The Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK is a fully automatic, belt-drive stereo turntable with two speeds (33-1/3 and 45 RPM), an anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter, a built-in switchable phono preamp, and a redesigned tonearm base and headshell.
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My copy of *OK Computer* gets stuck in a loop at a specific part of “Karma Police.” Record and stylus are clean No visible deep scratches Only happens on this record and at that exact spot If I lightly tap the turntable, it breaks out of the loop and keeps playing Turntable: Audio-Technica AT-LP60X
I’m looking to upgrade from my LP60X. I’ve had it for almost 3 years now and want something where I can put a better cartridge in.
Because it's the lower end of decent performance. There's basically zero modifications you can make to it. Can't change the cart or the tracking force or the anti skate, such as it is. It's entirely cheap plastic except for the platter. ... It's not junk. It's perfectly fine. For people who really just want a set it and forget it solution, it's probably about perfect, but it is absolutely entry level.
So I bought the pair of Edifier R1280DB speakers last week and this week I ordered the AT-LP60X-GM to replace the turntable. So happy with how it looks and sounds now!
It hits the fine line of cheaper than most turntables, while still being a real turntable. If I want to be less positive, it is the definition of a medicore turntable. Not bad, but not good. Barely Adequate. Which is enough for a lot of people just getting into the hobby.
I’d argue it’s about 80% there, if you value other things like tactile feedback above-and-beyond the adjustment features it lacks. That said, I’ve got tables I paid $50 that are absolutely amazing and give me all I need and more. It’s all relative.
Because it is the lowest acceptable starting point in this hobby... That is why it is entry level. There are many better options, but nothing below it.
cheaper construction, very limited stylus upgrades, non adjustable. its not bad, just not great.
i was in your exact situation when i had my lp60x and no matter what i did, no matter how many times i wet cleaned my records, no matter how many times i cleaned the stylus, no matter what i did it would still skip. that’s just how the LP60X is. it plays most records fine, but on some bass-heavy pressings or records with very dynamic elements, the lp60x’s plastic tonearm and spring loaded weight system just can’t handle them.
It does more than just “spin” there are a multitude of reasons why a more expensive table is vastly superior. If all you can afford right now is the LP60 then get it!!!
The new X version LP60X has some improvements over the older discontinued LP60 and it's fine to start with if you want an automatic turntable.
I think the general opinion of the LP60/60X here in r/vinyl has warmed over time. Many people will still gladly point out a range of $300-ish turntables which will deliver superior performance and upgradeability, but the LP60X and a few other $100-ish models are commonly accepted as good beginner turntables.
For casual, background listening, the 60 is fine. If you're actually going to sit and listen for HiFi, it's not.
It’s not even average. It’s barely adequate. No adjustable antiskate. No adjustable counterweight. Not upgradable. Not made by AT-they subcontract this and the LP70 to a cheapo factory in China. There are loads of reported quality control issues and the materials are cheap plastic.
Honestly im pretty happy with mine, I put the elliptical stylus on and im running through an external phono preamp and I cant see how spending more money on a turntable would get me anything more than headaches.
And what would that say about the AT-LP60X?
Owners describe the AT-LP60X as **a reliable first turntable that gets people into vinyl without a big financial commitment**. The recurring complaint across threads is a lack of upgrade headroom: the cartridge is fixed, tracking force and anti-skate aren't adjustable, and the build is reported as mostly plastic apart from the die-cast platter. A smaller but notable thread involves records skipping or catching in a loop at a specific spot, with tapping the plinth reported as a workaround. Several owners who moved to it from lower-tier decks like a Crosley describe a real step up in sound and looks. **This is reported as an acceptable entry point for casual listeners, not a long-term deck for anyone who expects to swap cartridges or fine-tune setup later.**