Audio-Technica AT-LP5 Direct-Drive Turntable
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Great for spinning vinyl at home, the Audio-Technica AT-LP5 turntable features an AT95Ex stereo cartridge and a J-shape tonearm for excellent sound quality.
Overview
A perfect balance of technology and design, the sleek contemporary lines of the Audio-Technica AT-LP5 turntable grace any room in the home, while delivering performance features born out of Audio-Technica's rich analogue heritage.
- Twist-locking tonearm mechanism for quick and easy headshell exchange
- J-shape tonearm referencing the original 1960's and 70's Audio-Technica design
- Precision machined cast aluminium record platter for perfect on-axis balanced roation
- 5mm Audio-Technica heavy damping rubber mat for improved low-frequency reproduction
- Ergonomic Start/Stop and speed selector with 33 1/3 & 45 RPM selectable speeds
- Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control for perfect problem free plaing
- Anti-vibration and damping materials used to minimise unwanted resonance
Features:
- Specially designed AT95Ex Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge- Twist-locking tonearm mechanism for quick and easy headshell exchange
- J-shape tonearm referencing the original 1960's and 70's Audio-Technica design
- Precision machined cast aluminium record platter for perfect on-axis balanced roation
- 5mm Audio-Technica heavy damping rubber mat for improved low-frequency reproduction
- Ergonomic Start/Stop and speed selector with 33 1/3 & 45 RPM selectable speeds
- Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control for perfect problem free plaing
- Anti-vibration and damping materials used to minimise unwanted resonance
Specs
Turntable:
- Drive Method: Direct drive
- Type: 2-Speed, fully manual operation
- Motor: DC motor
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminium
- Starting Torque: >1.6 kgf.cm
- Braking System: Electronic brake
- Wow and Flutter: < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 50 dB
- Output Level: "PHONO" (Pre-amp bypassed) - 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec, "LINE" (Pre-amp engaged) - 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- USB Function: A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable
- Computer interface: USB 1.1 (or higher) compliant Windows XP, Vista or MAC OS X
- Accessories Included: Dust cover with mounting hardware; AC line chord; Dual RCA (male) to Dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; recording software (Audacity), cartridge alignment and overhang adjustment template
Cartridge and Stylus:
- Model: AT95EX
- Type: VM Design Stereo Dual Moving Magnet
- Output Voltage: 4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 m/sec)
- Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.5 to 2,5 g (standard 2 g)
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical
- Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Weight: 5.7 g
- Replacement Stylus: ATN95EX
Headshell:
- Model: AT-HS10
- Weight: 10 g
- Overhang Adjustment: +/- 5 mm
- Color: Black
- Tone: arm
- Type: Static balance J-shaped tonearm
- Effective Length: 247 mm
- Overhang: 17 mm
- Maximum Tracking Error Angle: Less than 2.3* at any point of the record
- Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 5 g
- Applicable Cartridge Weight: 15 - 20 g (including headshell weight)
- Anti-skating Range: 0 - 3 g
- Drive Method: Direct drive
- Type: 2-Speed, fully manual operation
- Motor: DC motor
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminium
- Starting Torque: >1.6 kgf.cm
- Braking System: Electronic brake
- Wow and Flutter: < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 50 dB
- Output Level: "PHONO" (Pre-amp bypassed) - 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec, "LINE" (Pre-amp engaged) - 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- USB Function: A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable
- Computer interface: USB 1.1 (or higher) compliant Windows XP, Vista or MAC OS X
- Accessories Included: Dust cover with mounting hardware; AC line chord; Dual RCA (male) to Dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; recording software (Audacity), cartridge alignment and overhang adjustment template
Cartridge and Stylus:
- Model: AT95EX
- Type: VM Design Stereo Dual Moving Magnet
- Output Voltage: 4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 m/sec)
- Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.5 to 2,5 g (standard 2 g)
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical
- Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Weight: 5.7 g
- Replacement Stylus: ATN95EX
Headshell:
- Model: AT-HS10
- Weight: 10 g
- Overhang Adjustment: +/- 5 mm
- Color: Black
- Tone: arm
- Type: Static balance J-shaped tonearm
- Effective Length: 247 mm
- Overhang: 17 mm
- Maximum Tracking Error Angle: Less than 2.3* at any point of the record
- Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 5 g
- Applicable Cartridge Weight: 15 - 20 g (including headshell weight)
- Anti-skating Range: 0 - 3 g
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
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(4 ratings)
Submitted January 22, 2018 by Richard L in Mobile, AL
"Amazing Turntable!"
