionality you remember from back in the day, and none of the hassle of futzing with counterweights, cartridge alignment, and anti-skate.Pros:• Super easy setup process (took 8 minutes for an experienced person to set up!)• No need to ever set cartridge alignment, tracking force, etc.• Super easy to use automatic controls• Versatile in use (line or phono outputs) and upgradability (stylus upgrades)• Nice design and looksCons:• Very lightweight feeling• No upgradable cartridge• No anti-skate or fine speed control• Stop button feels a bit squishyBackground:I am a "budget" audiophile with a lot of experience enjoying vinyl records and deep love for vintage consumer-grade gear from the '70s and '80s. I am well acquainted with phono preamps, alignment protractors, and tracking force gauges.Although I have observed significant improvements from manual, belt-driven turntables with high-mass plinths and precisely-aligned cartridges, I am not a fully-manual purist who thinks automatic turntables are the bane of good sound, nor am I a belt-drive purist. Some of my favorite turntables are fully auto direct-drive!I believe that the speakers, preamp, and amplifier in a setup far outweigh the turntable when it comes to good sound. As long as a turntable has quality components in good condition set up to track well and use the proper tracking force, I am 100% on board. The one thing I'm not about is Bluetooth connectivity in a turntable. Bluetooth is great for digital music and streaming, but it should be kept far away from vinyl.AT-LP70X review:I am a big fan of Audio-Technica cartridges, but I've always shied away from their entry-level turntables, because I'm not much of an entry-level guy. I'm a vinyl guy, with plenty of gear that I use regularly.That being said, I'm reaching the age where nieces, nephews, friends' kids, and even my own teenager are getting interested in listening to music on vinyl, and that means people are asking me for recommendations. After spending some time with the Audio-Technica AT-LP70X, I can safely say that I think it's an excellent choice for a "first turntable" for most people, in many situations.Specifically, this is a great turntable to get if you have some space you can dedicate to a listening station, with at least a pair of powered speakers (properly isolated), and ideally an integrated amplifier with a phono input and standard speakers. I don't think this is necessarily the table to get for a college student living in a dorm, simply because using it properly would take up too much space. (Despite my distaste for Bluetooth, the AT-LP70XBT might be better for a kid in a dorm, because it can send music to a Bluetooth speaker, but can eventually be used as an analog source as described above).The benefits of the LP70X are that it is dead simple to set up and use, and produces really good sound compared to other turntables under $200. It is versatile, because offers a line-level output that can connect to any powered speakers or amplifier with RCA inputs, but it can also be switched to a phono output for use with an amplifier with its own phono preamp.The design looks classic and sleek, and the copper-colored accents are a really nice touch. The actually match perfectly to the look of modern Klipsch speakers, so you can have a cohesive design experience, even with products from two different companies.The tonearm is weighted pretty close to the ideal tracking force for the cartridge (I measured 2.44 g vs. AT's range of 1.8-2.2 g), and the included AT-VM95C is a great starting cartridge, and when it comes to replace the stylus, you can get a VMN95E for $50 that will immediately improve the detail and clarity of the music coming from this cartridge.I spent some time testing this turntable and found it to be very enjoyable. The VM95C tracks very well, and offers good musicality. I found the sound from the line-level output was a bit too harsh in the upper mid-range for my taste, and switching the turntable to phono output and running into the phono input of my Onkyo TX-8020 (and out to Paradigm Titan speakers) provided a great overall experience.The VM95C was sufficiently detailed, reproducing the intricate fretboard sounds in the right channel of Nick Drake's "One of These Things First" with decent accuracy. The stomping and clanging of Tom Waits's "16 Shells From a Thirty-Ought-Six" was on full display, and every snappy hit of the snare felt appropriately martial. The conical stylus shines when playing highly-sibilant recordings, because it dulls the bright 7-8kHz resonance of the "s" sounds in songs such as "Writing On The Wall," from Lene Lovich's Stateless LP.Switching to a VMN95E that I had on hand was super easy, and provided an immediate improvement in detail and clarity. The elliptical stylus tightened up the bass notes in the Nick Drake track and added dimensionality to the fretboard sounds. "16 Shells" sprang to life with a new sense of space.This is why I think the LP70X is a great turntable for people who want to get into vinyl and think it might become a serious hobby. It's good enough today to instantly play records and produce great sound, and when you're ready for a simple update like changing out the stylus, you can do it. The quality and functionality of the unit today can last you for years of enjoying vinyl.Once you've had some time with the LP70X, you may want to take the step into a more polished manual experience, and the LP70X will leave your records in great condition (unlike some cheaper turntables with lower quality styli).For all these reasons, I recommend the LP70X to all vinyl fans, new and old.