Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
81/100
Build Quality
72/100
Features Usability
92/100
Value for Money
84/100
With fully automatic playback, a switchable phono stage and Bluetooth convenience, the AT-LP60XBT makes vinyl disarmingly easy. Andrew Robinson admired its lively detail, texture and vocal focus, while What Hi-Fi? found a coherent, balanced presentation with engaging timing. A compact, approachable deck built for fuss-free record sessions.
Pros
Fully automatic operation, built-in switchable phono stage and Bluetooth make setup and everyday playback exceptionally simple.
Delivers a coherent, balanced and entertaining sound with respectable timing and dynamics.
Offers impressive detail, texture retrieval and clear vocal focus for an entry-level turntable.
Cons
Thin plastic construction, lightweight controls and hollow platter feel notably budget-oriented; the platter can be prone to resonance.
Resolution and separation diminish with dense arrangements, where percussion and rhythmic drive can recede.
Bass weight is limited, and Bluetooth playback sacrifices some body, dimensionality and high-frequency texture.
The fixed cartridge limits upgrade and tuning options, while 10-inch records can be difficult to play.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 81/100
The AT-LP60XBT delivers a coherent, enjoyable presentation with respectable timing and dynamics, and one reviewer was surprised by its detail, texture and vocal focus. Its limitations are most apparent with dense music, where detail, rhythmic drive and separation can recede; Bluetooth also trades away some body and high-frequency texture.
Overall Sound
84/100
What Hi-Fi found an entertaining, coherent sound with admirable timing, decent dynamics, balanced tonality and a smooth treble. Andrew Robinson heard notably strong detail, nuance, dynamics and vocal articulation, though he also found the presentation light in weight with limited deep bass; What Hi-Fi was less convinced by its resolving power on busy recordings.
Speed Stability
81/100
The deck offers straightforward 33⅓ and 45rpm operation, and What Hi-Fi described its timing as admirable rather than fully precise. That review also notes difficulty playing 10-inch records, so operation is not equally assured with every disc format.
Tonearm Performance
80/100
The automatic mechanism returns the tonearm to its rest at the end of a record, making everyday playback uncomplicated. The reviews provide little direct evidence about bearing quality, tracking precision or adjustment, beyond the convenience of the automatic operation.
Noise Isolation
77/100
Andrew Robinson found the lightweight, hollow platter prone to some resonance. What Hi-Fi also suggests the built-in phono stage can hold back the result through wired playback, although it found this less troubling with Bluetooth listening.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
72/100
Both reviewers call out the thin-plastic construction, low mass and inexpensive-feeling controls. Andrew Robinson did not expect those materials to compromise reliability and felt it should provide years of regular use, but the physical experience remains notably budget-oriented.
Features Usability
92/100
This is a highly convenient deck, pairing fully automatic operation with a switchable built-in phono stage and Bluetooth with SBC and aptX support. It can handle much of the setup and playback process at the push of a button, though 10-inch records can be troublesome.
Value for Money
84/100
At around £179/$149, Andrew Robinson considered it an impressive machine for the money and felt buyers could do much worse. What Hi-Fi agreed that its feature set looks attractive at the price, but thought the cheap-feeling construction and need for extra equipment to reach a more satisfying wired performance weakened its appeal for more serious vinyl listening.
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Specifications
- Turntable
- Belt drive turntable, fully automatic
- Type
- DC servo-controlled
- Motor
- Belt-drive
- Drive Method
- 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Speeds
- Aluminum
- Turntable Platter
- Less than 0.25% (WTD) @ 3 kHz
- Wow and Flutter
- >50 dB (DIN-B)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- Pre-amp “PHONO”: 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/secPre-amp “LINE”: 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Output Level
- 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- Phono Pre-Amp Gain
- 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz,0.6 A Max.
- Power Supply Requirements
- 359.5 mm (14.15") W x 97.5 mm (3.84") H x 373.3 mm (14.70") D
- Dimensions
- 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs.)
- Weight
- Dust cover, felt mat, platter (with drive belt), 45 RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (approx. 1.2 m (3.9')), AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9'))
- Accessories Included
- 12 V, 2 A
- AC Adapter
- ATN3600LC
- Replacement Stylus
- Bluetooth Version 5.0
- Communication System
- Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33')
- Maximum Communication Range
- A2DP
- Compatible Bluetooth Profile
- SBC, Qualcomm aptX
Manufacturer's Description — Audio-Technica
#1 best-selling turntable in the U.S.*
The AT-LP60XBT gives you all the great features of the AT-LP60X fully automatic belt-drive stereo turntable with the added convenience of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. The turntable pairs with speakers, headphones or other wireless devices. With its CSR BT chipset, the turntable is even able to connect to devices that support the aptX codec, which offers much-improved sound quality over the standard SBC code.
*Source: Circana, Retail Tracking Service, U.S., based on dollar and unit sales, 12 months ending December 2023.
The AT-LP60XBT gives you all the great features of the AT-LP60X fully automatic belt-drive stereo turntable with the added convenience of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. The turntable pairs with speakers, headphones or other wireless devices. With its CSR BT chipset, the turntable is even able to connect to devices that support the aptX codec, which offers much-improved sound quality over the standard SBC code.
Of course, the AT-LP60XBT can also be operated just like a regular turntable with a traditional wired connection. Either way – wired or wireless – you get outstanding audio with the ease of automatic operation controlled by front-panel start, stop and tonearm lift buttons.
Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the AT-LP60XBT’s Dual Magnet™ cartridge with replaceable stylus. The cartridge is integrated into the headshell for assured performance and ease of setup. The original stylus can be replaced by the ATN3600LC (sold separately). For those looking to further enhance your audio experience, the ATN3600LE elliptical stylus can also be purchased.
The AT-LP60XBT plays both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records and comes with a 45 RPM adapter, a detachable dual RCA output cable (for wired connection) and a removable hinged dust cover.
** The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Purchase an AT-LP60XBT turntable from this page and receive an AT-SP65xBT Bluetooth speaker for only $39.00. How to redeem?Add an AT-LP60XBT to your cart. Then add the AT-SP65xBT to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Purchase an AT-LP60XBT turntable from this page and receive an AT-SP65xBT Bluetooth speaker for only $39.00.
How to redeem?
Add an AT-LP60XBT to your cart. Then add the AT-SP65xBT to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Cut the Cord, Keep the Vinyl
This stylish upgrade of our popular wireless turntable lets you enjoy the warm, analog sound of vinyl through a convenient Bluetooth® wireless connection.
Connect to Wireless Speakers and Headphones
The LP60XBT can connect to devices with Bluetooth® technology that support the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio codec, giving you exceptional sound from the wireless connection.
Over 60 Years of Analog Excellence
We got our start in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century’s worth of analog expertise goes into every turntable we produce, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl.
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