un-like lots of more expensive turntables you cad replace cartridge

The extra cartridge makes this unit well worth the cost.

The turntable is working flawlessly and the extra cartridge plus record cleaning brush were a bonus as well!

This made me realize how good the LP120 could sound with a good pre-amp and better cartridge, but with the motor noise it's not worth adding stuff to the LP120.

This is a solid and well made direct drive turntable that comes with a decent AT95E cartridge

And, the extra cartridge and record cleaner was a great bonus.