Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct Drive Turntable

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 aluminium 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.

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, modelled 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 aluminium 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

Specifications

Drive Method

Direct Drive

Type

3-speed, fully manual operation

Motor

DC motor

Speeds

33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM

Turntable Platter

Die-cast aluminium

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

Power Consumption

3 W

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.