Description
Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Manual Belt-Drive Turntable - Walnut
Manual belt-drive turntable with walnut-finished plinth, carbon-fibre tonearm, AT-VM95E cartridge and a switchable built-in phono preamp for flexible connection to modern or traditional stereo systems.
The Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN is a manual belt-drive turntable aimed at listeners who want proper analogue fundamentals without a complicated setup. The wood-look plinth, straight carbon-fibre tonearm and supplied AT-VM95E cartridge make it a step up from basic automatic decks, while the built-in phono stage keeps system matching easy.
The previous catalogue page incorrectly stated that there was no built-in phono stage. The AT-LPW40WN does include a selectable phono preamplifier.
Belt-Drive Manual Platform
Simple mechanical layout with electronic speed control
The turntable supports 33-1/3 and 45rpm playback with a speed-sensor motor system designed to maintain accurate platter speed. Manual cueing keeps operation straightforward and gives the user full control over record handling.
Carbon-Fibre Tonearm and VM95E Cartridge
A sensible cartridge platform with room to upgrade
A straight carbon-fibre tonearm is paired with the AT-VM95E moving-magnet cartridge. The VM95 family supports multiple replacement stylus profiles, so future upgrades can be made without replacing the complete cartridge body.
Built-In Switchable Phono Stage
Connect to phono or ordinary line-level inputs
The internal phono preamp can be switched in for amplifiers and powered speakers without a phono input, or bypassed when the system already has a dedicated phono stage. That makes the LPW40WN easier to move between systems.
Key Features
- Manual belt-drive operation
- 33-1/3 and 45rpm playback
- Straight carbon-fibre tonearm
- AT-VM95E moving-magnet cartridge
- Switchable built-in phono preamplifier
- Walnut-finished plinth
- Removable dust cover
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Drive | Belt drive |
| Operation | Manual |
| Speeds | 33-1/3 and 45rpm |
| Tonearm | Straight carbon fibre |
| Cartridge | AT-VM95E moving-magnet |
| Phono stage | Built in, switchable |
| Dimensions | 420 x 340 x 116.9mm |
| Weight | 4.72kg |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Turntable
- Drive:Belt
- Speeds:33-1/3 and 45rpm
- Tonearm:Carbon fibre
- Cartridge:AT-VM95E
Connectivity
- Output mode:Phono or line level
- Phono preamp:Built in and switchable
Important Notes
- The phono stage can be bypassed when using a separate phono preamplifier.
- Manual operation means the user cues and returns the tonearm by hand.
The Audio Experts Take
The LPW40WN is for someone ready to move from automatic playback to a proper manual turntable without making the rest of the system complicated. We have it on the floor, and the useful combination is the adjustable tonearm, removable cartridge platform and switchable phono stage. Start with the supplied setup, then talk to us about stylus, cartridge or phono-stage upgrades only when the rest of the system is ready for them.
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