{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct-Drive Turntable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AT-LP5X is a fully manual, three-speed direct-drive turntable with Audio-Technica's J-shaped tonearm, factory-mounted AT-VM95E moving-magnet cartridge, built-in switchable MM\/MC phono stage and USB output. It is a flexible choice for a proper two-channel vinyl system or for recording records to a computer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT-LP5X updates the classic LP5 platform with an adjustable phono preamplifier and the widely supported VM95 cartridge family. The quiet direct-drive motor and substantial die-cast aluminium platter provide steady playback, while the damped chassis and heavy rubber mat help reduce vibration reaching the stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith manual operation, the listener places and lifts the tonearm. There is no automatic return or Bluetooth transmission. In exchange, the AT-LP5X keeps the core analogue playback system straightforward and provides useful options for cartridge upgrades and system connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect-Drive Motor and Three-Speed Playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e33⅓, 45 and 78rpm without moving a drive belt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC servo motor directly drives the platter, eliminating the need for belt changes and offering convenient electronic speed selection. The deck plays 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm records. For 78rpm shellac discs, a suitable 78rpm stylus is required: the supplied AT-VM95E elliptical stylus is intended for modern microgroove records and should not be used as the 78rpm playback stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJ-Shaped Tonearm and VM95 Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdjustable setup with a practical stylus upgrade path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision J-shaped tonearm uses a gimbal suspension and adjustable tracking force and anti-skate. The supplied AT-VM95E dual moving-magnet cartridge is mounted to an AT-HS6 removable headshell. The VM95 body accepts compatible replacement styli from the VM95 range, allowing a simple future upgrade without replacing the cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tracking force and anti-skate must still be set correctly during initial assembly. We recommend checking cartridge alignment, stylus condition and a stable support surface rather than assuming a turntable will perform at its best straight out of the carton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In MM\/MC Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnect to a phono input or a normal line input\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in phono stage supports MM and MC cartridge gain settings. Use the turntable's LINE output when connecting to a normal AUX or line-level input or suitable powered speakers. Select PHONO when feeding an amplifier or external preamplifier with a matching phono stage, avoiding two phono stages in series. The fitted AT-VM95E is an MM cartridge, so select the MM setting when using the internal stage with the standard cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB Recording Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigitise favourite records on a computer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB audio output supports 16-bit recording at 44.1kHz or 48kHz. That allows records to be captured using compatible computer software, while the analogue RCA connection can still serve a regular hi-fi system. Recording quality also depends on the record condition, correct tracking force and recording software setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChassis, Platter and Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReduce vibration before considering upgrades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe die-cast aluminium platter sits beneath a 5mm heavy rubber damping mat, on an anti-resonance chassis. The external AC adaptor keeps mains conversion outside the cabinet. Position the turntable on a firm, level surface away from large speakers and subwoofers to reduce feedback and skipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully manual, direct-drive operation at 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-noise DC servo motor and electronically controlled speed selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ-shaped adjustable tonearm with precision bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM95E dual moving-magnet cartridge on AT-HS6 headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable built-in MM\/MC phono preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB output for digital recording to a computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast aluminium platter and 5mm heavy rubber mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt Black chassis and included dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAT-LP5X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully manual direct-drive turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓, 45, 78rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast aluminium with rubber damping mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatic-balanced J-shaped tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAT-VM95E MM, AT-HS6 headshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in, switchable MM\/MC and phono\/line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit, 44.1 or 48kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWow and flutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.2% WRMS at 33rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 50dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 × 352 × 157mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTurntable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: direct drive, DC servo motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓, 45, 78rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting torque: greater than 1.0kgf.cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow\/flutter: less than 0.2% WRMS (33rpm, 3kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: greater than 50dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast aluminium platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTonearm and Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic-balanced J-shaped tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM95E dual moving-magnet cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-HS6 headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable stylus: AT-VMN95E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable tracking force and anti-skate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOutputs and Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono output: 4.0mV nominal at 1kHz, 5cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine output: 250mV nominal at 1kHz, 5cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono preamp gain: MM 36dB, MC 56dB, RIAA equalised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 audio: 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adaptor: 100–240V AC input; 12V, 2A output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 3W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical and Included Accessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 × 352 × 157mm (W × D × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.3kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover, rubber mat and platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight, AT-HS6 headshell with AT-VM95E cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45rpm adaptor, RCA cable, USB cable and AC power adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78rpm records require a correctly matched 78rpm stylus, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a manual turntable; no automatic return or Bluetooth transmission is provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet tracking force and anti-skate during assembly, and choose the correct PHONO\/LINE and MM\/MC switch settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck current availability and warranty with The Audio Experts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LP5X is worth considering for anyone wanting a conventional hi-fi turntable with straightforward electronic speed changes and useful connection options. The included AT-VM95E is a strong starting point, and the compatible VM95 stylus range offers a practical upgrade path later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would spend the initial budget on correct setup, a stable support and good matching speakers before rushing into a cartridge change. The built-in phono stage is convenient if the amplifier does not already have one, while the USB connection is genuinely useful for archiving records. For customers who want automatic operation or wireless playback, another model will be a better fit; the LP5X is a manually operated hi-fi deck first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Matt Black","offer_id":68018602279099,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/at-lp5x-top.jpg?v=1793248475","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}