Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Wood Base Belt-Drive Turntable
More than just a pretty base, this turntable features a speed-sensor motor, AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge and built-in switchable phono preamp.
$379.00
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Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
Submitted June 15, 2019 by Wesley Carter in Estill Springs, TN
"Great Turntable For The Money"
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The table was easy to setup. I recommend getting a protractor and scale because the cartridge wasn’t aligned and the stylus weight wasn’t accurate on the counterweight. With the calibrated scale reading 2 grams the weight showed 2.5 grams. I also recommend getting a quality turntable preamp. The one built in is ok, but try flipping the switch and plugging it into a decent preamp and listen to the difference when you can adjust the gain right to the edge of overload then backing off. It increases the dynamics and makes the music much more lively. The table is well built with quality components. The Audio Technica green elliptical stylus does a great job. The tone arm is very well made. I really like this turntable and have zero regrets buying it.
Sound
The sound is what I expected. This cartridge sounds very good in all turntables I’ve heard it with. The tonearm does a great job of interfacing it to the vinyl.
Features
This isn’t a feature laden turntable, but it’s not meant to be. I want a quality turntable without a lot of fluff to get in the way of listening to the music.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use. The only thing was the power switch on the back threw me for a loop. The instructions are pictures only.
Quality
It’s well made. No issues there.
Value
It’s well worth the $300 it cost.
Manufacturer Support
Never dealt with them directly.
The Wow Factor
It sounds great and looks good.
Musical Background:
Guitar and bass since 1982.
Musical Style:
Rock and roll
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Submitted December 21, 2022 by Fred B in Chicago, IL
"Quality turntable"
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I’ve owned a few Audio Technia turntables in the past and was always happy with them . The build on this table very good and solid the carbon straight tone arm is plus although I would reckon getting a phono pre amp the internal one is just okay but that should not be deal breaker .I did change the cartridges because I own the AT VM 540 which makes this table sound incredible hope this helps .
Musical Background:
Avid music and record collector
Musical Style:
My music tastes are vast ifIt sounds good I like it
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Submitted September 17, 2019 by Ed P in Detroit, MI
"Awesome value!"
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Very well built turntable. I’ve owned a bunch of sub $1000 turntables and this most certainly holds its own. The stock cartridge is a bit dark. I put a Grado Prestige blue cart on it. Huge improvement. Love it!
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Submitted April 14, 2021 by a customer from gmail.com
"Borderline hifi table"
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suffice it to say this lightweight manual belt drive little gem is quiet and delivers great music. I'll be upgrading to the Shibata stylus soon as I had a few years back and liked it a lot. So far after just a few records using the MM portion of my old Carver preamp and I noted well defined bass. The treble with the elliptical tip is not bad either but I'm only running $240 a pair Pioneer Andrew Jones designed towers so everything sounds like it punches above its weight class quite a bit.
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Submitted February 2, 2020 by Lawrence G in Bangor, ME
"Surprising"
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I wasn’t expecting much when it came to this table, especially when paired with the stock cart, but boy was I wrong!
Sound
Audio Technica stated that the built the table around the VM cart. After listening to this table, I am likely to believe that. Everything sounds well-balanced and detailed and that was right out of the box!
Features
This is a pretty bare bones table. One thing I really liked however is the speed sensitive motor. When tested with the RPM app, the speed was almost dead on at 33.37 RPMs and 45.05 at the 33 1/3 and 45 RPM settings.
Ease of Use
Setup was done in less than 10 minutes and was extremely easy to use with no learning curve.
Quality
The product appears to be well made. My only want would be that the platter was heavier.
Value
Yes, I think it’s a better product than others in their Direct Drive line and has bettter specs.
Manufacturer Support
N/A
The Wow Factor
Aesthetically, this table is beautiful, but that’s not all it has to offer. It has great sound and I look forward to using it for years to come!
Musical Background:
50+ years of playing records, played guitar for 30+ years.
Musical Style:
Eclectic musical tastes ranging from Jazz and Classical to Hip Hop and Experimental.
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