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Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct Drive Turntable

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 256 ratings
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Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi Turntable
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Brand Audio-Technica
Connectivity Technology Auxiliary
Maximum Rotational Speed 78 RPM
Included Components 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 See more
Special Feature Vibration Damping, Adjustable Counterweight, Die-Cast Aluminum Platter
Material Metal Aluminium
Item Weight 7.3 Kilograms
Style Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi Turntable
Color Black
Model Name AT-LP5x

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  • 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 331/3, 45 and 78 RPM
  • 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
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  • 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

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    Product Description

    Building on Audio-Technica’s analogue 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 331/3, 45 and 78 RPM. A 5mm 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.

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    I LOVE this Turntable!
    I upgraded from a Victrola Pro series turntable since the ability to customize that one was very limited. With this turntable, I am able to change out headshells in a snap and it's not so sensitive to my bouncy hardwood floors. I wanted a turntable able to play 78 rpm shellac records so this was the perfect choice, and it proved to be leaps and bound from my last player. Yes, it cost more, but it was definitely worth it and it's a nice looking piece of equipment as well.
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    adriana hedden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
    Style: Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi TurntableVerified Purchase
    Purchased for my fiance as a christmas gift, I researched extensively on Reddit and most audiophiles recommend this one as as a high end record player for people new to the hobby. The ability to plug it into the computer means you can play the audio through your computer speakers which was really awesome for us. Would definitely recommend!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this Turntable!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
    Style: Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi TurntableVerified Purchase
    I upgraded from a Victrola Pro series turntable since the ability to customize that one was very limited. With this turntable, I am able to change out headshells in a snap and it's not so sensitive to my bouncy hardwood floors. I wanted a turntable able to play 78 rpm shellac records so this was the perfect choice, and it proved to be leaps and bound from my last player. Yes, it cost more, but it was definitely worth it and it's a nice looking piece of equipment as well.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this Turntable!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
    I upgraded from a Victrola Pro series turntable since the ability to customize that one was very limited. With this turntable, I am able to change out headshells in a snap and it's not so sensitive to my bouncy hardwood floors. I wanted a turntable able to play 78 rpm shellac records so this was the perfect choice, and it proved to be leaps and bound from my last player. Yes, it cost more, but it was definitely worth it and it's a nice looking piece of equipment as well.
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    big chief
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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    The detail is excellent. A nice improvement over my old turntable and it looks great.
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    Nicholas Wipf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well manufactured
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
    Style: Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi TurntableVerified Purchase
    The cartridge and preamp that this comes with are very good for an upgrade from a beginner’s turntable. The nice thing is that these can be later upgraded once your budget allows.
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    Anthony Johnson
    1.0 out of 5 stars No Bluetooth in at-lp5x model
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
    Style: Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi TurntableVerified Purchase
    Amazon product description clearly says Connectivity Technology =Bluetooth, Wired. But there is no Bluetooth and that was the reason I bought this model. Sending back.
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    Wondertwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best turntable you can get for under $500.00
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
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    This turntable was definite improvement over my older ATLPUSB120. Very easy to set up.

    Note to Audio Technica: I would have bought the ATLP7 if it had had the USB feature of the ATLP5

    Only misgiving. The tone arm clamp/lock on my old turntable broke quite some time ago, and I got used to living without it and just being careful. The clamp on this new model doesn't feel any more sturdy than the previous one. I am used to going without, so I am using the clamp only when absolutely necessary.

