Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntables (Analog & USB)
Expired, now also $219 — Black RRP $289. Sale $199
Personally, I've been hunting specifically for the USB version of the LP60X in Black for some time, and so far this looks to be the all time low as far as I can tell. Only 2 of the Black left in stock on the website though.
Hopefully this at least helps a couple of people.
Ahah yeah, I'm definitely mindful that I'm about to be doing the same thing as you did :P
At least in my case I'm more doing as a surprise for the father in law next time he's down. He's got a huge stack of vinyl, that although you can listen to most of it in better quality on streaming, has expressed the desire to "walk down memory lane" so to speak, actually swapping through physical vinyl.
Entirely possible we'll make a night of it. Then the turntable will be relegated to an expensive and impractical ornament lol
I really should adopt a better purchasing decision framework :P
I really should adopt a better purchasing decision framework :P
Same here. I don't really learn, and I've got a backwards compatible PS3 on the way, which will also end up an an ornament :)
surprise for the father in law next time he's down.
That's awesome, it'll be fun
I never knew that bit about mastering ..always wondered why people buy these..always thought it was just for nostalgia ..good to know. Has to be a market for manufacturers to persist with these since no one makes VCRs anymore!!
I guess they buy them for various reasons.
I just wish they'd start making CRT TVs again :D
Important to note that music on vinyl won't make sound better unless you have components that can get the most out of it - most importantly, a good turntable, clean
amplifier and resolving speakers or headphones. This is an entry level turntable and on most people's systems won't sound any better than listening to a streaming service, especially so if you're playing off bluetooth.
There's also quite a lot of variability in vinyl pressings, so quality of records can vary from pressing to pressing. Coloured vinyl for instance can often (but not always) sound worse than black vinyl.
I suspect the rise in vinyl demand comes more from the satisfaction of owning music you enjoy as a tangible object, especially when it comes in the increasingly popular colourful pressings. It can be a really fun hobby and its always nice to spin some records when friends come over! :)
I went down the rabbit hole a few years ago, an expensive Rega turntable and needle, decent phono, then $2000+ speakers, not to mention the cost or records. Very expensive hoby (check out stereonet classifieds for an idea). Kids came along and had to move most of it on, still have a stack of records in the garage I need to sell. But this is a decent and not too expensive turntable if someone wants to tip their toes in. The AT LP120 gets some very good reviews but whether it's worth twice the cost of the LP60 I'm not sure.
And yep, nothing beats fully analog and lossless vinyl, that's if you have the right equipment and your records are in very good condition.
For me, the most noticeable improvement from the LP60 to the LP120, is the belt.
On the 60, the tempo is way off. Music finishes a good few seconds faster than playing on CD.
The belt upgrade for the 60, or just getting the 120 to begin with, you don't have this problem
It's good bang-for-your-buck,but (while it's a cliche) you pay for what you get with turntable technology.I've just bought a Yamaha TT-S303 for $450 shipped.No regrets.
That's a great deal! Where was this from?
I've got the older version of the LP60 and it does a decent enough job for someone who wants to dip their toes into playing vinyl. Don't bother with BT versions as the whole point of vinyl is the analog "warm" sound, so you need to directly connect this to some bookshelf speakers. You can hear the difference in sound from digital streaming even without expensive equipment.
I made this mistake, wasted the buying one of these, bought the belt and stylus upgrades and collected some vinyl.
Then I stored it at my parents house for 2 years, before finally selling it a few months ago.
Just thought I'd share this in case someone is 50-50 about buying this and not sure if they'll use it.
p.s. I'm aware of some music sounding better on Vinyl, because due to limitations with the technology, it has to be mastered differently (less compressed, better dynamic range).
edit pps: Not a jab at you OP, thanks for sharing the deal. My post is aimed at people who aren't sure if they want this.