Audio-Technica AT-LP120 VS
Pro-Ject Essential II
- Brand - Audio-Technica
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Manual - at-lp120.pdf
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 25000
- Manual - essential-ii.pdf
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
VSPros
- Easy operation and user-friendly design
- Wide range of compatibility
- Professional-grade features
- High-quality sound reproduction
Cons
- higher-end turntable
Pro-Ject Essential II
VSPros
- The price point is fit to buyers who search for budget-friendly options.
- The user is delivered a dust cover and one cartridge in addition.
- The bass response is rich and well-defined.
Cons
- The platter mat may stick to vinyl records when you try to take it off.
Specifications
| Specification | Audio-Technica AT-LP120 | Pro-Ject Essential II |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | ||
| Model | ATN95E | Ortofon OM-5E |
| Type | dual magnet | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Sound | ||
| Gain | 36 | |
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 50 | 65 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | 20 - 25000 |
| 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 |
| Features | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Usb | 1 | - |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 10.6/23.5 | 3.7/8.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 15.2 x 45.2 x 35.3/ 6 x 17.8 x 13.9 | 11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 2,5 | 5 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 1,5 | 3,5 |
| Type | dual magnet | moving magnet (MM) |
| Motor | ||
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | 0.25 |
| Torque | >1.6 kgf-cm | >4.5 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45, 78 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | direct | belt |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-10 or +/-20 | +/-1,5 |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | full manual |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | at-lp120.pdf | essential-ii.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 11 | 3 |