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It appears that AT didn't bother to carefully spec this table. They knew it was better than X, so they just slapped X on the package. This seems very much to their detriment, as independent reviews show it surpasses the specs in almost every way. More on this in the details.
Sound
It produces a double tap "cogging" sound when the motor is initially engaged. After which, it becomes quieter than many new, more expensive, belt-drive tables. I like direct drive tables, and I know they can sometimes be noisy, so I've gotten my ear right down to the platter on this one, and it's vert quiet, indeed! The included cartridge is better than those included on tables that cost double the price. However, all initial carts are intended to be upgraded.
Features
It has no VTA or azimuth adjustment, as far as I know. A thicker/thinner mat can always fix VTA, and tables that cost $1000 don't usually have azimuth. Lack of features is honestly a plus in a home table vs one for DJ use. I wish it didn't even have the pre-amp, but at least it can be switched off. Features like auto-return and such can break, and also add unwanted noise. The anti-skating is great, which definitely matters. The tonearm lever lowers it very slowly. That's also awesome! It does what it needs to do, not much more. Plays 33's and 45's. Yes, it has USB, which I also wish it didn't have, because RCA recording is just as easy.
Ease of Use… read more
If your headshell comes aligned (mine was), then it's as easy as it gets! They include an alignment protractor so you can be sure. Other than that, it's plug and play!
Quality
Amazing for the price! I imagine it will last a lifetime! Yes, there are better tonearms, better platters, better isolation feet... you can spend $10,000 on a table, and you still wont have "the best". They say you get what you pay for. I feel with this table, you get a little more than that.
Value
Best new, budget, direct drive table on the market for home use. Period. End of discussion. Spend 4X more, and get a Technics SL-1200G or get this one.
Manufacturer Support
I've never needed to contact Audio-Technica.
The Wow Factor
It does kind of look like a black and silver bad-ass... yeah!
Musical Background:
I jam at home, and experiment a bit. I can keep a beat on a drum set, and play a couple tunes on piano.
Musical Style:
I could be listening to GWAR, Coltrane, Hank Williams or Snoop. I could also be listening to Prince Buster, Rucka Rucka Ali, Jay read less
Sound
It produces a double tap "cogging" sound when the motor is initially engaged. After which, it becomes quieter than many new, more expensive, belt-drive tables. I like direct drive tables, and I know they can sometimes be noisy, so I've gotten my ear right down to the platter on this one, and it's vert quiet, indeed! The included cartridge is better than those included on tables that cost double the price. However, all initial carts are intended to be upgraded.
Features
It has no VTA or azimuth adjustment, as far as I know. A thicker/thinner mat can always fix VTA, and tables that cost $1000 don't usually have azimuth. Lack of features is honestly a plus in a home table vs one for DJ use. I wish it didn't even have the pre-amp, but at least it can be switched off. Features like auto-return and such can break, and also add unwanted noise. The anti-skating is great, which definitely matters. The tonearm lever lowers it very slowly. That's also awesome! It does what it needs to do, not much more. Plays 33's and 45's. Yes, it has USB, which I also wish it didn't have, because RCA recording is just as easy.
Ease of Use… read more
If your headshell comes aligned (mine was), then it's as easy as it gets! They include an alignment protractor so you can be sure. Other than that, it's plug and play!
Quality
Amazing for the price! I imagine it will last a lifetime! Yes, there are better tonearms, better platters, better isolation feet... you can spend $10,000 on a table, and you still wont have "the best". They say you get what you pay for. I feel with this table, you get a little more than that.
Value
Best new, budget, direct drive table on the market for home use. Period. End of discussion. Spend 4X more, and get a Technics SL-1200G or get this one.
Manufacturer Support
I've never needed to contact Audio-Technica.
The Wow Factor
It does kind of look like a black and silver bad-ass... yeah!
Musical Background:
I jam at home, and experiment a bit. I can keep a beat on a drum set, and play a couple tunes on piano.
Musical Style:
I could be listening to GWAR, Coltrane, Hank Williams or Snoop. I could also be listening to Prince Buster, Rucka Rucka Ali, Jay read less
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