Atom A-101

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noakes113
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Atom A-101

Post: # 68430Unread post noakes113
Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:55 am

I brought a atom lathe from Japan the lathe came with 5 blanks, so far so good,i followed a few posts about this lathe, and so far two of the recordings sound very detailed and very clear, compared to a record company pressed record I would give the atom lathe recordings about 9 out of 10,with the Apple Mac and the right software, the correct cutting stylus pressure and the correct recording level this lathe cuts and records very well.so easy to use,ideal for a beginner like me
just thought id pass that information on

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Re: Atom A-101

Post: # 68438Unread post discosdecorte
Tue Nov 25, 2025 1:09 pm

Hi!

I don't usually respond to this kind of posts, but as a former user of the Atom A101 and HARA M180 lathes (both share the same head model), I have to completely disagree with you. Considering that its frequency response is 60Hz to 8kHz, claiming that the cutting quality is so similar to pressed records is, to say the least, quite bold, if not totally innacurate.

But hey, who knows... maybe you have a modified/improved model?

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Re: Atom A-101

Post: # 68614Unread post noakes113
Sun Dec 28, 2025 5:48 pm

yes you are right discosdecorte this is modified it has a stereo cutting head, with a full stereo amp, automatic sound limiter and a skew control (only for 45rpm) it also has rca connectors on the back (left and right imput)

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Re: Atom A-101

Post: # 68680Unread post C4ND1M4N
Wed Jan 07, 2026 12:40 am

Wow where did you get a stereo upgraded 101?

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