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Audio-Technica AT-LPW50PB Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 45 RPM |
Included Components | Turntable, Dust cover, Platter, Turntable mat, Drive belt, Counterweight, AT-HS4 headshell, AT-VM95E stereo cartridge (black), 45-RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9')), Dust cover hinges See more |
Special Feature | Portable |
Material | Engineered Wood, Plastic |
Item Weight | 7 Kilograms |
Style | AT-LPW50PB |
Color | Black |
Model Name | ATLPW50PB |
About this item
- Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat
- AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black) with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
- Included components: Turntable, Dust cover, Platter, Turntable mat, Drive belt, Counterweight, AT-HS4 headshell, AT-VM95E stereo cartridge (black), 45-RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9')), Dust cover hinges
- Connectivity technology: Wired
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Sound quality | 4.6 | — | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
For beginners | 4.3 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Lifestyle by Focus | Lifestyle by Focus | Hi-Fi Heaven-net | Amazon.com | Fluance Audio |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless, Wired | — | Auxiliary | Wired | Wired |
signal format | — | — | Digital | Analog | Analog | Analog |
voltage | 110.0 volts, 220.0 volts | — | — | 240 volts | 110.0 volts, 220.0 volts | — |
material | Plastic, Engineered Wood | Plastic, Wood, Engineered Wood | Plastic, Wood, Engineered Wood | Metal Aluminium | Metal, Aluminum | Engineered Wood |
weight | 7 kilograms | 25.81 pounds | 1 pounds | 7.3 kilograms | 20.1 pounds | 16.76 pounds |
motor type | DC Motor | DC Motor | DC Motor | direct drive | AC Motor | DC Motor |
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Fully manual, belt-drive turntableHigh-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl at two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. Motor features a speed-sensor system for accurate platter rotation speed. |
Piano-black finishAnti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with high-gloss, piano-black finish. |
Professional platterProfessional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat. Also featuring high-isolation, height-adjustable feet. |
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Switchable outputFeatures built-in switchable phono preamplifier for phono or line-level output. |
Replaceable stylusAT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black) with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus. |
Matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearmStraight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest. Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control. |
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Supplied accessoriesIncludes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 19 x 16 x 8 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.4 pounds |
ASIN | B089T5T152 |
Item model number | AT-LPW50PB |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #529 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 8, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
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Product Description
The AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth, with a high-gloss, piano-black finish, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback, and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. The turntable includes a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell with a black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input.
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Customers like the sound quality, appearance, quality and ease of assembly of the turntable. For example, they mention it's well built, has a nice tone arm and that the instructions are good. That said, they appreciate the performance, accuracy, and preamp.
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Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They mention that the sound is great, easy to maintain, and super quiet. Customers also say that it makes for a perfect experience as a listener.
"...All the dials and dust cover feel like they'll last a while. It sounds great. Didn't have any issues with ground hum or the table being too boomy...." Read more
"...If you are looking for a solid performing turntable that sounds great and looks sleek then I highly recommend the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN." Read more
"...But other than that the sound is rich and it wraps around. Great sound. The preamp it has is good...." Read more
"...also initially plugged this TT into my Vizio soundbar and the sound was fine as well. So called "audiophiles" would explode hearing that...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that it looks good in their audio setup, and appreciate the design, simplicity, and manufacture. Some appreciate the built-in phono pre-amp and nice tone arm.
"...table a try because this had a pre amp, speed dial, tone arm lift, looked great, came with the VM95E needle, had a functional dustcover, removable..." Read more
"...and while many looked great i chose this model because of its design, simplicity and manufacture reputation for delivering good audio...." Read more
"...In my case I didn'tI give this turntable a 5 star. It looks sexy too!" Read more
"Looks and sounds amazing. Zero issues. This is my second attempt at owning a record player at this price point and I think I have found a winner." Read more
Customers like the quality of the turntable. They mention it's well-built, solid, and doesn't look cheep. Some say the sound is incredible and the finish is nice. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Even now, without me fixing it with glue, the knob turns fine, unless I try to make it spin on purpose...." Read more
"Really great turntable for beginners. It’s super easy to use, is aesthetically pleasing looking, and has amazing sound...." Read more
"...I love that the head unit and cartridge seem to be of solidly good quality. Can I hear how awesome the carbon fiber tone arm is? I don't think so?..." Read more
"...patch with the record so you get higher resolution and less wear on the record and the stylus. Well worth it in my opinion." Read more
Customers find the turntable easy to set up and use. They say the instructions are good enough to get them started, and the tone arm mechanism is easy to setup. They also say the installation and hooking up to sound system were simple. Customers also say it's an easy to use turntable for the average person or audiophile on a budget. They mention that it'll make a great gift for a beginner.
