As always, all typical DJ-stuff, like a strobe, a target light, speed and reverseknobs... get the blame for rendering a turntable non-audiophile. What is forgotten is that these things are way less contributing to any noise than a fast spinning motor on any belt-drive turntable - let alone a belt. This turntable is as usable as any other direct drive for audiophile listening if you upgrade the cartridge.

I dont buy into all this features affect sound . Iv got a rega p2 and had multiple tables from big manufacturers over the years none of them come close to build or most importantly sound to my technics 1200 and my 1978 pioneer pl 518 direct drive ( with auto return).

I have these decks and I'm so glad I didn't spend all the money on technics. Great strong turntables perfect for mixing, recommend for anyone.

I wouldn’t necessarily call the 140 up tight in sound quality. It, like all TTs, sounds different than other TTs, but it’s served me well as a listening table. Previously, I owned the 120, and I can say from personal experience that it’s worth the upgrade.

I am very happy with my Audio Technica LP140XP. The turntable is recommended for DJs, but with a good cartridge it is better than many turntables for audiophiles. The reason is the direct drive, no belt drive turntable will satisfactorily reproduce low frequencies in the 32 Hz range (rumble).

Lights and pitchfader do not degrade sound quality, not in any technical or objectively tangible way, unless the turntable is really badly designed. The more likely reason people "hear" these sorts of things is because they can see these features and read the letters "dj" rather than "audiophile" on the box which in turn biases their perception of sound.

If you buy an entry-level belt-driven Pro-Ject or a Rega P1, you'd better be ready to live with W&F in the range of 0.17 to 0.27% ... which is not acceptable to me because it will get even worse over time. In comparison, direct drive DJ decks like the Reloop RP7000Mk2, the PLX-1000 or the LP140 (all of them are Hanpin so-called Super OEMs by the way) often offer a rock steady 0.01%. As for vibration, these DJ decks are built for club environments and are thus very rigid towards feedback, often with dead silent rubber-coated platters, tonearms with inline rubber coating and good absorption from the feet. So in the price range below or up to 500€, I personally would never buy a so-called "audiophile" entry-level turntable that probably even comes with a totally overrated Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. Serious belt-driven models start with something like the Fluance RT-85. Acrylic platter, decent W&F, a decent 2M Blue. Or a Rega P3. These are different animals altogether. But in the lower range, a solid direct drive system with a decent cartridge is the way to go.

Thank you for your review. I will tell you why I went for the 140: direct drive, s-shaped tonearm, ample capability of switching shell-mounted p&p carts from AT itself (and Ortofon), no preamp stage, no belt hassle, fully manual. All at a price that won't break the bank. Some people like to think they will upgrade their cart by themselves once they've bought a straight-tonearmed Rega or Pro-Ject. I'd rather avoid that. I'd keep wondering if I set up the cart correctly, even with the help of an expensive protractor. A considerable amount of manual/visual ability is needed to work those tiny screws, washers and screwdrivers. Not to mention going about the contacts. Been there, done that, not for me. I'll go with factory-fitted shells any day. Some people like to have to deal with obstructions, probably because they can afford buying tools in order to overcome them, or they're very gifted technicians, or both. Some might like the symbolic/identitarian dimension of that. Not a problem, but no thanks.

I have a 140 and the first thing I did out of the box and before watching this review, backed my tracking off to 2g. After a few months, I upgraded the cart to an Ortofon 2m Black. This really opened the sound stage in terms of size and imaging. I agree that this deck hits good with rock/metal/EDM and I also think it punches above it's weight class. If I had to pick between the entry level decks from U-Turn, Pro-Ject and Rega I would pick this every time.

Having more options, like strobe and pitch control, doesn't mean that it will produce noise and is not for audiophiles. Not at all. But if you have the money, go for the more expensive DD turntables from Technics.

So I’ve seen a few of your videos where you recommended the Rega P1 a over other similarly priced decks in both performance and price. But, personally, I had a horrible experiences with Rega. First, in the US, the P1 is as low as $450, which bid $100 more then what you can find the AT140 at. Secondly, I owned 2 Rega P1 decks and I returned one and sold the other. My main issue with them was the motor noise. I reached out to Rega numerous times about the issue and they told me to let the motor settle. After 2 months the noise never went away and I replaced it with another P1, which also exhibited the same issue. I kept that one for a year and replaced it with a used Technics SL 23 w/ AT450 cartridge, which blows away the Rega at a 1/3 of the price. My wife, who couldn’t care less about audio quality, noticed a huge improvement. The Rega P1 is overrated IMO.

