Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW Rosewood Manual Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable

Released: 6th September 2022. The AT-LPW50BTRW is the newest edition to Audio-Technica’s line of fully manual, belt-drive wood turntables, providing all the benefits of vinyl with the freedom to connect to the latest Bluetooth® speakers or headphones. Enjoy optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl with your choice of wired or wireless connectivity. Stunning Rosewood-Finish The AT-LPW50BTRW features an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth, with a stunning rosewood-finished wood veneer, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback, and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. High-performance AT-VM95E cartridge The turntable includes a straight carbon-fibre tonearm with adjustable tracking force and a matching matte-silver AT-HS4 universal 1⁄2"-mount headshell with a black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 60 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus. The cartridge is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. Built-in selectable phono preamp The AT-LPW50BTRW is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct wired connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input. The turntable also connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. Features Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with rubber mat AT-HS4(silver) universal 1⁄2“-mount headshell and AT-VM95E (black) Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus The AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application Straight carbon-fibre tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with rosewood-finished wood veneer Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono or line-level output AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover General Specifications Power supply requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Max. Power consumption: 1.8W AC Adapter: 12 V, 0.5 A Dimensions (W × D × H): 420 mm (16.54") × 340 mm (13.39") × 126 mm (4.96") Weight: 5.5 kg (12lbs) Accessories Dust cover Felt mat Platter (with drive belt) Dust cover hinges Counterweight Headshell (AT-HS4 SV) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E BK) 45-RPM adapter RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')) AC adapter (Approx. 1.5 m (4.9')) Turntable Specifications Type: Belt-drive manual turntable Motor: DC servo with Active Speed Stabilisation Drive method: Belt drive Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Turntable platter: Aluminium Die Casting Wow and flutter: < 0.15 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB Output levels: PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | LINE: 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Phono Pre-amp gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalised Communication Specifications Communication system: Bluetooth version 5.2 RF output: 15 mW EIRP Maximum communication range: Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33') Frequency band: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz Modulation method: GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK Compatible Bluetooth profiles: A2DP Supported codec: SBC Tonearm Specifications Type: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm Effective length: 223.6 mm Overhang: 18.6 mm Maximum tracking error angle: Less than 2.0° Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 to 3.0 g Applicable cartridge weight range (including headshell): 11.5 to 16.5 g Cartridge and Headshell Specifications Cartridge Model: AT-VM95E BK Cartridge Type: VM Recommended load impedance: 47,000 ohms Output voltage: 4.0 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) Stylus: 0.3 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus Cantilever: Aluminium pipe Tracking force range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g) Cartridge weight: 6.1 g (0.22 oz) Headshell model: AT-HS4 SV Headshell weight: 8.5 g (including lead wires) | 7.7 g (excluding lead wires) Headshell overhang adjustment: ±5 mm