"...The tone arm mechanism is easy to set up and I cross checked it with a needle tracking force scale and it's accurate...." Read more
"...while many looked great i chose this model because of its design, simplicity and manufacture reputation for delivering good audio...." Read more
"Really great turntable for beginners. It’s super easy to use, is aesthetically pleasing looking, and has amazing sound...." Read more
"Great turntable! Easy to set up, very quiet, built in phono pre-amp, nice tone arm. The included VM95E cartridge sounds great to my ears...." Read more
Customers like the value of the turntable. They say it has a built-in preamp and a 70-dollar cartridge. Some customers also mention that it's a very good buy.
"...My needs were simple, - affordable, quality sound, analog delivery and good looks...." Read more
"...I get that they are a lot of value for money, but I didn't like how it looks...." Read more
"...are more important than the turntable This turntable comes with a 70 dollar cartridge and has a build in preamp so it's a good value for it does...." Read more
"...The turntable is stunningly nice looking, and it's incredible value.Where I can really add information is this:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the turntable. They mention that it functions well, does a good job, and every detail works. The turntable operates smoothly, and has no problems. Some say that it works perfectly to track old and new LPs. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...If you are looking for a solid performing turntable that sounds great and looks sleek then I highly recommend the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN." Read more
"Looks and sounds amazing. Zero issues. This is my second attempt at owning a record player at this price point and I think I have found a winner." Read more
"...there's a lot of value here in terms of sound, looks, specs and functionality...." Read more
"...This is okay.Want hurt you wallet and does a good job." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the turntable. They mention that it keeps the speed accurate and consistent, and plays at exactly the right speed. They also say that they haven't experienced any speed fluctuations. Customers also appreciate the built-in preamp, speed dial, and tone arm lift. Overall, customers are satisfied with the accuracy and quality of the product.
"...that I'd give a fully manual table a try because this had a pre amp, speed dial, tone arm lift, looked great, came with the VM95E needle, had a..." Read more
"...I haven't experienced any speed fluctuations, the stylus is apparently pretty nice according to those more knowledgeable than I, and it just LOOKS..." Read more
"...The sound quality is much better and it plays at exactly the right speed so the records sound fantastic! Looks amazing too!" Read more
"...Listened again today and the sound is "warbling" due to inconsistent speed. The user guide suggests replacing the belt as the only solution...." Read more
Customers like the preamp of the turntable. They mention that it has a built-in preamp that is great for beginners. Some say that the turn table includes an optional preamp, which is more commonly needed. Overall, most are satisfied with the pre-amp of this excellent product.
"...This model includes an optional preamp which today is more commonly needed because most modern receivers do not have a phono input...." Read more
"...Great sound. The preamp it has is good. really good but I was getting some hum with my gold plated cables that i purchased separately...." Read more
"...This turntable is obviously great for beginners as it has a built-in pre-amp, so that's one less thing to have to buy and do research on...." Read more
"Great turntable! Easy to set up, very quiet, built in phono pre-amp, nice tone arm. The included VM95E cartridge sounds great to my ears...." Read more
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Going into my search, my requirements were that I wanted something that was automatic, had a pre-amp built in, had a removable headshell and cables for upgrading, wasn't just black, and was of a quality that it wouldn't breakdown in a couple of years. I had a budget of $300-$400.
Much to my dismay, there's not really anything out there that matches that exactly. All of the fully automatic tables seemed cheap or overpriced. The Denon DP-300 had tons of reviews that said it broke down in a few years, it only came in black and the cables were built in. The AT-LP3, which seemed like a winner, had a cheap plastic-y build that just felt unstable. Everything else was a cheap brand like Crosely that I didn't trust.
After that research, I figured I needed to expand my budget and I was set on Wirecutter's suggestion of a Denon DP-400. It had only auto-stop with arm lift - which felt like the more important half of fully automatic - but it had everything else I was looking for, including coming in white. But it had a really dumb dustcover that you can't use while a record is playing and doesn't really protect the turntable. As a family with cats, it was a deal breaker.
