Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB vs Pro-Ject E1 BT
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB · Pro-Ject E1 BT.
| Specification | Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB |
Pro-Ject E1 BT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | Highlighted difference. £299 |
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2019–present | 2022–present |
| Drive | direct drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | AT-VM95E | Audio-Technica AT3600L |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | Highlighted difference. Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium | ABS with anti-resonance ribs |
| Tonearm | S-shaped with detachable headshell | 8.6" aluminium |
| Wow & flutter | <0.2% | 0.25% (33rpm) / 0.23% (45rpm) |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The Pro-Ject E1 BT undercuts the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB by £1 — £299 against £300.
The mechanics differ too: the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is direct-drive, the Pro-Ject E1 BT is belt-drive. The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB gets instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB has a USB output for ripping vinyl, while the Pro-Ject E1 BT has Bluetooth streaming.
Bottom line: £1 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
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Merchant searches
15 UK merchants stock Audio-Technica — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richer Sounds | hifi chain | Free UK delivery on most orders; click & collect from stores | View at Richer Sounds ↗ |
| Amazon UK | marketplace | Prime next-day on many items | Search at Amazon UK ↗ |
| Argos | electronics chain | Fast track delivery and collection | Search at Argos ↗ |
| Audio Affair | hifi independent | Free UK delivery over £50 | Search at Audio Affair ↗ |
| Audio T | hifi chain | Free UK delivery on most items; in-store demos | Search at Audio T ↗ |
| Currys | electronics chain | UK delivery and store collection | Search at Currys ↗ |
| Fanthorpes HiFi | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most hi-fi | Search at Fanthorpes HiFi ↗ |
| Gear4music | dj music gear | Free UK delivery over £99; fast dispatch | Search at Gear4music ↗ |
| HMV | music retail | UK delivery and store collection | Search at HMV ↗ |
| John Lewis | department store | Free UK delivery over £50; click & collect | Search at John Lewis ↗ |
| Juno Records | dj music gear | Worldwide shipping; UK next-day options | Search at Juno Records ↗ |
| Peter Tyson | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most hi-fi; competitive pricing | Search at Peter Tyson ↗ |
| Sevenoaks Sound & Vision | hifi chain | Free UK delivery over £100; in-store demonstration and setup | Search at Sevenoaks Sound & Vision ↗ |
| Superfi | hifi independent | Free UK delivery over £50 | Search at Superfi ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |
Live merchant offers
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Merchant searches
18 UK merchants stock Pro-Ject — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analogue Seduction | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most items; specialist packing | View at Analogue Seduction ↗ |
| Peter Tyson | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most hi-fi; competitive pricing | View at Peter Tyson ↗ |
| Richer Sounds | hifi chain | Free UK delivery on most orders; click & collect from stores | View at Richer Sounds ↗ |
| Amazon UK | marketplace | Prime next-day on many items | Search at Amazon UK ↗ |
| Audio Affair | hifi independent | Free UK delivery over £50 | Search at Audio Affair ↗ |
| Audio T | hifi chain | Free UK delivery on most items; in-store demos | Search at Audio T ↗ |
| Criterion Audio | hifi independent | UK delivery; Cambridge demo rooms | Search at Criterion Audio ↗ |
| Doug Brady HiFi | hifi independent | UK delivery; specialist setup | Search at Doug Brady HiFi ↗ |
| Fanthorpes HiFi | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most hi-fi | Search at Fanthorpes HiFi ↗ |
| Gear4music | dj music gear | Free UK delivery over £99; fast dispatch | Search at Gear4music ↗ |
| Grahams Hi-Fi | hifi independent | UK delivery; London demo rooms | Search at Grahams Hi-Fi ↗ |
| Hi-Fi Corner | hifi independent | UK delivery; Edinburgh & Falkirk stores | Search at Hi-Fi Corner ↗ |
| HMV | music retail | UK delivery and store collection | Search at HMV ↗ |
| John Lewis | department store | Free UK delivery over £50; click & collect | Search at John Lewis ↗ |
| Sevenoaks Sound & Vision | hifi chain | Free UK delivery over £100; in-store demonstration and setup | Search at Sevenoaks Sound & Vision ↗ |
| Superfi | hifi independent | Free UK delivery over £50 | Search at Superfi ↗ |
| The Audiobarn | hifi independent | UK delivery; demo by appointment | Search at The Audiobarn ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |