The Audio-Technica AT-LP5X is a fully manual direct-drive turntable that plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and connects through a switchable MM/MC phono preamp or USB. This finish is matte black.

Tonearm and Preamp

A J-shaped tonearm (effective length 247 mm / 9.72") uses a metallic gimbal suspension and ships with an AT-HS6 headshell and AT-VM95E cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical). The built-in preamp offers MM gain of 36 dB or MC gain of 56 dB, both RIAA equalized, plus PHONO bypass. USB records at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Specifications

• Drive: Direct drive, fully manual
• Motor: DC motor
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
• Platter: Die-cast aluminum
• Starting torque: >1.0 kgf.cm
• Braking: Electronic brake
• Wow and flutter: <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
• Signal-to-noise: >50 dB
• Cartridge: AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical), pre-mounted on AT-HS6 headshell
• Replacement stylus: AT-VMN95E
• Tonearm: Static-balance J-shaped; effective length 247 mm (9.72"); overhang 17 mm (0.67")
• Applicable cartridge weight: 15 to 20 g including headshell
• Anti-skate: 0 to 4 g
• Phono output: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Line output: 250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono preamp gain: MM 36 dB / MC 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized (switchable)
• USB: 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz selectable; USB 2.0 compliant
• Power: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 3 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 450.0 x 352.0 x 157.0 mm (17.72" x 13.86" x 6.18")
• Weight: 7.3 kg (16.1 lb)

In the Box

• AT-VM95E cartridge (pre-mounted)
• AT-HS6 headshell
• AC adapter
• Dual RCA stereo cable
• USB cable
• 45 RPM adapter
• Dust cover with hinges
• Rubber mat
• Platter
• Counterweight