    Otherwise this is a great turntable!
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    Jeffery Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great turntable
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021
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    Excellent turntable sound and flexibility is perfect.
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    salvatore setola
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best buy con pretese audiofile, ovviamente cambiando cartdrige. Ottimo già così
    Reviewed in Italy on January 21, 2024
    Style: Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi TurntableVerified Purchase
    E' il mio quinto giradischi, infatti ho anche avuto giradischi blasonati dei marchi Technics e Marantz, sia a cinghia che a trazione diretta. Per ragioni estetiche e necessità tecniche l'ho acquistato per sostituire un più economico AT-LP30TK, che pur rappresenta un ottimo giradischi nella sua fascia di prezzo.
    Mi era stato consigliato, e infatti sul sito di AT risulta specifico per uso audiofilo e per la conversione digitale via USB.
    Elegante e robusto risulta ben costruito, i piedini sono di dimensioni importanti ed arriva corredato di tutto il necessario. Il giradischi a trazione diretta è completamente manuale, non ha nemmeno il ritorno del braccio alla fine dell'ultima traccia. Le istruzioni presenti sono chiare, anche per i principianti e il montaggio è di una facilità estrema. L'ho installato utilizzando l'uscita (phono) e fin da subito sono rimasto impressionato dal qualità del suono e finalmente da un livello sonoro di uscita decisamente più alto rispetto a tutti i miei giradischi passati. La testina di serie una AT-VM95E di colore nero, si comporta già bene, con una testina più importante, da scegliere ad esempio sia in casa AT che Ortofon la qualità sonora sarà degna degli ascoltatori più esigenti, qui poi si va ai gusti personali. Unico appunto riguarda il pannello posteriore dei comandi e delle connessioni. Se giustamente risultano molto incassi per ragioni estetiche e di protezione, non sono facilmente accessibili, sarebbe bastato ad esempio posizionarli più in basso. Una volta eseguite le connessioni il problema ovviamente non si presenta più, ma se intende utilizzare il collegamento USB e i relativi setup è necessario di rimuovere il giradischi dalla posizione di ascolto, altrimenti è impossibile accedere se adiacenti ad una parate. Inoltre, ho sostituito i cavi RCA di serie che per quanto dignitosi non nascondono tutta lo loro economicità.

    Dopo una settimana circa ho effettuato l'upgrade della Testina con una AT-VM740ML che ho premontato su una shell uguale all'originale AT-HS6. Sia la testina che la shell arrivano con set di cavetti di connessione Testina/Shell, quelli della testina sono migliori perché placcati in oro, anche le viti di fissaggio della testina sono placcate oro, quelle della shell sono invece zincate (non incidono sulla qualità audio). In questo modo cambio direttamente il porta-testina (shell) grazie al cambio rapido, spostando solo il contrappeso di una quantità nota e pari alla differenza di peso delle 2 testine ( circa1.83g, misurate con il bilancino centesimale)
    Con l'upgrade della testina VM740ML il giradischi diviene un giradischi di rango audiofilo e le differenze si "sentono" tutte!
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    Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product for the price!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2024
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    Pros:-
    Fantastic sound, Good tonearm (no bearing play), Great budget cartridge fitted (sounds really good and tracks well (IGD minimal)), Extremely low noise, Flat platter, accurate platter speed & stability, inaudible Wow & flutter, has onboard preamp which isn't too bad at all (but obviously a lot better through external phono pre-amp, less HF rolloff and greater dynamics)

    Cons:-
    Plinth resonance/feedback at higher volumes/SPL (>90dB in general), low-mid bloom at moderate volumes probably as a result of the plinth resonance, but doesn't sound objectionable, in fact adds slight fullness to the sound on some lesser recordings, Bit utilitarian looking.
    p.s. The aforementioned cons do not apply for normal/safe listening levels ~86dB

    To get the best out of the TT, place it as far as you can from you speakers. And maybe look into more damping for the lower plinth.

    Reliability:-
    Can't really comment as not had it long enough yet, but seems very well made (albeit plasticy) for its price-point.
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    Iván
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mejor tocadiscos calidad/precio
    Reviewed in Spain on November 10, 2023
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    Audio Technica no defrauda con un tocadiscos de transmisión directa, que por este precio, por la calidad de construcción aunque sea de plástico, el brazo y sobre todo la cápsula que trae hace falta gastarse más del doble para mejorarlo. Ya tendríamos que irnos a un Technics SL1500. Este plato es preciso, robusto, fiable, suena genial y se puede mejorar mucho con el tiempo, ya sea añadiendo un previo de phono mejor que el que trae, recomiendo el ifi zen phono para empezar. También mejorando el cartucho con algún otro de gama más alta de audio Technica que son una maravilla. La mejor forma de disfrutar de los vinilos por menos de mil euros de largo. Totalmente recomendable
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    TecCreator
    5.0 out of 5 stars Das "audiophile" Arbeitstier und Dreher für alle Fälle
    Reviewed in Germany on October 8, 2020
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    in den vergangenen Wochen kaufte ich einige Plattenspieler in der s.g. Mittelklasse. Dabei waren Kandidaten von Pro-Ject, Reloop, usw.

