Question 1

Does this turntable have rca outputs to hook to a stereo amp?

Can't find a rear view.

Accepted Answer

Connections
Audio
Connect the audio output cable to the appropriate input jacks on your mixer, amplifier, soundcard or other device based on the setting of the pre-amp selector switch. Firmly connect the Red RCA-type plug to the right channel input and the White RCA-type plug to the left channel input. (Note: Adapter plugs might be required to connect the turntable to computer sound cards and other devices.)
Connecting to Computers with USB Input
The USB cable (included) connects your AT-LP120-USB turntable to your computer without need for special drivers. Refer to included software guide (also available online at "go search for it") before connecting the turntable to your computer.
Connecting to Computers or Audio Devices with 3.5 mm Input
The AT-LP120-USB connects without adapters to devices equipped with RCA connectors. For maximum flexibility, we have included two adapter cables to fit other popular audio inputs.
The first of these adapter cables – dual RCA to stereo 3.5 mm mini-plug (male) – is designed to fit most popular computer* audio inputs. It may also be used to connect the turntable’s RCA output to other equipment, including:
• a stereo/boombox* equipped with a 3.5 mm minijack
• input powered speakers* equipped with a 3.5 mm minijack
• input a mixer* or PA system* equipped with a 3.5 mm minijack
The second included adapter cable – dual RCA to stereo 3.5 mm miniplug (female) – permits connection of the turntable output to amplified speakers* or similar devices. The 3.5 mm stereo minijack on the cable adapter accepts stereo mini-plugs.
To use either adapter cable, connect the turntable’s red and white RCAtype plugs to the cable adapter’s RCA-type jacks.

Question 2

Does the audio technical at-lp120 turntable also come with the cartridge and 95E stylus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it comes with cartridge and stylus, not sure of the model on the cartridge, it may be a 92. We are also an Audio Technica dealer and we have found this to be a good value of the new tables out there.

Question 3

Is Newegg an authorized Audio Technica dealer?

Accepted Answer

Well, I decided to contact Audio Technica directly and got my answer. Here's what they said:
"Newegg is not a direct dealer with Audio-Technica.  I assume they purchase through our distributors, but I do not have them registered with Audio-Technica as many other distributor-using resellers.
I know Newegg is at least a respected online company, so I would not think they would ever offer anything not new or counterfeit, but I can only say they are not registered with Audio-Technica."

Question 4

Is this turntable compatible with 70's style 150 watt Pioneer amplifier?

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It will work. You can use the built in phono pre on the turntable if you don't have a phono input. Your Pioneer should have a phono input so you can use it without the AT's phono pre (switch on the back).

Question 5

The specs page says 'Forward and reverse play".  How does this work and does the pitch control function when playing a record backwards?

Accepted Answer

I purchased this for my grandmother a few years back and if I recall correctly the pitch control affects the record regardless of what direction it is spinning. The pitch control is a simple analog slider that varies the speed a little in either direction. It does also have selectable preset speeds for 35/45/78 rpm speeds. The cartridge is average quality, depending on what your planning on using it for though it can be upgraded.

Question 6

what cartridge does this come with?

Accepted Answer

Standard cartridge is the AT95E.  It is considered to be an "LP-style" cartridge.  Good for 33RPMs and 45RPMs.  NOT GOOD for 78RPMs!!!  LP-style means that the stylus is NARROW, designed to ride in the narrow record grooves.  
78's require a much "fatter" stylus.  If you use the LP-style cartridge on a 78RPM record, you will just dig a deeper trench into the record groove, completely wiping out the music.

Question 7

What needle do I buy to replace the one that comes with the  "audio-technica - AT-LP120-USB Direct Drive Proffesional Turntable" ?

Accepted Answer

If the turntable came with a AT-95E, searcy for the LP GEAR site and search for ATN95E. That's the replacement stylus.  I had to return my AT-LP-129-USB. after three repairs. The cueing function kept failing where the needle would drop quickly onto the record instead of going down slowly.

Question 8

can this unit be used in middle east with 220 V?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure, but when I'm in the Middle East I use my electronics (and hair straighteners, chargers, etc) without any adapters. I think it's only from Middle East to US that you need voltage converters! But just to be safe you could always get a voltage converter to be safe - I think you could use the record player safely (PS. my fiancé and I were just using the record player tonight, two years later and it still works amazingly, we love it).

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