I own LP140 for a month now and pretty happy with it. At first, I was disappointed by the sound quality compared to my old TT (and it was Rega P1 :D) But then I've changed the mat from felt to cork and rubber, and changed the cartridge to Nagaoka MP110. Now it sounds awesome. So, if anyone is planning to buy this table, be prepared to spend some extra money, if you want it to sound truly enjoyable. Now I'm planning to buy Schiit Mani phono preamp to complete my set-up.

I have used DJ turntables for “audiophile” purposes and have had no problems. The only thing I needed to do was use an appropriate cartridge.

I bought one two days ago! Waiting on Fed Ex to bring it. I bought a vintage 1974 Fisher 8 track receiver with green backlight. Now I am looking for a vintage reel to reel, and cassette deck! My suitcase Crosley started this lol!You know my albums cost more.......Love your channel! cheers mate!

Do audiophiles stop breathing when listening to vinyl? Because the mere fact that they are there causes chest movement, which causes air movement and that creates noise. Which in itself masks subtle details. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Just placed an order for AT-LP140XP, along with ATN-VM95E stylus (to replace included ATN-XP3) since I'm planning to use it for "HiFi" purposes, rather than DJ ones.

You can easily use a Hifi needle from a VM95 cartridge, Audio Technica says they are compatible with the XP ones so nothing to adjust simply replace. I would recommend the red 95ML needle, but if that is too expensive (140 pounds) the green VM95 needle would be comparable to the 2M Red system. With the red 95ML needle it has a higher resolution + separation due to the MicroLinear pure diamond (not a bonded one as the 2M red or the VM95E) it will sound much more fine-grain and relaxed but still has more power than others in that class. Compared to the Rega, yes the Rega sounds relaxed as well but it is also a bit energyless (exhausted) on louder pop or very dynamic classical due to the delivered cartridge. Also, the high-pitched piano sound on the Technics 1500c or LP 140XP seems to be more stable compared to the Rega 1. But essentially you should hear that at the dealer to compare what fits your needs or favors.

I own this turntable. My old turntable died, and I needed to replace it. I have it paired with a Cambridge Audio amp, and my old seventies albums live again. I don't care about the DJ features. What I really wanted was a direct drive turntable. I'm pleased with it.

Received my AT140 and just set it up. It’s a nice piece! ❤️

Ortofon 2M BLue makes a HUGE difference over the xp3 even over the 2M Red. Even though it's a DJ deck; with the O 2M Blue, it's now a pretty darn good TT. I'll probably get a technics RGS0008 adjust for the new height and call it done & dusted.

I agree that one should change the supplied cartidge....like the Denon DL103r, AT -VM 95 ML. I cannot tell the difference from my Michell Gyrodec, costing ten times as much.

When I see Brian Eno & Japan records behind someone, that’s a person whose advice I can trust.

Thank you for the review but I have a complaint. All of you who review Dj turntables you compare them against Rega or Project TTs and you say that Rega or Project TTs are superior. But you ignore that a lot of people prefer DJ TTs because the headshell is removable and you can change any cartridge you want very easily. Have you ever thought that for many people the change of a cartridge is a nightmare on Rega or Progect TTs? I have a Thorens 160 and whenever I want to change the cartridge I have to go to friends or experienced salesmen. I can't do it myself. I plan to buy a DJ TT something like AT-LP140XP or Reloop RP4000 because you can buy headshells very cheap (normally around 20 euros) and change easily any cartridge you want. I searched for a second headshell for the Thorens 160 but the cost is 150-180 euros at Ebay so I prefer to buy a second new TT. Greetings.

The cartridge on the LP140 is solid, get a microline replacement styles from Audio Technica. I have the Shibata version, VM95SH cartridge and it is excellent.

Okay, so you're not a big fan of DJ-style turntables. BUT, what direct-drive turntables come in at about the price of an AT-LP 120? $250 or $300 is about the top of what I want to spend on a turntable and I'm not a fan of belt-driven ones.

