Audio Technica at-Lp60 Turntable

Product Information

There is enough space between the instruments for the presentation to sound coherent, but not so much that they feel disconnected – and that equilibrium is by far a given at this price. These files have a similarly even-handed character, although in terms of quality, expectations should be closer to Spotify streams than CD-ripped files.

With bluetooth connectivity, the turntable can be connected to wireless speakers or headphones without a signal cable. Which might be a neat feature. Includes: Two output adapter cables (dual RCA female to mini-plug male & dual RCA female to mini-plug female), 45 RPM adapter, Removable hinged dust coverConnects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable

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Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. Read our editorial mission & see how we test. We think you'll agree our 6 Year Guarantee offers fantastic value. What's more, if you don't use it While being a nicely deigned affordable turntable, the LP60 just can’t catch up with the wow factor of its bigger brother. And frankly, not many turntables can. 2. Ease of Use Piano accents are well highlighted, and the flow of the simple percussion and vocal composition sounds more natural.

And here is the surface noise after 50 plays on the GPO: https://www.audioappraisal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Surface-Noise-after-50-Plays.mp3

The Results

The LP60 weigh only a fraction of its bigger brother at 6.6 lbs. (2.98 kg). So its weight itself won’t contribute as much to securing stability. Placed on a stable foundation, this should however not be a big deal. A little DIY is involved – the die-cast aluminium platter needs positioning and the belt attaching (no tonearm adjustment is required) – but it’s not arduous enough to put off even the most clueless novice. First up, I installed a fresh stylus and in doing so learned that not all AT3600 styli are equal. Aftermarket styli may well be cheaper, but they’re not all equivalent in quality to the AT original. One example produced a horrible grainy scratching sound in one channel that was thoroughly unpleasant to listen to, and probably wasn’t doing much for the record either. Interestingly a genuine stylus had a longer exposed cantilever than the aftermarket stylus, and the suspension on the aftermarket stylus was also more compliant. I installed a genuine AT stylus which was a huge improvement.