Audio Technica Turntable with USB Port

My review is for anyone looking for a modestly priced, high quality turntable, easy to use, one that sounds great, and one that won't ruin your records.. The Good news: I won't be technical. I just purchased this modestly priced turntable and I love it. This turntable was an easy choice for me, and for anyone on a budget, looking for a quality Hi Fi turntable. I purchased this particular model and version of the AT-LP60 because it has a built-in phono pre-amp. (My Marantz SR8000 receiver did not have a phono pre-amp because records were not popular back in the day, and records are coming back in fashion). This model also has the USB section built in to convert my analog records into digital onto my computer. They can now become an MP3 or CD. How cool is that! I love the design to place the START/STOP and the UP/DOWN buttons on the front, OUTSIDE the lid. To me this a great feature, much safer. With these buttons placed outside the lid, you can operate the turntable AFTER closing the lid. This is important to me because it prevents any jarring by opening and closing the lid when a record is playing, (which other turntables do). With other turntables, If a record is playing when opening or closing the lid, this could cause a jarring that might cause a skip or scratch your valuable records..Nothing's worst than opening or closing the lid with the record playing, like other turntables do, and jarring it, making it skip and ruin your valuable record. Because this AT-LP60 is fully automatic it is a great choice for anyone who might not be able to operate a manual turntable that you have to touch the tonearm and try placing or lifting the needle without possibly making it skip. This turntable comes with a non-replaceable cartridge factory calibrated, matching this turntable. This is great for anyone not wanting to fiddle around trying to find a different cartridge, then installing & calibrating it. The AT-LP60 is very easy to setup, and is very easy to operate. It is made by a company well-known for high quality audio. For the money the AT-LP60 should be a top choice. The not-so-good: I just a couple minor things. This turntable seems to be very tight when I place or remove a record. I have to enter or remove a record by the left side to avoid any chance to accidently hitting the tonearm & cartridge. Also, thee platter is the size of the record which may be a problem for someone to remove with any damage to the fingers. I also don't like the 45rpm holder very well. It doesn't hold the spindle very secure. It doesn't 78rpm speed for people who have those records. The platter is very light, which could transfer vibrations to the needle. For the money this model should be a top choice to consider.at this price point.I love how easy is to use, and it sounds great. There is a model, the AT-LP120 that should be considered if you want to spend three times the price. It is a manual, with direct drive extremely accurate, a professional quality workhorse with many features. It is well worth the money, with rave reviews from many sources. But at this price point the AT-LP60 should please many people. I love it. Works for me.