Lowering track force below what is recommended opens the door to mist racking, sibilance distortion and potential record wear. Proceed with caution. If you hear something nasty, put it back where it's intended to be.

Well...I ran into an issue with the 140xp. So I brought it back for a refund. Ordered myself a Pro-ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB DC. Swapped in the 2m Blue since I already had it. Loving it. The 140xp is cheaply made but with the right cartridge sound was pretty good. but I'm glad I made the switch.

That's a great review! I decided to buy the AT-LP140XP even if isn't an audiophile turntable, i'm not an audiophile so it fits me. I listen to plenty of Italo disco, pop, rock, so it'll fit perfectly, i also preffer the more powerful motor and the damped platter too, i will also enjoy the strobe and the cueing light!

Got the Audio Technica 1240XP and it does Rock - Great for The Stones And Depeche Mode //. Thanks

How can a piece of technology sound "stressed"..??.. too much caffeine?? Ahhhhhh!!

The vinyl behind your head is phenomenal. Have all Shearing works, including with Mel Torme! And Julie London's as well. Gustavo Caldas. Cheers...

Thank you! Great review. Had it down to the Fluance and AT, but when you through in Kraftwerk, I'm going for the AT with a Orofon Red.

If Audio Technica AT-LP140 audio fidelity is affected by the DJ setup, would you dare to say the same thing about the Technics SL1200 MK2? I dare you to say it and then name one turntable from your list that would pass NAB standards.

I liked my Ortofon 2m Bronze a lot, but I upgraded to 2m Black. TT: Technics SL-1210 MK2. Is this turntable a D.J. turntable? Yes it is! But not only: this combination - turntable and cartrige - sounds not only very good but absolutely audiophile.

When I heard him say that the lp120 is 250 pounds I was shocked as no way a turntable would be that heavy. But then I understood he was talking abolished the price😅

You should never compare two turntables if the cartriges are different, that's nonsense to me.

I’m looking at upgrading at getting the 140X, but upgrading the cartridge to an Audio Technica 540ML RigB, which is certainly a step up from the XP3. Gonna pair it with a Pro-Ject Phono Box S2, just because of the wriggle room with impedance load adjustment that it gives you with it. I listen to a lot of 80’s-90’s rock, so I think this turntable would be perfect for me!

I am sorry that it is thought that DJ accessories are not necessary because they add unnecessary colouration etc to music reply. I disagree I'm afraid , with the average house being an awkward place to replay music. Every room reacts differently with turntables, etc . If a deck has the ability to adjust itself (i'm thinking of pitch ) or whatever then how can you say it is not audiophile. People should buy what they consider to be suitable for their needs not the reviewer. I own a Technics SL1200 MK2, it suits my needs and is versatile in its use.

I agree it’s more pressure on stylus to vinyl for dj speakers bass for it not to skip - live time on records is less 😃☝️😏 thank you

Which one would you and you guys recommend between the 120 and 140? :)

Hello , I have the AT 1240 LP ( not to be confused with the 120 or 140) and even though it is the better DJ TT it can still be considered an audiophile TT with some improvements , I changed the cart to Ortofon super om40 ,upgraded the cables and I use an acrylic platter instead of cork or rubber or felt plus it sits on a slab of granite , quite happy with this TT .

Hi, I'm on the jump to change from Technics SL 1210mk2 to Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP. I'm a DJ and run several Clubnights. But there are two main questions to be answered: 1. How is the damping/resonance stability compared to the SL-1210MK2 especially in heavy loud Club environments (above 110 Db/ mainly +/- 80Hz resonances)? 2. How is the build quality compared to the SL-1210MK2 (materials of the body & base/sockets for the track light/ tonearm bearings/ feet/ motor bearings/ motor hum (?) / Materials etc. ) I'm am convinced that a lot of products in the pro DJ market are worth thier money, but I'm also convinced that there are a lot of products where you only pay the brand/marketing. The other way round a lot of "B" Brands are engineering Pro/high quality products and just lack the budget to promote them as such. Long story short, I don't want to find myself selling my 20yo Technics 1210s for a "Semi" Pro DJ Turntable that can't keep up in a professional environment. I would much appreciate your honest thoughts to make a discussion for or against the LP140 for professional club use. Thank you very much!

