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This superbly made, professional quality DJ turntable is designed primarily for DJ use in nightclubs, touring and mobile applications. It can also be used by music lovers to play their record collections at home. Its sleek, elegant design fits into any stereo music or home entertainment system, and its built-in switchable phono preamp enables it to be used with a wide variety of receivers, powered speakers and other A/V components. As an added benefit, the turntable offers a USB output that allows direct connection to a computer for easy LP-to-digital conversion. Built to deliver exceptional music reproduction even under demanding conditions of professional use, the AT-LP1240-USB utilizes a powerful motor for unwavering speed stability along with easy back-cueing, forward and reverse play and quiet operation. The turntable features an S-shaped tone arm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate adjustment and a removable universal cartridge mount.
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Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB Record Turntable is rated
4.6 out of
5 by
16.
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Stanley, the vinyl head from
A turntable with so much potential and one major design flaw
I've spent just over 2 years with this TT and love many things about it. It is essentially the modern Technics 1200 mk2 with its layout and sturdy construction. It has an extremely powerful and reliable motor with impressive torque. In many ways, it has the potential to out perform the 1200 however like it's little brother, the AT LP120 USB, it is plagued with platters that simply don't spin evenly. I actually went through 3 different units and an additional replacement platter (4 platters in all), and each had varying degrees of significant, wobbly platter syndrome. They would rise and fall, causing the stylus and tone arm to do the same. As their flagship model, it's absolutely baffling that this is an issue for a high end turntable. I contacted customer service and after several emails back and fourth, one of their head engineers told me that this type of rise and fall is "acceptable within their quality control standards". Because of this, I was unable to use the warranty to get a refund as this was deemed 'normal' to the companies standards. If you know anything about high end turntables, this is quite obviously not the case as all good decks use platters that spin absolutely flat, balanced, and evenly. It's a shame because this turntable has so much potential and so much going for it that it could very well have set the standard for the new turntables to come. However, because of this pervasive problem, I would advise anyone who is considering purchasing this TT against it as it is an unacceptable flaw that has the potential to adversely affect your stylus and more so, your precious vinyl collection. As well, don't take my word for it and do your own research into this issue as I'm most certainly not the only one to encounter this problem. I would hope that this issue has been addressed and alleviated in their newest 1240, but again, do some investigating as I'd hate for you to have to endure the frustration and disappointment that I went through.
Date published: 2018-06-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Beat the cat from
Beware of cleaning this wonderful TT.
*Update from my last review I've had this amazing machine for just over a month now and have noticed quite a few fine scratches on the dust cover and on the top part of the turntable. It's made of shiny black metal and though I've only been using very soft microfibre cloths to dust it, it seems to be showing a number of fine scratches/abrasions (which is a shame as it's such a beautiful TT). I'm wondering if there is a solution for this and am hoping I can remove or at least minimize the eye sores?
Date published: 2017-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bear the cat from
The last turntable you'll ever buy..
I've been using turntables for well over 20 years and more so, I've used the Technics 1200 mk2's. Ultimately, when I decided it was time to buy a new deck, I began looking for the best 1200 substitute as I wasn't willing to shell out the $2000+ that most were looking for, for a new one. Article upon article kept pointing me towards the Audio Technica AT-LP1240 USB (and the AT-LP120). Because I wanted something with a bit more punch and with torque similar to the power of the 1200, I decided that the 1240 was definitely worth the extra money. That being said, the entire time prior to receiving my new 1240, I wasn't expecting too much as I had already experimented with a handful of modern 1200 'substitutes', and they all fell quite short (except for the Pioneer PLX 1000, which is a great deck but still not what I was looking for). And then I received my new TT and proceeded to open the box.. Not only was it shipped and boxed to withstand a massive earthquake, the parts were all very accessible and easy to put together. About 20min tops from opening it to playing my first record. The first thing I noticed was its construction and heft. This weighs more than the 1200 and upon inspection, it's due to the high caliber parts and materials used to built this tank of a TT. The torque is also wrist breakingly strong, again, more so than the 1200, as it starts and stops on a dime and when manipulating the platter while playing records, you can feel it's heavy pull. What struck me the most however was the actual sound that came out of the amazing machine. With punchy bass, crisp highs and clear mids, the 1240 will most definitely satisfy the bulk of today's audiophiles. As a DJ primarily and an audiophile as a close second, this is definitely one of the 1240's biggest strengths. Not only will it satisfy the vast majority of those looking for a full fledged DJ turntable, the ace up its sleeve is that it its sound qualifies it as an audiophile deck as well. So yes, I'm thrilled.
Date published: 2017-09-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jeff from
Outstanding alternative to the super-expensive Technics 1200
My first "high-end" turntable was a Pioneer PL518, almost 40 years ago. It is built like a tank and is still running beautifully. When my teenage daughter discovered vinyl, I gave her the Pioneer and had to find a new version of a direct-drive turntable that I liked as much. Of course, the new issue of Technics' SL1200 would do the trick, but I did not have $4k to drop on a turntable. When I auditioned the AT LP-1240 I was stunned at how close to the 1200 it sounded, and how well-built it was. I bought one and mated it with an AT440 cartridge. I have been thoroughly enjoying it for a year now and it continues to reveal things in old LPs that I had not heard before. I can see why DJs love it, given its rugged build, but home-bound vinyl lovers will love it just as much. I run it through a McIntosh amp and Harbeth C7 speakers, and it sits on a Pro-Ject wall-mount shelf. It just sounds great, and I can listen for hours. Also bought an Ortofon mono 78 cartridge and separate head shell so I can play my grandparents' old 78 classical records, and it handles them very well. Highly recommended, and could easily have been priced higher and still been a good value.
Date published: 2017-07-08
This product has not been reviewed.
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