Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Replacement Needle
DiscontinuedBelt drive · Automatic · 33 and 45 rpm · Built-in phono preamp
Covers the AT-LP60, AT-LP60-USB and AT-LP60-BT.
The needle you need
ATN3600LC
The AT-LP60 takes the Audio-Technica ATN3600LC needle. It replaced the ATN3600L.
- Genuine Audio-Technica part
- Conical tip
- Fits all 3 versions
Upgrades that fit the AT-LP60
Audio-Technica makes the ATN3600LE, with an elliptical tip, which fits the same AT3600L cartridge. It pushes into the same body as the standard ATN3600LC, so you change only the needle. The standard ATN3600LC has a conical tip.
ATN3600LE
Elliptical tip · About 300 hours of play
Do you need a phono preamp?
A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.
The AT-LP60 has one built in that you can switch off, so it plugs straight into powered speakers, or into an amplifier’s phono input with it switched off.
Speakers that work with the AT-LP60
Connect the AT-LP60's RCA output to the line input on any of these.
ORA
Takes Bluetooth too, so it can play the AT-LP60's Bluetooth signal with no cable.
The Fives
Also has a phono input, for a record player without a built-in preamp.
QR65
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
Spare parts for the AT-LP60
Replacement Belt for AT-LP60X, AT-LP70X and AT-LP3
Part number SVP-604-PXE90-076
Fits the AT-LP60
Replacement Dust Cover and Hinges for AT-LP60
Part number SVP-705-30-1566
Key facts: Audio-Technica AT-LP60
All versions
- DriveBelt drive
- OperationAutomatic
- Speeds33 and 45 rpm
- CartridgeAT3600L
- Cartridge mountBuilt into the arm
- Removable headshellNo
- Tracking force3.5 g
- Built-in phono preampYes, can be switched off
- PlatterAluminium
- Power supply120V AC, 60 Hz, 3W
- Size (W × D × H)360 × 356 × 97.5 mm
What differs between versions
| Fact | AT-LP60 | AT-LP60-USB | AT-LP60-BT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes, sends to speakers |
| USB | No | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.98 kg | 3 kg | 2.98 kg |
Versions of the AT-LP60
| Version | Status | Needle | Codes and colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT-LP60 | Discontinued | ATN3600LC | AT-LP60BK |
| AT-LP60-USB | Discontinued | ATN3600LC | AT-LP60BK-USB |
| AT-LP60-BT | Discontinued | ATN3600LC | AT-LP60BK-BT, AT-LP60WH-BT |
Other record players that take the ATN3600LC
How to change the needle on the AT-LP60
With the arm on its rest, hold the AT3600L cartridge still, pull the old needle forward and down by its front lip, then push the ATN3600LC in from the front until it sits flush.
We take these details from Audio-Technica's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Audio-Technica's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Questions about the AT-LP60
Does the AT-LP60 need a separate phono preamp?
No. The AT-LP60 has a phono preamp built in, and you can switch it off. Leave it on for powered speakers or a line input, or switch it off to use an amplifier with its own phono input.
Is there an upgrade needle for the AT-LP60?
Yes. Audio-Technica makes the ATN3600LE, with an elliptical tip, which fits the same AT3600L cartridge. The standard ATN3600LC has a conical tip.
Can I fit a different cartridge to the AT-LP60?
No. On the AT-LP60 the AT3600L cartridge is built into the tonearm, so only its needle can be replaced.
Can the AT-LP60 play 78 rpm records?
No. The AT-LP60 plays at 33 and 45 rpm only.
Do all versions of the AT-LP60 take the same needle?
Yes. The AT-LP60, AT-LP60-USB and AT-LP60-BT all take the Audio-Technica ATN3600LC.