I looked into the Fluance tables. They seemed really nice and had auto-stop (but no arm lift) and they came with nice needles already. But the RT-82 and up didn't have a phono pre-amp (which wouldn't have been a dealbreaker). The deal breaker was that I really didn't like the look of it. It was hulking and wanna-be classy. I also didn't like that the cheaper $250 RT-81 that did come with a pre-amp came with the old AT-95E needle instead of the new VM95E that is more upgradable without remounting the cartridge and the motor didn't have a sensor monitoring speed.
So I decided to look into fully manual tables. I started with U-Turn and they seem like a great option, but it gets expensive quickly as I added on options. With pre-amp, a decent needle, and the color I wanted, I was quickly getting past $400 (and that was without some basics like a tone arm lift or a dial to select the speed).
I did briefly look into old turntables and DJ turntables, but it quickly got too overwhelming for me. I didn't know how long the old tables would last and more of them didn't have preamps anyway. The DJ tables just had too many features I didn't care about and they didn't have the look I wanted.
Enter this turntable. I decided that I'd give a fully manual table a try because this had a pre amp, speed dial, tone arm lift, looked great, came with the VM95E needle, had a functional dustcover, removable cables, and had a quality motor with a speed sensor. And the tone arm is carbon fiber, which only seems to be available on tables that are hundreds of dollars more. It even, contrary to some reports on the web, had adjustable feet so you can level it. All in all, it seemed like a lot for the money if I was willing to give up on auto-stop.
So I got it and I couldn't be happier. It feels solid, much more substantial than my old LP-60. All the dials and dust cover feel like they'll last a while. It sounds great. Didn't have any issues with ground hum or the table being too boomy. For the record, I'm plugging directly into a Sonos Play 5 for now. It looks excellent. It's not quite as nice as the solid wood U-Turn tables since this is a veneer, but it's a great shade and it's sleek.
Do I wish it was automatic? Yes, a bit. But it hasn't been as big of a drag as I thought and I get a kick out of lowering the tone arm lift and watching the needle gently drop. The tone arm mechanism is easy to set up and I cross checked it with a needle tracking force scale and it's accurate. The alignment of the cartridge was spot on out of the box. Everything was packaged safely and securely.
So if you're in the some boat as I was - looking for something that will last without breaking into the $500+ range and still gives you a good set of features - I'd highly recommend this turntable.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
Going into my search, my requirements were that I wanted something that was automatic, had a pre-amp built in, had a removable headshell and cables for upgrading, wasn't just black, and was of a quality that it wouldn't breakdown in a couple of years. I had a budget of $300-$400.
Much to my dismay, there's not really anything out there that matches that exactly. All of the fully automatic tables seemed cheap or overpriced. The Denon DP-300 had tons of reviews that said it broke down in a few years, it only came in black and the cables were built in. The AT-LP3, which seemed like a winner, had a cheap plastic-y build that just felt unstable. Everything else was a cheap brand like Crosely that I didn't trust.
After that research, I figured I needed to expand my budget and I was set on Wirecutter's suggestion of a Denon DP-400. It had only auto-stop with arm lift - which felt like the more important half of fully automatic - but it had everything else I was looking for, including coming in white. But it had a really dumb dustcover that you can't use while a record is playing and doesn't really protect the turntable. As a family with cats, it was a deal breaker.
I looked into the Fluance tables. They seemed really nice and had auto-stop (but no arm lift) and they came with nice needles already. But the RT-82 and up didn't have a phono pre-amp (which wouldn't have been a dealbreaker). The deal breaker was that I really didn't like the look of it. It was hulking and wanna-be classy. I also didn't like that the cheaper $250 RT-81 that did come with a pre-amp came with the old AT-95E needle instead of the new VM95E that is more upgradable without remounting the cartridge and the motor didn't have a sensor monitoring speed.
So I decided to look into fully manual tables. I started with U-Turn and they seem like a great option, but it gets expensive quickly as I added on options. With pre-amp, a decent needle, and the color I wanted, I was quickly getting past $400 (and that was without some basics like a tone arm lift or a dial to select the speed).
I did briefly look into old turntables and DJ turntables, but it quickly got too overwhelming for me. I didn't know how long the old tables would last and more of them didn't have preamps anyway. The DJ tables just had too many features I didn't care about and they didn't have the look I wanted.
