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Audio Technica LP60X Automatic Turntable $188.30 @ JB Hi-Fi

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Audio Technica LP60X Automatic Turntable $188.30 @ JB Hi-Fi
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Pstrongzero on 21/07/2020 - 20:24 jbhifi.com.au (2551 clicks)
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Experience your vinyl’s high-fidelity audio directly or convert it to digital

Fully automatic belt-drive turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM

Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter

Redesigned tonearm base and headshell for improved tracking and reduced resonance

Integral Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus (ATN3600L)

AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain

Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono- or line-level output

Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files

Includes: detachable RCA output cable, 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover

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    • darkmoss on 22/07/2020 - 06:47
      -1

      Everywhere

    • skjaus2015 on 22/07/2020 - 09:41

      I have a collection of VCR, audio cassette player, CRT TV.
      Pm me if you are interested and if you are in Melbourne

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 22/07/2020 - 00:00
    +2

    Stanley Goodspeed : Carla wouldn't approve. She thinks it's dumb to spend $600 on an LP.

    Isherwood : Carla's right. Why didn't you just spend $13 on a CD, man?

    Stanley Goodspeed : Well, first of all, it's because I'm a Beatlemaniac. And second, these sound better.

    • Scrobo on 22/07/2020 - 09:05

      Carla was right, he should have gotten it on reel-to-reel for a couple of hundred less :)

    • AussieZed on 24/07/2020 - 06:15

      Man, reminds me of when CDs were $13 (about A$17 at the time) in the USA in 1996, but $30 here… nuts.

  • NotAnAudiophile on 22/07/2020 - 00:22

    Can you actually hear the difference between vinyl and digital ?

    • Scrobo on 22/07/2020 - 08:48
      +2

      In some cases, yes, the LP is much better, due to a better master tape being used for the production.

      In general though, if coming from the same master, vinyl sounds different because it add distortion (noise) and has a lower dynamic range than the digital version of the same master. So you can certainly tell the difference, the vinyl has less fidelity, i.e. is demonstrably worse, but some people like the character of the distortion that the vinyl setup adds, and if they like it, then I'm not going to argue with their personal listening preferences.
      It is annoying that the only way to listen to some recordings in their best release is on vinyl, but only because the studios refuse to release that same master digitally.

    • jnewau on 22/07/2020 - 09:44
      +3

      As Scrobo says, it usually comes down to mastering. If a record (and I'll continue to call it that, I despise hearing them called vinyls) and CD come from the same source, then any difference is your imagination, or your equipment introducing bias.

      However, many records were mastered differently to CDs. Many CDs released in the early 1990s (and I've been buying LPs since the 70s and CDs since the mid 80s so I havea lot of both) sound awful. eg The Stone Roses debut album on CD sounds terribly flat and lifeless. But on LP, it's magnificent. Likewise for a bunch of UK stuff from that era.

      I don't really see the point of buying a modern release on LP, when it's going to be better on CD. Unless you like the physical interaction of owning the LP, cueing up the player , having a nice album sleeve etc, then go for it.

      The beauty of records to me is (1) I have a lot of them from when I was growing up and I can still play them (2) the fun of the hunt searching op shops for bargains. I think its nuts to spend $60 for a new release at JbHifi when its more than double the price of a digital release, but each to their own….

  • Thaal Sinestro on 22/07/2020 - 04:04

    "Experience your vinyl’s high-fidelity audio directly or convert it to digital". Why? I thought rich vinylophilic snobs execrated digital. If you want to digital, just buy a CD, less noise and better sound quality.

  • scottb721 on 22/07/2020 - 08:55

    Wonder if LP2X is any better.

    • Scrobo on 22/07/2020 - 09:15
      +1

      The LP 120 is a much better unit, and my usual recommendation for someone starting out in vinyl.

      • scottb721 on 22/07/2020 - 17:52

        I have an LP120 myself and looking to get something for my son to play his half dozen Queen records on.

  • tightm8 on 22/07/2020 - 08:56
    +1

    Save yourself the money, stay away from this. Not a good turntable at all.

  • Bargainbag on 22/07/2020 - 09:00
    +10

    I'm a long term vinyl lover (30+ years collecting) and have quite an expensive main turntable for listening to vinyl.
    I bought the bluetooth version of this AT turntable a few weeks ago to play my less important/scratchy records and 45s on.

    My experience? These turntables sound fantastic for what they are!
    Yes, they look cheap but I have been more than impressed with the performance (and that's using the turtable's inbuilt preamp)

    Reasons I like it:

    • The tonearm specs are fine and they wont ruin your records.
    • The setup is straight forward with provided instructions.
    • Love that it is automatic - push a button to play a record.
    • The AT cart used is common and replacement styli are easy to come by and cheap, and it performs well (the resolution/detail is great!)
    • Built in preamp sounds fine to my ears

    All in all, if someone came up to me and said "I want to get into vinyl" I'd say get one of these and nice pair of powered speakers, such as the Edifiers that get posted regularly here. I think you will get hours of listening pleasure out if this set up!

