Audio-Technica AT-LP5

AT-LP5
DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE

AT95Ex Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge mounted on AT-HS10 Headshell
Original Audio-Technica J-shape design tonearm
Cast aluminium record platter
5mm Audio-Technica heavy damping rubber mat
Sleek matt black surface finish
33? & 45 RPM selectable speeds

PERFORMANCE IN TECHNOLOGY, PURITY IN DESIGN
A perfect balance of technology and design, the sleek contemporary lines of the AT-LP5 turntable grace any room in the home, whilst delivering performance features born out of Audio-Technica's rich analogue heritage.

Specially designed AT95Ex Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge
Twist-locking tonearm mechanism for quick and easy headshell exchange
J-shape tonearm referencing the original 1960's and 70's Audio-Technica design
Precision machined cast aluminium record platter for perfect on-axis balanced rotation
5mm Audio-Technica heavy damping rubber mat for improved low-frequency reproduction
Ergonomic Start/Stop and speed selector with 33? & 45 RPM selectable speeds
Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control for perfect problem free playing
Anti-vibration and damping materials used to minimise unwanted resonance

“ORIGINAL J-SHAPED TONEARM”
The original J-shaped tonearm, engineered to minimise tracking error, harks back to the original Audio-Technica designs of the 1960's and 70's, complementing the AT-LP5's clean lines and minimal design.

“EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED CARTRIDGE”
The AT-LP5 comes with the AT95EX high performance cartridge, exclusively designed for the turntable, and fitted on an AT-HS10 lightweight headshell; the combination perfectly balanced for the turntable's J-shaped tonearm.

“PERFECT BALANCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN”
The direct-drive engine provides playback for both 33? and 45 RPM records, with a cast aluminium platter and thick damping mat, housed together in a structure that has been engineered for minimum chassis resonance, while retaining a discreet look.

Turntable
Drive Method Direct drive
Type 2-Speed, fully manual operation
Motor DC motor
Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminium
Starting Torque >1.6 kgf.cm
Braking System Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 50 dB
Output Level “PHONO” (Pre-amp bypassed) - 3.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
“LINE” (Pre-amp engaged) - 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
USB Function A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable
Computer interface: USB 1.1 (or higher) compliant Windows XP, Vista or MAC OS X
Accessories Included Dust cover with mounting hardware; AC line chord; Dual RCA (male) to Dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; recording software (Audacity), cartridge alignment and overhang adjustment template

Cartridge & Stylus
Model AT95EX
Type VM Design Stereo Dual Moving Magnet
Output Voltage 3.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 m/sec)
Vertical Tracking Force Range 1.5 to 2,5 g (standard 2 g)
Stylus Shape Elliptical
Stylus Size 0.3 x 0.7 mil
Recommended Load Impedance 47,000 ohms
Weight 5.7 g
Replacement Stylus ATN95EX

Headshell
Model AT-HS10
Weight 10 g
Overhang Adjustment +/- 5 mm
Colour Black

Tone arm
Type Static balance J-shaped tonearm
Effective Length 247 mm
Overhang 17 mm
Maximum Tracking Error Angle Less than 2.3° at any point of the record
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0 to 5 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight 15 - 20 g (including headshell weight)
Anti-skating Range 0 - 3 g