Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
$399
Released 2019
Best Turntables · head-to-head
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
U-Turn Audio
U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)
$399
Released 2023
Which is better: the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB or U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)?
The U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB | U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 | $399 |
| Brand | Audio-Technica | U-Turn Audio |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Drive type | direct | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT-VM95E | Ortofon OM5E |
| Built in preamp | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB output | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 17.6 | 12.5 |
| Release | 2019 | 2023 |
Sources — Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB: audio-technica.com (verified 2026-06-15). U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2): uturnaudio.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB and U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Drive type: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB direct vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) belt
- Speeds: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) 33⅓ / 45 RPM
- Cartridge included: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Audio-Technica AT-VM95E vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) Ortofon OM5E
- Built in preamp: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB true vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false
- USB output: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB true vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false
- Weight (lb): Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB 17.6 vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) 12.5
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
One whitelisted source (SoundGuys) yields verifiable review text for this exact model. It is a qualitative roundup, not a lab test: SoundGuys names the AT-LP120XUSB the best all-around turntable for most people (9.6 pick), praising USB-to-FLAC ripping and 33/45/78 rpm playback with a built-in preamp and direct drive, while flagging that it is not automatic and the tonearm height is not adjustable. No measurements were reported. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Named best all-around turntable for most people (9.6 pick); USB output rips vinyl to lossless FLAC; plays 33/45/78 rpm; Direct-drive with built-in preamp, easy do-everything setup.
Flagged: Not automatic (no auto-play/auto-stop); Tonearm height not adjustable.
U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)
No sourced tester review yet.