    I'd recommend it over any of the entry level Pro-ject decks - and I currently own Pro-ject too!

    You can watch a tech review of the previous model of this TT (showing some tech measurements such as tracking force etc) via this Youtube link : Cheap turntables - Are they really THAT bad?

    • Scrobo on 22/07/2020 - 09:17
      +2

      I agree with all of what you say, I usually recommend the LP120 though, as it is a much better unit for the money and will do most people forever. If they do decide to upgrade at some point, or decide vinyl isn't for them, then the resale on the LP120 is excellent, the experiment will have cost them close to nothing.

      • Bargainbag on 22/07/2020 - 09:34
        +1

        The LP120 would also be a great choice, good point.
        I haven't auditioned the LP120 but it looks to be of better build quality than the LP60 type models.
        The only thing I would mention is it isn't automatic (not something I really care about in a turntable but some people like it!)

    • dcash on 22/07/2020 - 11:36
      -2

      No offense, but anyone that "loves" fully automatic record players isn't really someone I would be getting advice from ;)

      • Bargainbag on 22/07/2020 - 12:44
        +1

        I also "love" expensive, audiophile grade manual players too ;)

    • dcash on 22/07/2020 - 11:38

      I do agree with you regarding the Pro-ject turntables. Way overpriced for what they are, and frankly downright nasty in some respects.

    • jupy on 22/07/2020 - 12:07

      As posted above, the LP60 has terrible QC, so it may just be that you lucked out. You also mentioned that you use it for your "less important records". Dunno why you'd be suggesting an inferior product to people, when you know it's not quality as you use it on records you'd throw away.

      As chiefbodge said above, "Unless you just have some old vinyls you want to chuck on when drunk anyone who buys this would be disappointed fairly quickly after purchase."

      • Bargainbag on 22/07/2020 - 12:47

        I've played several audiophile grade pressings - all sound fine. I think it's fine for what it is! I came in with low expectations like yourself too.

    • scottb721 on 22/07/2020 - 17:55

      Have been waiting to pull the trigger on the BT verison for my son. Although this looks nice too https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/audio-technica-lp2x-fully…

  • imnotarobot on 22/07/2020 - 09:24
    +1

    Thanks OP, have my parents record collection (it’s not huge) and want to be able to listen to them on my vintage speakers.
    Bought the 120X though :)

    • imnotarobot on 22/07/2020 - 13:22

      LP120X no longer available! I guess a lot of people went the more expensive unit!
      Hope my order isn’t cancelled :/

  • dcash on 22/07/2020 - 11:34

    The audiophiles will laugh at this, but if you're on a budget and want a decent turntable, some of the DJ "style" USB turntables are actually really good value. I bought a DJ Tech "Vinyl Encoder" turntable for my kids a few years back, and it's a far better quality unit in almost every respect. I say almost every respect, because it came with same AT3600L cartridge and stylus as the LP60X turntable in this post — which is quite adequate.

    • deelaroo on 22/07/2020 - 14:18

      Pretty well every brands cheap turntable is this same model just rebadged.

  • Matt86 on 22/07/2020 - 23:02

    So I literally asked my mum if she has any vinyls..

    "Yes I have a few BOXES of them in the shed, most are only used once to rip or unopened you can use them if you look after them"

    "I also have a vinyl cleaner as well" and proceeds to pull it out of the drawer..

    I think to say at this point I was set, getting this and a singular vinyl to start me off. Figure at this price if I really don't like it I can sell it for close to what I've paid or gift it to someone who'd enjoy it (I don't feel bad giving a used gift such as this, specifically because it costs so much to begin with).

    Question is; what Vinyl should I buy? Budget is around $40 or so..

    Was thinking Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters or Oasis maybe.

    EDIT: Went with Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork - link

    Will get more over time of course!

    • thesainter on 23/07/2020 - 01:33

      JB HI-FI had 20% off vinyl on Saturday only, so keep an eye out for future deals

      • Matt86 on 23/07/2020 - 08:54

        Good to know, i appreciate the heads up.

        Figured I'd buy a new album and see how I feel but I will likely be getting more.

  • scottb721 on 23/07/2020 - 07:56

    Damn, missed it.

  • Matt86 on 23/07/2020 - 12:33
    +1

    Deal needs to be marked as expired, it's back up to RRP now.

    So happy I got mine last night, was waiting for pay day but decided against waiting..

  • Matt86 on 25/07/2020 - 01:26

    Sorry to triple comment..

    Put a post on Facebook asking if anyone knows where to get good Vinyls from..

    Came home from a mates with around 200 records.. Got a lot of listening to do hah.

    Thanks ozbargain 😅

  • imnotarobot on 25/07/2020 - 15:35

    Just got an email from JBs stating black LP120s are on back order until late October! Oof.

    Offered silver instead. I prefer black. I’ll wait I think, provided they give me an updated invoice so I don’t lose 3 month warranty! I guess I’ll have to wait and see.

  • Matt86 on 03/08/2020 - 23:20

    How are you all enjoying these?

    I've spent around $400 including this so far but have over 200 records..

    Should rename the website OzSpendALot 😅

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