Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct-Drive Turntable

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. The 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.

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, is 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

TECHNICAL SPECS

• 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
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain: MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized ; MC: 56 dB 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″) × 352.0 mm (13.86″) × 157.0 mm (6.18″) (W × D × H)
• Weight: 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs.)