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AudioTechnica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct Drive Turntable (Black)

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Model: AT-LP5X UPC: 4961310151522 Item: 177126
Product Information
Building on Audio-Technica’s analog 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 allows for an easy upgrade to a moving coil with additional equipment. The turntable is also equipped with a USB output for a 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, 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
Specifications
Specifications
- 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:
- MM: 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 (W x H x D): 17.72 x 13.86 x 6.18
- Weight: 16.1 lbs.
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
- AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with a 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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