I have an LP120 that I purchased second-hand as a plaything, I didn't take it seriously, I just wanted something I could use for playing records from charity shops etc, but I decided I would see what I could do to improve it a bit, first I put a better spring on the anti-skate and topped up the damping fluid and replaced the cartridge with a 2M blue, then on taking the deck apart I decided I didn't want the phone amp so removed it and connected better quality cables directly to the arm and bypassing everything so they are straight to my amp, then I looked at the plinth itself and added sound deadening to the inner case and fitted Sorbothane rubber to the feet, I removed the transformer and mounted that on rubber as well, I am surprised how good it sounds now and it's pleasant to use when I don't want to fire up my good decks. I recommend fitting a good rubber mat and putting some sound deadening under the platter to stop the ringing.

Subjectivity is brought to a new pinnacle.... now I have to seek "vigor" in my sound.... LOL

I use the Pioneer PLX-500. 'White' why is it no one seems to talk about it? I love it, works and sound great. I use the 2mRed Ortofon though. Not the stock one it came with.

Thanks for the review. I have always wondered about how the knock offs of the Technics SL1200 fare. I cannot speak to AT 140, but I can share my experience on having an DJ table as as hi end analog source. It is interesting since the 1200's were intended to be an Audiophile table, and not the DJ table that garnered most of its accolades. I own the GAE reissue, even though it kept all the features of the SL series its DJ bells and whistles have not seemed to inhibit its ability to perform as an audiophile table. It actually has kept pace with an SOTA sapphire with SME 309 arm that I regrettably had to let go due it being to big to work in my new setup. I chose the Technics because the footprint was compact and I had great experiences, during my college days, with their reliability. Nonetheless, I was grieving the loss of the SOTA, (It was a dream table of mine.) when I was pleasantly surprised how well the GAE handle an the heavy $1500.00 Grado wood body cartridge, I like. The technics arm tracked better, plus the unit's noise floor was mush quieter. For about $2500.00 less than the SOTA rig to boot. Over the years I have owned several notable brands, Rega, Project, and Thorens. Of all the things I have owned I have liked this so called DJ's table the best. Albeit I will never ever use the pitch control.

Best record player for the money put a black Orton on it brings the cost to a grand but wow what a deal.

You said it would be unfair to review this turntable! Well your being unfair talking about things that are not needed adding to noise. The colouration of sound you are talking about to the human ear is absolutely minimal, to which the vast majority of people will never hear. I have an AR eb101 and a 140 xp. Using the same cart on both (2m bronze) what's the difference in sound? One turntable has no gadgets creating this noise you mention while the xp 140 has all this noise generating add ons. So the difference in sound between the two turntables, nothing. A slightly different sound stage and that's it. I hear the same tones, highs and lows, background etc. The AR sounds better but it's so minimal to the ear. When you mentioned this noise I thought it was unfair on your behalf because you have made it out to be something it's not. That colouration of sound you mention will come into play when you have a £500 cart, £3000 amp £2000 speakers etc. Love your channel, keep up the good work 👍🏿

Have you really tested everything your talking about? I'm not saying you don't know what your talking about, but my deck sits 90 degrees to where my speakers are facing. I can't imagine a solid planted strobe light mount and a tracking light in the up position is gonna create any audible vibration? And if they even produce any micro distortion, what about every other Decorative piece in our listening areas? Anyway, I am not pining for perfect audio reproduction when I rock out to my vinyl. If I want perfection, I'm buying a DAC. I respect what your saying but it seems a bit much. I never walked into a club back in the day and thought, the music would sound so much better is the strobe lights and tracking lights were removed from those 1200s. I just find is ridiculous to believe that those features create any audible distortions? Maybe I'm just being an oppositional dummy? Better throw away that dust cover which must me a vibration magnet from the deepest depth of hell!

Audio Technica turntables are the best I'm getting the Audio Technica LP60SPBT BK which is the one that comes with a Bluetooth wireless speaker

It's weird how people bend the meaning of the word audiophile.

Perfect for old 45's and 78's

Ive owned this Turntable for 3 years now. I have done a Butt Load of tweets to it. O-ringed the tonearm, Auratec platform, Audio Technica VM95LMCartridge. .

