AT-LP60X vs SONY PS-LX310BT: Budget Turntable Showdown!

Comparing the two most common, budget entry-level turntables/record players!
In this video, We're going to go over the similarities and differences between two of the most affordable entryways into vinyl records! Please enjoy!

CORRECTION: I apologize for the incorrect information. The cartridge on the LP60X cannot be changed, but you CAN replace the stylus needle.

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LINKS TO ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Higher-End

SPEAKERS:
(You only need to hook the Turntable into these and you're good to go. No receiver or amp required.)
Requires an Amp

AMPS:

CAMERA GEAR:

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DETAILED SPECS:

*** quick correction. In the video I said that the cartridge was replaceable on the LP60X, but it’s actually just the stylus.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Start
0:44 Similarities
1:23 Price
1:43 Build & Design
2:47 Setup Process
4:13 Sound Quality Comparison
5:24 Sound Tests (brief)
5:44 Results
7:26 Conclusion
8:50 Outro

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MUSIC

Music By: "After The Fall"
Track Name: "See You In My Dreams"
● Published by: Chill Out Records
Official After The Fall YouTube Channel Below
License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Music By: "After the Fall"
Track Name: "Vibe Check"
● Published by: Chill Out Records
Official After The Fall YouTube Channel Below
License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Music By KaizanBlu
Track Name: Deep

Music By KaizanBlu
Track Name: Closer

A Caring Friend - Bad Snacks
Artist: Bad Snacks
Title: A Caring Friend
No Copyright Music

OTHER:
This was my first time using Da Vinci Resolve after using Premiere for the last few years. Have some work to do on learning color correction and the full audio/graphics suite that's available in that program. Hopefully you find the information within the video helpful!
I'm going to work on improving my color correction, lighting and filming overall in the next vid

[amars]

These are the 2 turntables i had narrowed down and really appreciate the comparison. Going with the Sony, mainly for the cleaner look. Thanks!

[NotEnoughTP]

I love how they say "budget turntables" when either one will sting like a mutha when I purchase it.

[mikachu]

this video was exactly what i was looking for! thank you for making vinyl more accessible, I feel super confident in buying my sony TT and starting my vinyl collection!

[nloop]

Hey! I just posted a video about some of the best starting speakers for vinyl records! Feel free to check it out on my channel!

Also, one correction for the video content: I apologize for the incorrect information. The cartridge on the LP60X cannot be changed, but you CAN replace the stylus needle.

[erikwagonblott]

I got the Sony for my birthday last year and while I'm really enjoying the hobby and keep telling myself that I'll one day upgrade to something bigger and better, at the moment I really don't need to. Super easy to use and sounds great. I'm gonna keep using this thing until it gives me a reason not to.

[hypnoconnect]

Loved your review. The fact that its cheap, automatic and bluetooth, even though price is not a factor for me, I still wanna get the LP60. Its smaller (small apartment) and a great starting point. I was considering getting a Technica MK70 or even the 1500c... but I may wait for another model down the line.. and If I upgrade, I can always keep my LP60 as a portable.

[jeremy_h]

The LP60X cannot be upgraded to a different cartridge. You can find upgraded stylus variations, though. They would fit the Sony as well, they have the same cartridge body.

[the_crazy_quadrider]

I have had the Sony turntable for 2 weeks and I am very happy with it. I bought it mainly because it has bluetooth and I can use my headphones or a bluetooth speaker.

[savanaviolenta]

Sony always delivers very stylish designed products. This is another one of them.The tonearm of the Sony TT is absolutely stunning. Never seen such stylish tonearm. I think all Sony TT must have such. And interesting on that particular model it has automatic start and stop, but on the higher model PS HX500 its all manual. Actually I went with the PS HX500, cause of the Hi Res audio and better overall look and ability to rip vinyls in DSD. It would be great if Sony incorporated the tonearm of this mdoel into ps HX500 and made it fully automatic, then it would be a top seller for sure.

[FeasibleHen]

Video was great. I personally went with the Sony because I heard a lot of negative things about the lp60’s quality control on Reddit and reviews on other websites.

[Hawks]

Great video, really high production value. I opted for the Sony as my first turntable. I’ll use it Bluetooth mainly as I have a soundbar and surround speakers, but will also pair it with some Edifier active bookshelf speakers

[PicklelessPickle]

I really like this guy hes my go to when it comes to these kinda things. He just describes things really well and doesn't bore me.

[gurmansingh]

Thanks for the advice. Keep up with this editing and reviewing skills!

[thatdudeuhate]

I've owned my Sony for close to two years. I'm happy with it. So easy to use and changing the stylus is so easy (only had to change it once and I play records ALOT)

[Rebel]

I don't really see hard wired rca cables as a problem. If I need them to be longer I can always just plug them into a double female ended connector and then add whatever length RCA cables I want from there. If they ever fail just open up the cabinet, unsolder them and solder new ones in. Easy Peasy.

[orgasm]

i have the sony and i love it i love the gain button on the back where you set it low med or high and the sound is awesome i have it connected to my sony receiver through bluetooth and it sounds awesome

[poprockspaceboi]

Good stuff and thank you! I just ordered the AT last night. Clear and concise you are. Thanks again! ~ :)

[gabbohunter]

When i saw the Cowboy Bebop and Goodbye to a World vinyls i had to drop a like and a subscription, awesome video btw :)

[ubuntugeek]

I bought the LP60XUSB last week, a great starter turntable. I would certainly recommend one to anyone.

[nattyco]

Ability to change stylus and cables were important for me. Also the price difference meant I could buy several more records or a phono pre-amp with the money saved buying the AT. Also my AT has a usb port to transfer the music to computer.