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP0x is a fully automatic turntable that provides decent sound with a ton of convenience. Given the prevalence of vinyl records these days, those looking for an above average sounding turntable with a lot of creature comforts would be well advised to consider the LP70x.Setup of was straightforward. The included directions are adequate, showing with illustrations all the steps required to get the unit running (which amount to removing packaging materials and attaching the belt to the drive shaft). The unit was packed nice and securely. Two issues here, though; the included cables are both too short, especially the included audio cords. Honestly, these are bordering on useless if your setup/amp is at all buried in a home theater cabinet. That, ... MoreThe Audio-Technica AT-LP0x is a fully automatic turntable that provides decent sound with a ton of convenience. Given the prevalence of vinyl records these days, those looking for an above average sounding turntable with a lot of creature comforts would be well advised to consider the LP70x.Setup of was straightforward. The included directions are adequate, showing with illustrations all the steps required to get the unit running (which amount to removing packaging materials and attaching the belt to the drive shaft). The unit was packed nice and securely. Two issues here, though; the included cables are both too short, especially the included audio cords. Honestly, these are bordering on useless if your setup/amp is at all buried in a home theater cabinet. That, along with the wall wart power cable, are my two main issues with the LP70x.Once I had it setup, I ran the LP70x through the paces, spinning some of my favorites from Porcupine Tree as well as Steven Wilson's extensive catalog of solo material. I'm well attuned to these albums and how they "should" sound, not only in a general sense, but also on my particular sound system. The LP70x mostly delivered here up to expectations, with a relatively neutral response, though bass presence is better than expected. This is due to the cartridge included, which I'll discuss more about in a minute. Steven Wilson's Hand.Cannot.Erase in particular is one of my favorites to test out turntables, as it features a wide array of musical styles and lots of dynamics. Again, the LP70x performed admirably here, reproducing the sound in a way that makes it feel like not an entry level turntable.Some additional thoughts on the LP70x... It has a replaceable stylus, which is unexpected given the range. While the options are limited, this added flexibility to upgrade the stylus to a more upscale AT version is a great feature none the less. Additionally, this is truly a fully "automatic" turntable, as the tone arm mechanically operates on its own, giving a bit more convenience to the overall experience. Finally, the styling here is very nice for those that need be concerned with how their components look as much as how they perform. The color aesthetic is visually appealing and fit in well with my existing mostly black hardware.Overall, this is a great entry-level minded option with a couple of higher end features. The replaceable cartridge gives the user the ability to upgrade their experience down the line, and the automatic functionality mean this turntable is a breeze to use. Sound quality is solid given the price bracket, and overall, I'm very pleased with the LP70x.
The Audio-Technica Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable is a good looking turntable which has a black plastic finish with a dark gold band around it. I really like how this turntable looks with my TV stand, which has the same color scheme. Nothing extraordinary about this turntable, it has two standard speeds 33rpm and 45 rpm, the latter which I do not have any 45s from back in the day.In any case the turntable comes in a few different pieces, a base with the motor and all the mechanical items, an aluminum platter and a felt mat where you place the record for playing. It was fairly easy to assemble with, although you need to place the belt around the spindle of the motor, which take a bit of skill, you have to ensure the belt does not get twisted. Also, the clear ... MoreThe Audio-Technica Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable is a good looking turntable which has a black plastic finish with a dark gold band around it. I really like how this turntable looks with my TV stand, which has the same color scheme. Nothing extraordinary about this turntable, it has two standard speeds 33rpm and 45 rpm, the latter which I do not have any 45s from back in the day.In any case the turntable comes in a few different pieces, a base with the motor and all the mechanical items, an aluminum platter and a felt mat where you place the record for playing. It was fairly easy to assemble with, although you need to place the belt around the spindle of the motor, which take a bit of skill, you have to ensure the belt does not get twisted. Also, the clear dust cover attaches to the base of the turntable via two provided hinges. The turntable includes an integrated stylus (needle) to pick up the sound from your records. Back in the day “Direct drive” used to be the sign of a premium, maintenance free turntable, however maybe things have changed and belt driven are preferable. Also on turntable of the past you used to have a standard fitting for a cartridge (stylus) and as they were interchangeable there were actually numerous brands of cartridges. As for this Audio-Technica it seems to have an integrated one (perhaps proprietary). On