Audio-Technica announced that its AT-LP60-BT Wireless Turntable has won the 2016 TWICE VIP Award in the Home Audio – Turntables category. Click here to read the article on TWICE.com. Audio-Technica’s AT-LP60-BT enables listening to records using Bluetooth® wireless technology. The fully automatic AT-LP60-BT (SRP: US$179.00) provides vinyl playback through compatible Bluetooth wireless speaker systems, headphones, A/V receivers or other wireless playback devices. It’s available in black (AT-LP60BK-BT), white (AT-LP60WH-BT) and navy (AT-LP60NV-BT). The AT-LP60-BT features completely automatic operation for 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records. It remembers up to eight wireless devices for ready pairing with the listener’s favorite audio sources. Designed to deliver outstanding sound, the Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT includes a built-in switchable phono preamp and pre-mounted cartridge and offers wired as well as wireless connectivity, enabling the turntable to be used in a wide variety of music systems. The TWICE VIP (Very Important Product) Awards give retailers and distributors the chance to honor the products that have made the biggest difference in their business. Voted on only by retailers and distributors, the TWICE VIPs are based on product features, product design, and value to consumers. “We are honored that TWICE has chosen the AT-LP60-BT as the winner in the turntable category,” said Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica Consumer Marketing Manager. “It’s an easy, convenient and fun way for people to listen to records throughout their home. We are thrilled the AT-LP60-BT has been chosen as the standout turntable at a time when interest in vinyl grows ever stronger among retailers and consumers.” “Congratulations to Audio-Technica on its 2016 TWICE VIP Award,” stated Ed Hecht, Vice President and Publisher of TWICE. “Each of this year’s winners has played a part in making this innovative industry more interesting, vibrant, and profitable. We are proud to showcase these winning products.” Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence, Audio-Technica is a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality personal and professional audio equipment. Founded in Japan in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, the company made its name by manufacturing state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges and tonearms. Today, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to creating high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers, turntables, phono cartridges and other electronic products. A reputation for quality, durability, performance and value has made Audio-Technica products the first choice for many of today’s top musical artists and audio engineers, and for discerning listeners everywhere. Drawing from its audiophile heritage, Audio-Technica remains dedicated to providing music enthusiasts with great-sounding, innovative audio gear, including the award-winning QuietPoint® active noise-cancelling headphones, popular ATH-M50x monitor headphones, versatile USB microphones, and new Hi-Res Audio headphones and high-fidelity gaming headsets. Learn more at www.audio-technica.com. About TWICE TWICE (This Week in Consumer Electronics) is published by NewBay Media and is the leading business publication serving the consumer electronics industry. With editorial coverage on all things consumer electronics, including audio, video, smartphones, tablets, cameras, car electronics, major appliances, accessories, and so much more, TWICE is where the industry turns to put it all into perspective. Be it news, new products, and/or trends, TWICE has it covered. For more information, visit www.twice.com. — For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact Karen Emerson or Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224. Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752. — For further information regarding product availability and pricing in Europe, contact Tom Harrold (tharrold@audio-technica-europe.com) or visit our media centre at www.starscreamcommunications.com. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica is under license.