The irony... The Rega P1 is known to be noisy 🤣

I did not get the AT-LP140XP for the AT DJ Cartridge, which I immediately discarded. I got it for my 3 Shure Cartridges - the M95ED, the M97x and the V15x, all equipped with brand new Jico SAS tip with Boron, Sapphire and Ruby Cantilever assemblies, after the motor of my cherished Technics SL-1200 MK2 decided to die.They sound great. I leave all those 'Audiophile MC Groove Digger lovers' with their Belt-Driven waiting-to-die super contraptions to their fate, which usually starts when they cannot find a proper belt replacement for a, say, 5,000-Euro-or -Dollar 'Hi-End 'monstrosity.

The AT LP5 and AT LP7 look like the winners in the current AT line up. I was thinking about trying the new AT VM95ML looks like could be a winner. If you get a chance to review the Fluance RT 85, please do.

Mine should be arriving today. I'm going to do a couple tests with the XP3 on it, but then I'm throwing a VM95ML on there. I may also do some testing by putting the old VMN95e stylus back on.

Interesting. My Technics SU-V9 integrated amp has two phono stages. I have both a Project Carbon EVO (with a Ortofon 2m Blue) and a Audio Technica AT-120XUSB (with a AT-VM95E) hooked to it. I like them both however they both serve very different purposes.

Sound is very subjective. It's also very easy to sway opinion on sound. Meaning.. If you don't know exactly what you're listening to.(I.E.. Blind listening test) You may come to completely different conclusions about the sound you're hearing. I've seen this play out hundreds of times during my years as a High end audio salesman. This deck paired with a quality cartridge... let's say The 2M blue... Will outperform or perform at level with decks costing 5 times It's price. I've seen it(And heard it) with my own eyes and ears.. This is a outstanding value for a Phonograph. And it's definitely a heck of a buy at its current price point.

I own the Lenco 3808 with a AT95E stylus, and Rubber Cork mat. And use is as a listening turntable. sounds great to me.

One of the reasons may be that there are people who like dance music - for which pitch control is material - and that the same time want to have a decent "kind of audiophile aspiring" turntable...

Ok so you mention the reasons not to buy this for audiophile playing. HOW MUCH of all that noise and vibration you say the pop up light and other DJ tools create, are ACTUALLY DISCERNIBLE on an average set of speakers and amp setup, by Joe blogs on the street? Thanks. Are the non DJ tt’s at the same price point going to offer better quality that can be heard ? Or is it just another micro tweak that audiophiles talk about. Thanks 👍

if you like the looks of a Technics SL 1200, why not get one? Won’t it be better sounding and better constructed?

I have 2 LP140XP's connected to my Allen Heath Xone 23 mixer and super happy how they sound. Of course playing house music, funk and minimal. First thing i did was immediately swapped out the carts to the Shure M44-7 much louder than the stock carts. I also played around with an Ortofon 2M Blue that I have on my minty Technics 1200 MK2 and sounded very nice. Though for listening to my albums, I prefer my Technics 1200 MK2 with the Ortofon 2M Blue. I did have 2 LP120 prior to the LP140XP and love the upgrade. Would have gone with a Technics 1200, but so difficult finding a mint one to match the one I currently own. I figured for the price of one minty Technics, I'd give the LP140XP a try. Though I will take you up on your suggestion of upgrading the rca/ground cables. Should help a little.

Hi Paul, I have been living with my Audiotechnia LP 140 for a few months now and although I know its not strictly an audiophile turntable I’m loving it. I have a couple of questions for you - is it worth buying an external pre amp and is it worth buying an audiophile mains lead and RCA cables rather than using those supplied. I know you consider this turntable to be more of a lifestyle turntable rather than an audiophile one I don’t know if upgrading/ adding these to this turntable would be as effective as adding them to something like a Rega Planer or a Project turntable. I have a budget and can’t afford to be spending copious amounts of money on my set up, however I do intend to get a orfon 2 M Red at some point in the future - any thoughts you may have would be gratefully received thank you Paul

I don't consider myself an audiophile however sound quality has been becoming more and more crucial for me especially as I build out my audiophile quality collection of vinyl LPs. I first got into turntables in the late 80s and my second setup was a pair of Technic 1200s. My current setup is a vintage pioneer pl-570. It's decent but the feature I have an itch for the most is being able to do VTA adjusments on the fly. Even though my PL-570 has vta adjustments it's a bit wonky and not nearly as elegant to perform those adjustments as on a 1200 or a LP140XP. I wish some of these entry level audiophile TTs had easy to perform VTA. That's precisely why I'm looking at the AT. Thanks for your review. It's great and def helping me consider my options. My question to you is why don't you ever seem to mention VTA? It seems it would be a crucial consideration for an audiophile as it seems to really make a considerable difference when dialed in just right and with all the different vinyl weights out there it seems to be a crucial function.

compairing to 120x, is it better or not?

