Audio-Technica AT-LP120 VS Pro-Ject Essential III
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
  • Brand - Audio-Technica
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
Pro-Ject Essential III
  • Brand - Pro-Ject
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000

Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica AT-LP120

VS

Pros

    • Easy operation and user-friendly design
    • Wide range of compatibility
    • Professional-grade features
    • High-quality sound reproduction

Cons

    • higher-end turntable

Pro-Ject Essential III

VS

Pros

    • This model outputs high-quality sound with the deep bass sound.
    • Bluetooth output.
    • The built quality is very high – it is heavy enough.

Cons

    • The soundstage is quite narrow. It is not automatic.

Specifications

Specification Audio-Technica AT-LP120 Pro-Ject Essential III
Motor
Drive Method direct belt
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % 0.2 0.2
Torque >1.6 kgf-cm >4.5 kgf-cm
Speed, Rpm 33.3, 45, 78 33.3, 45
Platter Type aluminum diecast aluminum diecast
Sound
Output Level Pre-amp "PHONO": 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec. Pre-amp "LINE": 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Gain 36
Signal To Noise Ratio, Db 50 65
Frequency Response, Hz 20 - 20000 20 - 20000
Features
45 Rpm Adapter
Dust Cover
Other has not has not
Stylus
Model ATN95E Ortofon OM10
Type dual magnet moving magnet (MM)
Replaceable
Connections
Other has not has not
Rca 1 1
Usb 1 -
Cartridge
Supplied Headshell Weight, G 2,5 5,5
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G 1,5 3
Type dual magnet moving magnet (MM)
Controls
Braking System electronic electronic
Pitch Variation, % +/-10 or +/-20 +/-0,7
Pitch Control
Operation Type full manual full manual
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 10.6/23.5 5.1/11.1
Size, Cm/inches 15.2 x 45.2 x 35.3/ 6 x 17.8 x 13.9 9.5 x 41.5 x 33/4.4 x 16.9 x 13
Power
Power Consumption, W 11 4,5

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