Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Direct-Drive Turntable
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 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, 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
- Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, USB cable
- Included dust cover and mounting hardware
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 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec “LINE (MM)”: 250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
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.) |
Accessories Included | Dust cover, Rubber mat, Platter, Counterweight, Headshell (AT-HS6) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E), 45 RPM adapter, Dust cover hinges, USB cable (1.9 m (6.2')), RCA audio cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9') (AD-SE1220KZ) |
Tonearm Type | Static balanced J-shaped tonearm |
Effective Arm Length | 247 mm |
Overhang | 17 mm |
Tracking Error Angle | Less than 3° |
Applicable Cartridge Weight | 15 to 20 g (including headshell) |