Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Belt-Drive Turntable
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Transparent in both looks and sound, this fully manual belt-drive turntable boasts an external power/control unit and AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge.
Overview
The AT-LPA2 fully manual belt-drive turntable is a masterpiece of modern engineering, featuring a high-density, transparent acrylic chassis and platter to provide exceptional stability and vibration damping for pure, uncolored sound. Not only is the acrylic stunning, it is also an ideal material for turntable construction: with a resonant frequency similar to that of vinyl records, the acrylic reduces reverberations that might otherwise affect sound clarity. Plus, the mass of the acrylic platter allows it to spin at a consistent speed.
To further reduce unwanted noise, Audio-Technica moved the controls and power supply into a separate unit -- a feature typically found only on more expensive turntables -- thereby isolating the turntable's sensitive audio components from electrical interference associated with powering and operating the turntable's motor. An optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM.
The AT-LPA2 comes with an AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge,* which features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils, enabling it to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity. The lower mass of the moving coil structure (compared to moving magnet cartridges) allows the stylus to react more quickly to changes in the record groove, resulting in more detailed audio reproduction.
The cartridge comes mounted to an exclusive machined-aluminum head shell that attaches… read more to the straight, carbon-fiber tonearm engineered specifically for this turntable. The lightweight, anti-resonant tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilizing a highly accurate, finely adjustable string type anti-skate mechanism to counteract any inward pull and maintain proper channel balance. In addition, the tonearm includes two counterweight options (110 g and 130 g) to allow you to use a wide variety of other cartridges, should you so choose.
With its clean, modern look, advanced components, and precision engineering, the AT-LPA2 is your entry into the world of pure analog audio.
*Please Note: AT-OC9XEN's stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica oCers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge. The cartridge's low (0.35 mV) output voltage also requires the use of a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.
- Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge's signal
- AT-OC9XEN MC cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus provides detailed sound reproduction with excellent channel separation and low distortion
- Exclusive machined aluminum headshell
- 30 mm-thick transparent chassis is made from low-resonance, high-density clear acrylic
- 20 mm-thick, high-density transparent acrylic platter is calibrated to spin at a consistent speed
- Separate control unit / power supply isolates the turntable from unwanted electrical noise
- Optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain accurate speed
- Carbon-fiber tonearm is precision-engineered for superior tracking and stability
- Highly accurate and finely adjustable weighted anti-skate mechanism (string-type)
- Includes both a 110 g and 130 g counterweight to accommodate most cartridge configurations
- Exclusively designed heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration
- Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, ground wire, 45 RPM adapter, removable hinged dust cover, hex wrench (to adjust tonearm height), white inspection gloves (to prevent fingerprints during setup)
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To further reduce unwanted noise, Audio-Technica moved the controls and power supply into a separate unit -- a feature typically found only on more expensive turntables -- thereby isolating the turntable's sensitive audio components from electrical interference associated with powering and operating the turntable's motor. An optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM.
The AT-LPA2 comes with an AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge,* which features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils, enabling it to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity. The lower mass of the moving coil structure (compared to moving magnet cartridges) allows the stylus to react more quickly to changes in the record groove, resulting in more detailed audio reproduction.
The cartridge comes mounted to an exclusive machined-aluminum head shell that attaches… read more to the straight, carbon-fiber tonearm engineered specifically for this turntable. The lightweight, anti-resonant tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilizing a highly accurate, finely adjustable string type anti-skate mechanism to counteract any inward pull and maintain proper channel balance. In addition, the tonearm includes two counterweight options (110 g and 130 g) to allow you to use a wide variety of other cartridges, should you so choose.
With its clean, modern look, advanced components, and precision engineering, the AT-LPA2 is your entry into the world of pure analog audio.
*Please Note: AT-OC9XEN's stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica oCers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge. The cartridge's low (0.35 mV) output voltage also requires the use of a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.
