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.
| 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. |
