Turntables
The AT-LP140XP-BK is Audio-Technica's top professional DJ turntable, built for nightclub booths, mobile DJ setups, and home use alike. It pairs a high-torque direct-drive motor with a mass-damped, anti-resonant die-cast aluminum platter for stable, on-axis rotation, and is fully manual with no USB or built-in preamp — designed purely for high-fidelity phono-level output.
Key Features
- Motor: High-torque DC direct-drive motor with speed stabilization, starting torque over 2.2 kgf.cm
- Speeds: 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM, fully manual operation
- Pitch Control: Selectable quartz-locked pitch with ±8%, ±16%, and ±24% adjustment ranges, plus forward/reverse play
- Platter: Anti-resonant, mass-damped die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
- Tonearm: Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest
- Cartridge: AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus, pre-mounted on an AT-HS6 universal ½" headshell
- Output: Dedicated phono-level output (5.5 mV) via detachable dual RCA cable — no built-in preamp or USB
- Performance: Wow and flutter under 0.2% (WTD) at 3kHz, signal-to-noise ratio over 50 dB
- Extras: Retractable stylus target light, stroboscopic platter with speed indicator, removable hinged dust cover, adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
Heads up: This turntable does not include a built-in preamp or USB output. You'll need a receiver with a phono input or an external phono preamp to use it.
| Spec |
Detail |
| Drive Type |
Direct-Drive |
| Speeds |
33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM |
| Pitch Control |
±8% / ±16% / ±24% (Quartz Lock) |
| Cartridge |
AT-XP3 (0.6 mil conical stylus) |
| Output |
Dedicated Phono (5.5 mV), no USB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>50 dB |
Pros & Cons
- Pro: Higher signal-to-noise ratio and lower wow/flutter than USB-equipped competitors
- Pro: Wide, quartz-locked pitch range gives DJs precise control
- Con: No built-in preamp or USB recording — requires external gear to digitize vinyl