    Wirklich schlecht machte keiner dieser Kandidaten seinen Job, um genau zu sein, die Tonqualität war am Ende nahezu identisch. Am häufigsten kommen in dieser Preisklasse und im gerne so genannten audiophilen Bereich die scherzhaft genannten Brettspieler zum Einsatz. Das Chassis besteht meist aus einer MDF-Platte, einen eingebauten Pre-Amp gibt es nicht, der Teller wird per Riemen angetrieben.

    Nun stellte ich mir die Frage, wo kommen denn diese sagenhaften und in Foren gerne beschriebenen klanglichen Unterschiede her? Sind das alles Aufschneider, hört man dort eben das, was man zu hören wünscht? Ein wenig mag das zutreffen, für mich habe ich aber entschieden, dass es einen anderen Grund hat, warum ich bei meinen Plattenspielern am Ende keinen klanglichen Unterschied wahrnahm. Der Grund ist, dass meine nachgeschaltete Audio-Kette einfach nicht hergab, die feinen Nuancen, die kleinen Unterschiede heraus zu arbeiten. Mein Fazit (und das ist eine Binsenweisheit), es nutzt nichts, an eine Anlage im Wert von 2.000.-€ (Verstärker, Lautsprecher, Kabel) einen Plattenspieler im Wert von ebenfalls 2.000.-€ zu hängen. Du wirst keinen signifikanten Unterschied mehr wahrnehmen. Hinzu kommt das Alter des Hörers. Es ist einfach ein Fakt, dass die hörbare Bandbreite (vor allem im Bereich der Höhen) ab 45 Jahren bei den meisten deutlich abnimmt.

    Am Ende durfte der AT-LP5X den Platz in meinem Wohnzimmer behalten. Warum küre ich diesen Plattenspieler nun zu meinem persönlichen Favorit?

    Der AT-LP5X ist "ein Brocken" im Vergleich zu den sonst üblichen Brettspielern. Das verschafft ihm einen stabilen Stand, ohne dass er dabei plump wirkt. Ja, sein Gehäuse ist aus Kunststoff, wirkt aber nicht billig, im Gegenteil, er sieht nach "mehr" aus.

    Die Füße sind super gedämpft und vor allem in der Höhe verstellbar. Es ist also ein Kinderspiel, den AT-LP5X ordentlich zu nivellieren. Wenn er dann steht, steht er, versehentliches verrücken ausgeschlossen.

    Er hat einen ordentlichen Tonarm, nicht zu filigran, so dass man keine Angst beim Wechsel der Headshell haben muss. SME Headshell, klar, ein weiterer Vorteil, wenn man gerne mit verschiedenen Tonabnehmern experimentiert. Hier passt es gut, dass man mit dem Tonarm und seinem Gegengewicht durchaus auch schwerere Tonabnehmer montieren und ausgleichen kann. Bei vielen anderen Plattenspielern ist man hier deutlich begrenzter in der Auswahl (Stichwort zulässiges Gesamtgewicht Headshell + Tonabnehmer).

    Kommen wir zum installierten Tonabnehmer, dem zweitgünstigsten aus der aktuellen AT-VM95 Familie. Als Einsteigermodell wirklich gut, man kann damit schon Musik hören. Wer experimentieren mag, oder einfach eine höhere Qualität möchte, kauft den für sich passenden Stylus dazu, die Cartridge kann für die komplette Produktfamilie verwendet werden. Bravo!

    Meinem Anspruch (auch an der Nicht-High-End-Anlage) wurde der installierte Tonabnehmer leider nicht ganz gerecht. Zugegeben, er hatte es auch schwer, denn über alle meine Geräte begleitete mich bisher der Nagaoka MP-110, welcher mein absoluter Favorit ist. Der MP-110 spielt in dieser Preisklasse so großartig auf, dass er sich auch für den doppelten Preis verkaufen lassen könnte. Zusammen mit dem AT-LP5X holt er so viel Musik, soviel Details, soviel Klang aus dem Vinyl, dass es mir immer wieder eine Freude ist, statt HighRes-Datei, oder CD, eine schwarze Scheibe aufzulegen.

