{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable","title":"Audio Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct Drive Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-LP5x is a fully manual, direct-drive turntable that plays at 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM, with a J-shaped tonearm, an AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge fitted, a built-in switchable MM\/MC phono preamp and a USB output, all in a mass-damped, high-density polymer cabinet with an elegant matte black finish. Drawing on Audio-Technica’s analogue heritage and more than 50 years of Japanese audio design, it upgrades the acclaimed AT-LP5 while keeping its contemporary style, with enhanced low-frequency reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable-photo-lifestyle.jpg?v=1791400336\" alt=\"Audio-Technica AT-LP5x direct-drive turntable playing a record\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA J-shaped tonearm with high-fidelity heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe J-shaped tonearm takes its inspiration from the classic Audio-Technica models of the 1960s and ’70s. A metallic gimbal suspension and precision bearings minimise tracking errors, and it has an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control. It comes fitted with the lightweight (9.3g) AT-HS6 headshell carrying the black AT-VM95E dual moving magnet stereo cartridge, which has an elliptical stylus that you can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fully manual, the AT-LP5x has no auto-start or auto-return: you lift the arm and lower it onto the record yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable-photo-cueing.jpg?v=1791400339\" alt=\"Lowering the J-shaped tonearm of the Audio-Technica AT-LP5x by hand\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect drive and a damped chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direct-drive, low-noise DC motor turns the precision-machined, die-cast aluminium platter for stable, on-axis rotation at all three speeds, with an electronic brake. On top, a 5mm thick heavy rubber damping mat isolates the record from low-frequency feedback while giving a stable surface for all LP formats, and improves low-frequency reproduction. The cabinet is built from anti-vibration damping materials with heavy-mass metal inserts, to limit low-frequency acoustic feedback. The AC adapter handles the AC\/DC conversion outside the chassis, keeping noise out of the signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable-photo-top.jpg?v=1791400346\" alt=\"Audio-Technica AT-LP5x from above, showing the platter, mat and J-shaped tonearm\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect it anywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in phono preamp is switchable. Set to line, it gives a line-level output for a computer, home stereo, powered speakers and other components without a dedicated turntable input; switched off, it sends the phono signal to your own phono stage. A gain switch sets the preamp for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges, so you can upgrade to a moving coil later. The USB output (16-bit A\/D, 44.1 or 48kHz) connects directly to a Windows or Mac computer, so you can record your vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver 60 years of analogue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica got its start in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges, and that analogue expertise goes into every turntable it makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable-photo-1962.jpg?v=1791400349\" alt=\"Audio-Technica cartridge assembly line, circa 1962\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-speed, fully manual · direct drive · DC motor · electronic brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast aluminium · starting torque over 1.0kgf·cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWow and flutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 50dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAT-VM95E dual moving magnet (black), elliptical stylus, replaceable · AT-HS6 headshell (9.3g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono 4.0mV · line 250mV (nominal, 1kHz, 5cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreamp gain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM 36dB · MC 56dB (nominal, RIAA equalised)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit A\/D, 44.1 or 48kHz · USB 2.0 · Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC adapter, 100–240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 × 352 × 157mm (W × D × H) · 7.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor an automatic turntable with Bluetooth, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/audio-technica-lp3xbt-automatic-wireless-turntable\"\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LP3XBT\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: AT-HS6 headshell with AT-VM95E (black) cartridge, counterweight, rubber mat, 45 RPM adapter, detachable RCA cable (dual RCA to dual RCA), USB cable (Type A to Type B), AC adapter and removable hinged dust cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57115758002563,"sku":"ATLP5X","price":389.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_f0128476-dbb6-44a2-b484-8a6fe21341e7.jpg?v=1767161707","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}