Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct Drive Turntable

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Now, to be clear, so equipped, the LP5X will give a good account of itself but, crucially, the Pro-Ject has an upgrade path all of its own and these will serve to take it out of the reach of the Audio Technica, even if you were to spend further money on the LP5X. This is a clever and considered development of a very good budget turntable that’s served to make it better still. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Part of the reason is that the 140 includes a large power supply, built into the chassis whereas the LP5x expels its power supply as a wall wart. What they are though is a fascinating historical archive and often the only way of hearing certain artists and recordings.

Although it might not look like it, the spindle and platter have been gently revised but the platter remains the same aluminium type that is damped by a heavy and relatively thick rubber mat. Whether you’re just getting into records, rediscovering a record collection long since buried away or simply adding a turntable to complete your system, the AT-LP60X fully automatic belt-drive turntable is an excellent choice.Kicking off with a freshly procured copy of Justin Timberlake’s Justified (I have decided, having slid unceremoniously into my forties not too long ago that I will be using things in review that younger, more anxious to appear like some sort of musical savant me would have shunned - if I like it, I like it) this is still a turntable that delivers rhythm exceptionally well. It’s a surefooted and robust presentation that remains unflustered even as the song becomes more demanding. I would recommend the AT LP5X to anyone looking for a good turntable which is a manual direct-drive and keeping to a budget. A musician, occasional producer and sound engineer, other hobbies include software programming, web development, long walks and occasional DIY.

To kick off the sound tests, I thought that a direct comparison with Audio-Technica’s own AT-LP140XP would be more than apt.Audio-Technica’s LP5X features upgraded tech, while keeping the style and performance of its acclaimed predecessor, the LP5. The latest turntable in an award-winning line gives you the perfect balance of features and sound quality. AT do offer a replacement spring assembly for the AT-LP120 which is said to correct this problem, so it would seem that the issue has finally been nipped in the bud.

By accommodating connections to components without a dedicated phono input, this feature simplifies and streamlines your audio rig, making the AT-LP5X a hassle-free addition to any sound system. The LP5 timed nicely and delivered a consistently entertaining and lucid performance while it did so. This was more convenient; you simply stuck an IEC in the back and off it went, but the Audio Technica says that the newer system is quieter and that’s always of benefit with analogue.Hi Ashley; I wonder if you can shed any light on an LP5 fault which has arisen; perhaps a few of your readers owning this model may have the same problem and would be interested in your thoughts. It is only fair to point out though that the competition that the Audio Technica now faces is both more numerous and and better than what squared up to the original LP5.

Compatibility with the VM95 series of replacement styluses allows listeners to tailor their audio experiences to their preferences. This is one reason why all, great sounding, high-end direct drive turntables offer low torque motor designs. Likewise, the performance gains from chopping in the rubber mat and going for a Funk Firm Achromat are also worthwhile. Its die-cast aluminium platter and thick rubber-damping mat work together to minimise chassis resonance, for precise playback and delivering the full audio potential of vinyl. br>
Built-in phono stage
Audio Technica have made it easy to hook up the AT-LP5X to your existing system.

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The perfect blend of features and sound quality
The latest turntable in an award-winning line gives you the perfect balance of features and sound quality. The die-cast, anti-resonance aluminium platter is combined with a 5mm thick rubber-damping mat which provides a stable surface for your records and helps to remove low frequency feedback.