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.
Audio Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Turntable Specs
- Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
- Motor: DC motor
- Drive Method: Direct Drive
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminum
- Starting Torque: > 1.0 kgf.cm
- Braking System: Electronic brake
- Wow and Flutter: < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 50 dB
- Output Level:
- PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- LINE: 250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Phono Pre-Amp Gain:
- MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- MC: 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- USB Function: A/D: - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface: USB 2.0 compliant Windows 7 or above, MAC OS X or above
- Power Supply Requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 450.0 mm (17.72") × 352.0 mm (13.86") × 157.0 mm (6.18") (W × D × H)
- Weight: 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs.)
- Accessories Included:
- AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with replaceable stylus
- AT-HS6 lightweight headshell
- AC adapter
- Dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable
- 45 RPM adapter
- USB cable
- Dust cover with hinges, Rubber mat, Platter, Counterweight, Headshell (AT-HS6) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E), Dust cover hinges, USB cable (1.9 m (6.2')), RCA audio cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9') (AD-SE1220KZ)
- Tonearm Type: Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
- Effective Arm Length: 247 mm
- Overhang: 17 mm
- Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3°
- Applicable Cartridge Weight: 15 to 20 g (including headshell)