If you’ve been meaning to get into vinyl without giving up the convenience of wireless listening, this is the kind of deal to pay attention to. The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT is a fully featured, direct-drive turntable with Bluetooth built in, and it’s currently $399, which is $100 off the regular $499 price. You get the classic DJ-style look and feel, plus modern wireless output for speakers and headphones.
The AT-LP120XBT is a direct-drive, three-speed turntable (33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM), so it’ll handle everything from new pressings to older collections. It comes with an S-shaped tonearm and an Audio-Technica moving magnet cartridge that’s easy to upgrade later if you want to tweak your sound. Pitch control, a stroboscopic platter, and a start/stop button give it that familiar “pro” layout.
On the modern side, you’re getting Bluetooth connectivity, so you can send your records straight to wireless speakers or headphones without running cables across the room. There’s also a switchable phono preamp, which means you can plug it into almost any stereo, soundbar, or powered speakers, whether they have a dedicated phono input or not. Many users also appreciate the USB output for archiving vinyl to a computer, which is a nice extra if you want digital copies of your favorite albums.
There are plenty of cheaper “suitcase” record players out there, but most cut corners on the parts that matter: the tonearm, the cartridge, the motor, and the way they treat your records. The AT-LP120XBT is built much closer to a proper hi-fi/DJ deck, so you’re getting better speed stability, more accurate tracking, and a path to upgrade cartridges instead of replacing the whole thing in a year.
At full price, it already sits in that sweet spot between beginner deck and serious hi-fi. At $399, it’s a much easier recommendation if you want a turntable that you won’t immediately outgrow. The fact that it handles wired and Bluetooth setups plus USB recording means it can adapt as you change your system, whether you’re running a classic amp and speakers now or a wireless multiroom setup later.
If you’re ready to upgrade from a basic player or jump into vinyl with something that’ll actually do your records justice, this Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT deal is a strong option. For $399 instead of $499, you’re getting a solid direct-drive deck with good components, built-in Bluetooth, and flexible connectivity that should keep it in your setup for years.
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Audio-Technica, a brand well known for making some of the best studio and professional headphones on the market, has just come out with the ATH-AWX7000, which the company itself claims to be its "finest headphones ever." The new flagship closed-back headphone has debuted at an eye-watering price of $3,799. It combines hand-finished Japanese woodwork with a newly developed 58mm driver.
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