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.
- 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 |
| 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 |
| Output Level |
“PHONO”: 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec “LINE (MM)”: 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. |
| Accessories Included |
Dust cover, Rubber mat, Platter, Counterweight, Headshell (AT-HS6) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E), 45 RPM adapter, 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) |