So between this one and the Pioneer PLX-1000, which way would you go?

All three of these tables mentioned are "lifestyle" turntables, no two ways about it. I have to really wonder how much the ear's perception is colored by preconceived notions of what these tables are "supposed" to sound like.

Finally I found this pragmatic review.

Love the video. Thank you. P. S. I own a Superscope TT-5. I intend to buy an Audio-Technica 120 AT-LP120X. Is the brand new AT better than the old Superscope? I am looking forward to your opinion. Thx!

I have it and Love it!

Oh, gotcha, thanks man, was just wondering, thanks man....... 👍👊💪🙏😎

Hi , very interesting review - I have owned an AT120 for a week or two, nice deck. I am not a true audiophile and have recently upgraded from my old Sony turntable and amp. I hadn’t seen the AT 140 before or I’d have bought it straight off as I bought my 120 from Amazon - I am taking advantage of sending it back and have ordered a 140 to replace it with. I didn’t like the pre - amp in the 120 and have seen several video’s on removing it, seems a bit pointless to me. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, I listen to a lot of rock so the 140 may well be a great buy for me ( with a change of cartridge). Thanks for your review :-)

I need a good budget turntable that I can easily swap cartridge for to play all 3 speeds and is automatic. What do you recommend?

With this turntable can you connect straight to a powered speaker and use or do you need something to join them.?

Hi. I have the 140, I bought it some years ago with the view to getting back into mixing, however, for one reason or another, that never happened and I've never needed to complete the pair. I was going to sell it, set it up to make sure everything was working as it should and... well.... its still in the system... together with a rega mini through the naim atom and denton 85's.. it sounds like everything i always think vynal should. Admittedly, my setup is very kind to source material, but I couldn't be happier, I've a basic otrophon blue.. cracking... only drawback is the disco lighting that, as you say, is great for DJ's, not so good for my living room. Cheers

If I was going to buy a turntable technica 140 would this be a good buy as first choice getting back into music hifi build. So it would grate with rock. Thanks very helpful. I love to rock

Well, I gambled and purchased a 140 for my audiophile listening, needless to say, I am not really happy with it. I did change the cartridge to a Nagaoka MP-110 and the sound is acceptable but not what I am looking for. You are absolutely right about the cartridge that comes with the 140, I felt that 3 grams of tracking was way too much and set it to 2. Putting the 140 up for sale and considering turntables from Rega, Marantz, and Clearaudio. I wish that I had watched your review first. Take Care

Great review!! Im not an audiophile by any means but did find your mentioning of the "bits" just by being there get in the way. Was wondering if you've covered that in the past or could cover that in a little more detail as it does sound interesting. And of course there is always the power cable "bit". Was wondering how you feel about this since you did mention to upgrade and if so what would you upgrade to and why?

I’ve been waiting for laser cartridges to come up in the near future. Such a gear could silence the anti-vinyl community a little (especially “digital dj’s”).

HI ! Nice presentation, but I want to ask you, because I'm looking for a device. Does the Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP have an auto power off feature? Does the arm eventually return to normal? I couldn't find any video to watch it and I want to buy such a device. A good day !

i have one of these and I love it, I honestly do not understand what makes an "audiophile" turn table, this one does a great job at playing my records. about to get me a dedicated pre amp for it to boost that sound. also working on getting an ortofon m2 blue

Many thanks for your review, I'm wondering what would be your recommendations in the upgrading of the cables, I'm interested in what replacements you had in mind when swopping out. All the best Si

I get a rega planar 1 and the bias setting is a big pain in the axssss

Get well soon!

Honestly. I love listening to my records a little slower thanks to variable pitch.

Thank You.

