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Direct-Drive Turntable

Name: Direct-Drive Turntable
Brand: Audio Technica
SKU: AT-LP5X
Availability: InStock

$599.00

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The AT-LP5X is a high-quality direct-drive turntable that builds on Audio-Technica’s analog heritage with modern upgrades. It features a J-shaped tonearm with precision bearings, adjustable counterweight, and anti-skate control for accurate tracking. Equipped with an AT-VM95E cartridge, it delivers clear, detailed sound across 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM records. Its heavy, anti-vibration chassis and aluminum platter ensure stable playback with minimal feedback. A built-in switchable MM/MC phono preamp and USB output provide flexible connectivity, making it suitable for both traditional systems and digital recording.

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Overview

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

Turntable with High-Fidelity Heritage

Born of Audio-Technica’s rich analog heritage, the AT-LP5X incorporates a J-shaped tonearm that takes its inspiration from the classic A-T models of the 1960s and ’70s.

Latest Technology, Contemporary Style

This next-generation LP5 turntable pushes the acclaimed performance of its predecessor to new heights, with upgraded features like the versatile AT-VM95E cartridge and a preamp gain switch to accommodate both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.

Delivering Analog Excellence for Over 55 Years

We got our start in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century’s worth of analog expertise goes into every turntable we produce, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl.

Specifications

Turntable

Type	3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor	DC motor
Drive method	Direct drive
Speeds	33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM
Platter	Die-cast aluminum
Starting torque	> 1.0 kgf.cm
Braking system	Electronic brake
Wow & flutter	< 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) @ 3 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	> 50 dB
Output level	PHONO: 4 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec LINE (MM): 250 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono preamp gain	MM: 36 dB (RIAA) MC: 56 dB (RIAA)
USB function	A/D: 16-bit / 44.1 or 48 kHz USB 2.0 (Windows 7+ / macOS)
Power supply	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions	450 × 352 × 157 mm (W × D × H)
Weight	7.3 kg / 16.1 lb

Tonearm

Type	Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
Effective arm length	247 mm
Overhang	17 mm
Tracking error angle	< 3°
Cartridge weight range	15 – 20 g (including headshell)