the back of the turntable there is a switch you can change the output from a standard “phono” input (where your receiver or preamp has a phono equalization circuit to convert the signal from the turntable to something usable) or use the circuitry onboard to send a signal any RCA style input (such as a AUX input).As for the operation of the turntable, it is automatic, just press the start button and the arm picks itself up and lowers it at the start of your record. There is also a manual queue lever in case you want to manually queue up the record or a specific track (tracks are separated by a visibly smooth circle between tracks - for those new to vinyl records). There is also a stop button which will return the playback arm to the holder and power off the turntable.I had two issues with the turntable that seemed to resolve themselves, first I could not figure why I was not getting sound fed to my receiver. That took a few minutes to figure out, but finally I determined even though the needle was making contact with the record, somehow it was not in the intended position. I looked at it carefully and used the manual lever to raise the arm, then lower it, the stylus (needle) then seemed to snap into place and I heard sound through my receiver and speakers. The second issue I had was it seemed the speed of my record was slightly faster than it sound be. The pitch (speed) of the record was slightly off. Since there is no pitch adjustment this initially seemed to be a problem. In the old days you would have a strobe light embedded in the platter so that when you adjusted the speed (pitch) a lighted line would sync up and appear to become stationary, indicating a good speed adjustment. In the past the pitch (speed) was also impacted by the frequency of your electrical system (In most parts of the world this is 50 Hz, although in the Americas and parts of Asia it is typically 60 Hz). However, the speed eventually seemed to set itself correctly (perhaps it did some type of calibration) as there is really no way to do this manually if you had to.If you want a versatile record player this is a good fit, with a basic feature set and components which produce a nice clean playback of your records. For older records I broke out the classic Discwasher (which the bottle of cleaning liquid had long since evaporated)>>> Pros >> Nice design and aesthetics >> nice stylus cartridge <<< Cons << no manual pitch control << start and stop buttons are located under the dust cover as opposed to outside of it, this could be an inconvenience.
This is my first foray into vinyl as an adult, and this turntable brings back lots of memories of playing with my father’s turntable or finding phonographs and related equipment at garage sales that needed some TLC. I imagine this new turntable has some upgraded electronics, but it’s got a mechanical drive and auto-play/auto-stop mechanism that looks quite familiar!First, the sound: if you’re looking for that beautiful warm and crisp analog sound, this will get you there. Compared to the compression common with streaming services, the sound is startlingly more present, with excellent clarity in the high end and a wonderful warm and full body to the sound. I am hesitant to say that it’s an unequivocably better format, because there are lots of tradeoffs. For one, ... MoreThis is my first foray into vinyl as an adult, and this turntable brings back lots of memories of playing with my father’s turntable or finding phonographs and related equipment at garage sales that needed some TLC. I imagine this new turntable has some upgraded electronics, but it’s got a mechanical drive and auto-play/auto-stop mechanism that looks quite familiar!First, the sound: if you’re looking for that beautiful warm and crisp analog sound, this will get you there. Compared to the compression common with streaming services, the sound is startlingly more present, with excellent clarity in the high end and a wonderful warm and full body to the sound. I am hesitant to say that it’s an unequivocably better format, because there are lots of tradeoffs. For one, even trying to be as clean as possible, a new disk got a few pieces of lint on it during about 10 minutes of playing—which translated into audible noise during playback (though some would say this is part of the experience!). The electronics are very quiet. No perceptible hum or hiss from my experience. And I love that it has a built in preamp (with bypass if you want to bring your own) makes it very easy to connect to a modern audio system, no questions asked.If you have old disks you want to play, or if you’re interested in starting a collection, this is a great entry point. It seems like it has a great mechanism, and the sound quality is excellent. My only complaint is that the arm is spring-balanced (I would prefer a weighted balance) and there’s no obvious way to adjust the balance. But until it needs adjustment, it’s hard to say whether it’s an issue.A note on unboxing/setup: it seemed like the packaging had a lot more plastic film than necessary. Since I try to be environmentally aware, this just seemed like more trash I had to send to a landfill. But presumably they wanted to protect the mechanism from humidity issues? I don’t know. Second, some assembly required! I wasn’t expecting this, but it was actually kind of neat because it meant that I got to see how it was put together and how to take it apart if for example I have to replace the belt. If you’re going to be spinning vinyl, it’s helpful to have an idea of how the turntable makes it spin.
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