Audio-Technica ATLP1240USBXP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable (USB & Analog), Black, Selectable 33 -1/3, 45, and 78 RPM Speeds, High-torque, Multipole Motor, Convert Vinyl to Digital

This turntable is great. I bought two of them as you can see in the picture. They were replacing two older Gemini PT 2000 II turntables that served me well. but I didn't realize what I was missing out on with them. These turntables are light years better. The feature set on them is amazing. The pitch slider is accurate and you can do very long bpm jumps with the =/- 50 pitch jump ability. It will play any speed vinyl you may have from 33, 45, to 78. It has reverse and also quartz lock. The start and stop speed adjustment is great too. Some DJs like their records to slow down gradually and not stop immediately all the time. It's nice to be able to adjust that on the fly. The table is heavy and the feet help with resonance from the bass of your music. I've been DJing with them for two days so far and they are great. I'm in love with them. I didn't use the DJ headshell/cart/stylii that came with it as I have Shure M447s on Ortofon headshells. I will probably sell the included needles on Ebay and get some money back. Anyway these are very powerful turntables and you won't be disappointed, especially as a DJ. Oh I forgot to mention it has a spindle for an included 45 adapter, and if you like to have your turntables setup "battle style" like me, there are two stop/start buttons to facilitate this. Again amazing turntables, wish I could give em 10 stars!Update many months later:So the turntables are still holding up very well. No problems at all with them. They are still spinning reliably at 33.3 according to android app that tests your turntables. They are working out very well. I hope to take them out for their first duties once COVID-19 slows down and things start to normalize again. I'm actually hoping to do a gig at my job for like a "return to work" party type deal. Anyway these turntables are great and I suggest you purchase the accidental protection for them in case something happens or if you have kids or grandkids. These are still worth it and they are better than the Reloop 7000 mk2 because they come with a dust cover and headshell/cart. I wouldn't want the cart or the headshell so I sold both on Ebay and recouped more of my money back. I'll post another update a while into the future. Peace!

I was looking for another turntable for the longest time that would be comparable to my Technics 1200 MK5 I've owned for 7 years. The market for a good, used Technics 1200 has reached astronomical levels where one deck can set you back anywhere from $500 to $1000 dollars. Technics are the gold standard for DJs (pro or bedroom or just a casual listener) and the AT-LP1240 XP is a Super OEM that truly holds it's own against a 1200. I've spent months researching and looking for a turntable with the specs, reliability, and durability of a 1200. I looked at the Pioneer PLX 500/1000, Reloop, Audio Technica, and even that Roland 909. I kept coming back to the AT-LP1240 because on paper and in video reviews this TT packs a lot of punch into a quality production at a price point I am comfortable with.So I went for it. I'm a bedroom DJ who has two turntables hooked up through a vintage receiver (AUX input) via a Numark mixer. All playing through Advent 5002 speakers. I mainly spin soul, funk, 80s, punk, indie, and whatever else. Not a pro by any means, but I've been behind two decks for several years now and it's great to finally find a replacement for a loaned 1200 I had to give back.The LP1240 XP comes shipped in a box that keeps it completely secure and AT paid attention to making sure certain mechanisms are protected as well. Set-up is super easy, but I highly recommend reading the owner's manual before you start getting into the nitty-gritty of balancing the tone arm, adjusting the counter weight, attaching the cart, and hooking it up to your receiver. If you're a total n00b, read the whole thing before setting up anything.Pros:- Torque: Starts and stops on a dime. It takes no time at all to get up to full speed and a full stop is immediate. Cool thing, thing can be adjusted to have a slower start and a slower stop speed.- Body: It's built like a tank. Completely solid.- Style: I was ify about this at first because I wish the LP1240 was in the LP120 body so it would look like a Technics 1200. However, the body style has grown on me a bit. It's pretty damn sleek.- Tracking lights: Bright, blue LEDs. Easy to cue up records in a darker room.- Cartridge & stylus included- Phone/Line switch: Versatile, but I will only use the "phono." The internet says the "pre-amp" in the LP1240 interferes with the phono switch, but I cannot tell the difference and I think people are obsessing about this. Some even go so far to remove the pre-amp.- Sound: We my set-up, music is phenomenal- Removable RCA cables: The RCA cables are not part of the unit itself. You can swap them out. Genius if cables go bad and saves you a repair if they are attached to the unit.- Isolation: I haven't noticed any serious skipping when walking around. Only if I walk heavy nearby. I have wood floors and in an older apartment. I'm looking into a concrete paving slab for more isolation.- Dust Cover: I think it's OK. It kind of attaches around the top, so it can't move around. No hinges though.- It just works. If you take care of it and maintain it, I'm sure you will have it for years to come.Cons:Tonearm: It does NOT feel cheap, but it's lacking the weight and feel of a Technics 1200 tonearm. The mechanism itself is quality and the adjustment features feel solid.Tonearm lift control lever: This is my only gripe. It works fine. Raises and lowers the tonearm off the record smoothly and slowly. However, using it does feel a bit cheap. If there one's point of failure in the future, I can see this being the only thing that will break down.Counterweight: Not as heavy and solid as I thought it would be.Conclusion: If you're looking for a great turntable to spin records as a bedroom DJ and at house parties, you can't go wrong with the LP 1240 XP. It is a professional grade turntable and that's the quality you will receive. The LP1240 is an absolute unit. If you're a casual listener, the AT-LP120 is a better choice and an excellent deck. The LP1240 is certainly no Technics, but man, it is certainly a close second and a solid replacement for those who are in a similar situation as me.Note: Yes, I bought the AT-LP1240 XP. This product comes with the cartridge and headshell which makes it an excellent value. The XP is the newer model of the LP1240, but I don't think any of the specs have changed overall.