    Direktantrieb. Tolle Sache, weil kraftvoll und wartungsfrei. Ja aber das Rumpeln? Und mit diesem dünnen Alu-Plattenteller, der wie eine Glocke klingt, da kann doch nichts gutes rum kommen. All diese Vibrationen und störenden Resonanzen ... machen wir es kurz: Blödsinn. Weder hörst Du den Motor des Direktantriebs, noch bauen sich Resonanzen auf, die dir den Musikgenuss kaputt machen. Die Original-Gummi-Matte nutze ich zwar nicht, das ist aber eher meinen persönlichen Präferenzen geschuldet. Auf meinem Teller ruht eine 3mm PatheWings PW-RM 3KNF-B, die mit einer 2mm Analogis Mat Three Acryl abgeschlossen wird. Ich rede mir ein, hier das beste Klangbild (für meine Ohren) zu bekommen. Die sich daraus ergebenden 5mm Gesamthöhe entsprechen der Originalmatte und sorgen dafür, dass der Tonarm parallel zur Platte liegt. Eine Höhenverstellung des Tonarms bringt der AT-LP5X leider nicht mit.

    Konnektivität des AT-LP5X. Er besitzt ein Anschlussterminal, sehr gut. Ich weiß zwar, dass fest angeschlossene Kabel guter Qualität durchaus ihre Vorzüge haben, schätze es aber trotzdem mehr, wenn ich das Anschlusskabel selbst auswählen kann.

    Vorverstärker. Ja, hat er. Im Phono-Betrieb wird das Signal bestimmt durch irgendeine Schaltung negative beeinflusst ... nein, wird sie nicht. Anders als beim AT-LP120X wird das Signal offensichtlich nicht durch Filterkreise beeinflusst, wenn man auf den eingebauten Vorverstärker verzichtet. Der eingebaute Vorverstärker erledigt seinen Job sehr gut und entspricht nach meinem Empfinden in der Qualität den üblichen externen Kandidaten in der Preisklasse um die 60.-€. Sein Vorteil: er ist eingebaut und im Bedarfsfall per Schalter zuschaltbar. Er kann auch MC Systeme bedienen, nicht nur MM. Wird man das nutzen? Das im MC-Betrieb sicher nicht die Güte eines externen Vorverstärkers erwartet werden kann, sollte klar sein. Ich vermute aber sowieso, dass kaum wer einen Tonabnehmer an den Arm schraubt, der deutlich über dem Preis des gesamten Plattenspielers liegt.

    Mit dem AT-LP5X bekommst du zu einem eher schmalen Budget einen tollen Plattenspieler, der aus dem Karton raus schon viel Freude bereitet. Du bist experimentierfreudig, oder magst das Gerät an deine persönlichen Vorlieben anpassen? Prima, der AT-LP5X bietet dir hier gute Möglichkeiten. Dank des eher seltenen Direktantriebs (in dieser Preisklasse) wird der AT-LP5X viele Jahre seinen Dienst verrichten, ohne über Wartung und Ersatzteile nachdenken zu müssen. Mal so, mal so. Mal mit, mal ohne Vorverstärker, egal wie es kommt, der AT-LP5X bedient beide Fälle und ist somit DER Allrounder in deiner HiFi-Kette.

    Kaufempfehlung? zu 100%!

    Kleines Update nach vielen weiteren Stunden der "Verzückung": noch immer bin ich von dem Gerät sehr begeistert. Mittlerweile hat ein Ortofon 2M Blue das Nagaoka ersetzt. In diesem Zuge kam auch wieder die Originalmatte (5mm dickes Silikon) auf den Teller. Nach knappen 50 Stunden Spielzeit erreicht der Tonabnehmer seine volle Blüte und verleiht dem Spieler eine sehr beeindruckende Dynamik, Transparenz und Klarheit. Bässe wirken sehr präzise, die gesamte Kette profitiert vom Ortofon, so wird es erstmal bleiben :-)
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    peter
    1.0 out of 5 stars Be careful
    Reviewed in Australia on August 30, 2023
    Style: Manual Direct Drive Hi-Fi TurntableVerified Purchase
    Was great for 8 months then the sound die in the left speaker. Returned, have new Fluance rt84 same setup
    all working great sounds great.
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