Features:
- Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM- Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge's signal
- AT-OC9XEN MC cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus provides detailed sound reproduction with excellent channel separation and low distortion
- Exclusive machined aluminum headshell
- 30 mm-thick transparent chassis is made from low-resonance, high-density clear acrylic
- 20 mm-thick, high-density transparent acrylic platter is calibrated to spin at a consistent speed
- Separate control unit / power supply isolates the turntable from unwanted electrical noise
- Optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain accurate speed
- Carbon-fiber tonearm is precision-engineered for superior tracking and stability
- Highly accurate and finely adjustable weighted anti-skate mechanism (string-type)
- Includes both a 110 g and 130 g counterweight to accommodate most cartridge configurations
- Exclusively designed heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration
- Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, ground wire, 45 RPM adapter, removable hinged dust cover, hex wrench (to adjust tonearm height), white inspection gloves (to prevent fingerprints during setup)
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Specs
Turntable
Motor DC servo: Driving Method Belt Drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 PRM or 45 PRM
Turntable Platter: 20 mm-Thick, Acrylic Platter
Wow and Flutter: <0.12% WRM (33 RPM)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
Tonearm
Tonearm Type: Static Balanced Straight Carbon
Effective Length: 223.6 mm
Overhang: 18.6 mm
Maximum Tracking Error Angle: Less than 2.0*
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 3.0 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (Excluding Headshell):
- When Counterweight (Light) is Used: 6.1 to 9.2 g
- When Counterweight (Heavy) is Used: 9.2 to 13.9 g
Tonearm Height Adjustment Range: -1.5 Mm To +7 mm (with Included Cartridge)
Anti-Skate Mechanism: Thread-Suspended Type
Anti-Skate Adjustment Range: Equivalent to 1.3 g to 3.0 g Stylus Pressure
Cartridge and Headshell
Cartridge Model: AT-OC9XEN
Cartridge Type: MC
Recommended Load Resistance: 100 Ohms (when head amplifier connected)
Frequency Response: 20 to 30,000 Hz
Output Voltage: 0.35 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical Nude Stylus
Cantilever: Aluminum Pipe
Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
Cartridge Weight: Approx. 7.6 g (0.27 oz)
Headshell Weight:
- Approx. 11.0 g (0.39 oz) (including lead wires)
- Approx. 10.2 g (0.36 oz) (excluding lead wires)
Headshell Overhang Adjustment Range: -2.5 mm to +2.5 mm (when using AT-OC9XEN)
General
Dimensions:
- Turntable Body: 420 mm (17") x 340 mm (13") x 135 mm (5.3") (W x D x H)
- Control Unit:133 mm (5.2") x 228 mm (9.0") x 50 mm (2.0") (W x D x H)
Weight:
- Turntable Body: Approx. 8.4 kg (19 lbs)
- Control Unit: Approx. 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 6 W
Accessories:
- Control Unit
- Dust Cover
- Platter
- Drive Belt
- Dust Cover Hinges
- Counterweight (light)
- Counterweight (heavy)
- Weight for Anti-Skate
- Auxiliary Weight for Anti-Skate
- Headshell with MC Stereo Cartridge (AT-OC9XEN)
- 45 RPM adapter
- RCA Audio Cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6'))
- Power Cable (approx. 1.8m (5.9'))
- 1Control Cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3'))
- Ground Cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6'))
- Hexagonal Wrench
- Gloves
- Replacement Belt (sold separately) AT-LPA2 exclusive belt
- 1 Power cable length and plug shape may vary depending on the country of sale
Motor DC servo: Driving Method Belt Drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 PRM or 45 PRM
Turntable Platter: 20 mm-Thick, Acrylic Platter
Wow and Flutter: <0.12% WRM (33 RPM)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
Tonearm
Tonearm Type: Static Balanced Straight Carbon
Effective Length: 223.6 mm
Overhang: 18.6 mm
Maximum Tracking Error Angle: Less than 2.0*
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 3.0 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (Excluding Headshell):
- When Counterweight (Light) is Used: 6.1 to 9.2 g
- When Counterweight (Heavy) is Used: 9.2 to 13.9 g
Tonearm Height Adjustment Range: -1.5 Mm To +7 mm (with Included Cartridge)
Anti-Skate Mechanism: Thread-Suspended Type
Anti-Skate Adjustment Range: Equivalent to 1.3 g to 3.0 g Stylus Pressure
Cartridge and Headshell
Cartridge Model: AT-OC9XEN
Cartridge Type: MC
Recommended Load Resistance: 100 Ohms (when head amplifier connected)
Frequency Response: 20 to 30,000 Hz
Output Voltage: 0.35 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical Nude Stylus
Cantilever: Aluminum Pipe
Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
Cartridge Weight: Approx. 7.6 g (0.27 oz)
Headshell Weight:
- Approx. 11.0 g (0.39 oz) (including lead wires)
- Approx. 10.2 g (0.36 oz) (excluding lead wires)
Headshell Overhang Adjustment Range: -2.5 mm to +2.5 mm (when using AT-OC9XEN)
General
Dimensions:
- Turntable Body: 420 mm (17") x 340 mm (13") x 135 mm (5.3") (W x D x H)
- Control Unit:133 mm (5.2") x 228 mm (9.0") x 50 mm (2.0") (W x D x H)
Weight:
- Turntable Body: Approx. 8.4 kg (19 lbs)
- Control Unit: Approx. 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 6 W
Accessories:
- Control Unit
- Dust Cover
- Platter
- Drive Belt
- Dust Cover Hinges
- Counterweight (light)
- Counterweight (heavy)
- Weight for Anti-Skate
- Auxiliary Weight for Anti-Skate
- Headshell with MC Stereo Cartridge (AT-OC9XEN)
- 45 RPM adapter
- RCA Audio Cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6'))
- Power Cable (approx. 1.8m (5.9'))
- 1Control Cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3'))
- Ground Cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6'))
- Hexagonal Wrench
- Gloves
- Replacement Belt (sold separately) AT-LPA2 exclusive belt
- 1 Power cable length and plug shape may vary depending on the country of sale
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 28 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AT-LPA2
Open Box (Like New)
- Shipping Weight: 28 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AT-LPA2
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 330-686-2600 x5000
Email: audio-solutions@atus.com
Phone: 330-686-2600 x5000
Email: audio-solutions@atus.com
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