Hello to Mr.Rigby this is my third vid I have seen never subscribed but seriously considering it I liked your review of the at140 xp it is exactly like my ATLP-120 made before 2016 I bought mine which cost about 250 it wieghs 25pounds the tone arm has vertical adjuzstment it has revervse ,quartz controlled same light ,adjustable feet body is same compared to the newer atlp120 which is really thinner body wise and about 14lbs or less and does not have adjustable feet or tonearm hieght and when I first saw the atlp-140 xp I said it was a atlp-t120 usb like how my was made before 2016 they made a newer version of the T120 cheaper still same price as my old ATLP-120 but cheaper and made what looks like to me atlp-120 but as a new model for more money was not happy with that to me they were getting greedy and as for sound quality you are right I put on the ortophon om5e cartridge on this TT and on a pr0-ject debut 3 TT the pro-ject sounded a little better than the audio technica it was clearer and bass seemed less muddy and clearer highs were not annoying but clear even after I replaced that stupid felt mat I replaced on both turntables I hate those felt mat unless I was a DJ rubber and or cork is better in reducing static which was pure hell whenchanging records ,the atlp-120 I have is a heavy TT more like a DJ turntable than the newer T120 ,not happy with my atlp-120 cause of the anti skating spring which mine has the weak spring and I have to raise it up to its highest stting to barely get antiskating ,not happy with this TT it would be nice if the audio technica co would offer to pay to fix it since they were the idiots !! who designed it ,but I appologize for now I use my pro- ject more now and I have some several vintage TT's I have fixed that I like better I was getting tired of getting up when record would end I was able to get a Dual 1225 and 1009SK automatic so when I fall asleep record will not wear away when it ends ,I grew up with automatic TT's ,and between the two Duals I found the 1009SK is very quiet I love the tone arm even though it is beefier it is very light and with the shure cart I have in stalled 95e it tracks very well I do not know if you ever did a vid on vintage TT'S I will have to check so far this was my third vis of you It was very!!!!!!good I will have to see more JRo

Hello, my friend. What would you recommend now in 2024 to purchase in this price range for home listening pleasure. Thank you

Great review. Please explain how the direct drive of the AT affect the transients, I'd very much like to know. Thanks.

This was humourous and informative.Thank you for presenting this.

Ah Paul how did this one escape my attentions,another GREAT video review Sir you`ve got the hole "direct drive vs belt drive" thing down to a "TEE" with your descriptions. It makes me laugh how owners of comparable direct drive turntables ie:Technics SL`s seem to want to insist that they`re better than a belt drive by another company ie:Project,Clearaudio,Rega,Thorens etc. With all the "DJ bits" on those DJ orientated decks you mentioned, I just "naturally assumed" they DO affect sound quality. Mind you if I was to go for a direct drive it would probably be a Audio Technica,can`t see me needing much more from a "DJ" orientated direct drive deck than that &,they are at a affordable price point even if one upgrades the;power cable,tonearm cable & especially the phono cartridge(but to make sure it matches the phono stage...of course),you won`t be that far away from the "beloved" Technics SL! Keep up the Excellent video reviews just one more thing before I go,didi you use to write for a very well known hifi mag I`m sure I know your name from waaaay back,could be wrong though? #hifi4ever

Be good to see it working to the features not just u standing thier talking about it not bad tho

i wish that ATechnica would upgrade the 120 with a automatic return for the arm. That's the only thing that would sell more if it was done. LISTEN UP AUDIO TECHNICA. AT LEAST STOP AND LIFT THE ARM [like the Dual 505]

I ended up ordering this turntable... Normally $500 CDN, and I got it for $113. Did I make a big mistake? I'm a casual listener. I just collect movie soundtracks to listen to for background music while I do whatever.

So what cartridge would you recommend? let’s say to just listen to your vinyls but I don’t want it to scratch or harm my vinyls.

Hi Paul, a have a question: if you choose to put an Ortofon 2MRed on the LP140, should you buy a new mat to adjust the height, or can you just leave it as it is (with the felt mat that comes with it)?

Thx for the review, but I still have a question. Is there a sound quality difference between the AT-LP120USB and the 140X when you use the phono output? Let say that for both we have replaced the original cartridge by a 2M red. I saw a review of someone who opened the 120 to find out if the signal goes straight out if you use the phono output. For the 120 it was not the case, because there was some high band filtering involved. Is this the same with the 140?

So this deck really isn't any good for just listening to music? I really like the simplicity of this turntable and its looks and no belt drive change for different speeds. Please help