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Audio Technica AT-LP5X Direct Drive Turntable

£359.99

Released: 10th December 2020. Building on Audio-Technica’s analogue heritage and over 50 years of Japanese audio design, the AT-LP5x features upgraded technology while keeping the contemporary style and acclaimed performance of its predecessor, the AT-LP5. The LP5x retains the J-shaped tonearm, a design inspired by the classic Audio-Technica models of the 1960s and ’70s, and features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors. The tonearm also includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control and comes fitted with a lightweight (9.3g) AT-HS6 headshell and the black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge. Constructed of anti-vibration damping materials with heavy-mass metal chassis inserts, the AT-LP5x turntable has been designed to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback. Its precision-machined, die-cast aluminum platter is powered by a direct-drive, low-noise motor, ensuring stable, on-axis rotation at 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM. A 5 mm thick rubber-damping mat, which isolates from low frequency feedback while providing a highly stable surface for all LP formats, tops the platter. The AT-LP5x features a built-in switchable MM/MC phono/line preamp that enables it to connect directly to a computer, home stereo, powered speakers and other components that have no dedicated turntable input. The selection of MM/MC cartridges allow for an easy upgrade to a moving coil with additional equipment. The turntable is also equipped with a USB output for direct connection to a computer. Product Features Direct-drive, low noise motor Fully manual operation with three speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with replaceable stylus Lightweight AT-HS6 headshell J-shaped tonearm, modeled after original Audio-Technica designs from the 1960s and ’70s, are engineered to minimize tracking errors Switchable MM/MC built-in pre-amplifier and line enables connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter Heavy rubber damping mat for improved low-frequency reproduction AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain Elegant matte black finish Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, USB cable Included dust cover and mounting hardware Tech Specs Turntable Type 3-speed, fully manual operation Motor DC motor Drive Method Direct Drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum Starting Torque >1.0 kgf.cm Braking System Electronic brake Wow and Flutter <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 KHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio >50 dB Output Level PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec LINE 250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized MC: 56dB nominal, RIAA equalized USB Function A/D, - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface - USB 2.0 compliant Windows 7 or above, MAC OS X or above Power Supply Requirements 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Dimensions 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 352.0 mm (13.86")D x 157.0 mm (6.18")H Weight 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs.) Accessories Included AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with replaceable stylus; AT-HS6 lightweight headshell; AC adapter ; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; dust cover with hinges.

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  • Details

    Released:
    10th December 2020
    Format:
    Turntables
    Barcode:
    4961310151539
  • Description

    Building on Audio-Technica’s analogue heritage and over 50 years of Japanese audio design, the AT-LP5x features upgraded technology while keeping the contemporary style and acclaimed performance of its predecessor, the AT-LP5.

    The LP5x retains the J-shaped tonearm, a design inspired by the classic Audio-Technica models of the 1960s and ’70s, and features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors. The tonearm also includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control and comes fitted with a lightweight (9.3g) AT-HS6 headshell and the black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge.

    Constructed of anti-vibration damping materials with heavy-mass metal chassis inserts, the AT-LP5x turntable has been designed to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback. Its precision-machined, die-cast aluminum platter is powered by a direct-drive, low-noise motor, ensuring stable, on-axis rotation at 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM. A 5 mm thick rubber-damping mat, which isolates from low frequency feedback while providing a highly stable surface for all LP formats, tops the platter.

    The AT-LP5x features a built-in switchable MM/MC phono/line preamp that enables it to connect directly to a computer, home stereo, powered speakers and other components that have no dedicated turntable input. The selection of MM/MC cartridges allow for an easy upgrade to a moving coil with additional equipment. The turntable is also equipped with a USB output for direct connection to a computer.

    Product Features

    • Direct-drive, low noise motor
    • Fully manual operation with three speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM
    • AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with replaceable stylus
    • Lightweight AT-HS6 headshell
    • J-shaped tonearm, modeled after original Audio-Technica designs from the 1960s and ’70s, are engineered to minimize tracking errors
    • Switchable MM/MC built-in pre-amplifier and line enables connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input
    • Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter
    • Heavy rubber damping mat for improved low-frequency reproduction
    • AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
    • Elegant matte black finish
    • Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, USB cable
    • Included dust cover and mounting hardware

    Tech Specs

    Turntable
    Type 3-speed, fully manual operation
    Motor DC motor
    Drive Method Direct Drive
    Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
    Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum
    Starting Torque >1.0 kgf.cm
    Braking System Electronic brake
    Wow and Flutter <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 KHz
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio >50 dB
    Output Level PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec LINE 250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
    Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized MC: 56dB nominal, RIAA equalized
    USB Function A/D, - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface - USB 2.0 compliant Windows 7 or above, MAC OS X or above
    Power Supply Requirements 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
    Dimensions 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 352.0 mm (13.86")D x 157.0 mm (6.18")H
    Weight 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs.)
    Accessories Included AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with replaceable stylus; AT-HS6 lightweight headshell; AC adapter ; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; dust cover with hinges.
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