Enter this turntable. I decided that I'd give a fully manual table a try because this had a pre amp, speed dial, tone arm lift, looked great, came with the VM95E needle, had a functional dustcover, removable cables, and had a quality motor with a speed sensor. And the tone arm is carbon fiber, which only seems to be available on tables that are hundreds of dollars more. It even, contrary to some reports on the web, had adjustable feet so you can level it. All in all, it seemed like a lot for the money if I was willing to give up on auto-stop.
So I got it and I couldn't be happier. It feels solid, much more substantial than my old LP-60. All the dials and dust cover feel like they'll last a while. It sounds great. Didn't have any issues with ground hum or the table being too boomy. For the record, I'm plugging directly into a Sonos Play 5 for now. It looks excellent. It's not quite as nice as the solid wood U-Turn tables since this is a veneer, but it's a great shade and it's sleek.
Do I wish it was automatic? Yes, a bit. But it hasn't been as big of a drag as I thought and I get a kick out of lowering the tone arm lift and watching the needle gently drop. The tone arm mechanism is easy to set up and I cross checked it with a needle tracking force scale and it's accurate. The alignment of the cartridge was spot on out of the box. Everything was packaged safely and securely.
So if you're in the some boat as I was - looking for something that will last without breaking into the $500+ range and still gives you a good set of features - I'd highly recommend this turntable.
I come from the turntable generation and decided to purchase one to listen to albums I've saved as well as purchase new albums to listen to. My needs were simple, - affordable, quality sound, analog delivery and good looks. I looked at a LOT of turntables and while many looked great i chose this model because of its design, simplicity and manufacture reputation for delivering good audio.
Packaging is done just right with instructions clearly showing how to setup. FYI, on Youtube you can find a few step by step visual tutorials on how to setup and operate so check those out if needed. Its really easy.
I won't bore you with technical BS because if you are like me, you just want something that sounds good, and thankfully, this turnable is great!!! This model includes an optional preamp which today is more commonly needed because most modern receivers do not have a phono input. Something you need to consider when making turntable purchase. For me, I am running my turntable into a Denon receiver's media channel which supports RCA inputs. The sound is fantastic with no noise from the turntables internal amp which is in the on position. The turntable is manual so you have to do the work, but I prefer that. This is something to keep in mind when buying. If you want the turntable to return the arm at the end of the album then this is NOT the turntable for you. Its totally manual. This turntable does come with a lever to raise and lower the needle which makes it easy to operate. The speed of the turntable is spot in in both 33 1/3 and 45.
If you are looking for a solid performing turntable that sounds great and looks sleek then I highly recommend the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
I come from the turntable generation and decided to purchase one to listen to albums I've saved as well as purchase new albums to listen to. My needs were simple, - affordable, quality sound, analog delivery and good looks. I looked at a LOT of turntables and while many looked great i chose this model because of its design, simplicity and manufacture reputation for delivering good audio.
Packaging is done just right with instructions clearly showing how to setup. FYI, on Youtube you can find a few step by step visual tutorials on how to setup and operate so check those out if needed. Its really easy.
I won't bore you with technical BS because if you are like me, you just want something that sounds good, and thankfully, this turnable is great!!! This model includes an optional preamp which today is more commonly needed because most modern receivers do not have a phono input. Something you need to consider when making turntable purchase. For me, I am running my turntable into a Denon receiver's media channel which supports RCA inputs. The sound is fantastic with no noise from the turntables internal amp which is in the on position. The turntable is manual so you have to do the work, but I prefer that. This is something to keep in mind when buying. If you want the turntable to return the arm at the end of the album then this is NOT the turntable for you. Its totally manual. This turntable does come with a lever to raise and lower the needle which makes it easy to operate. The speed of the turntable is spot in in both 33 1/3 and 45.
If you are looking for a solid performing turntable that sounds great and looks sleek then I highly recommend the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN.
Now, that's my fault. If I had normal speakers that wouldn't been an issue. But I use 1968 KLH series 5's with a 2 channel tube amp. So I get a lot of warmth and the bass response is quite full.
So I went for this one. Out of the box my only issue was that I couldn't get it to track at 2.0 as the recommendation said. I got it to work at 1.5. So Im keeping an eye on it. (Update: An AT tech called me and he fixed the issue which was entirely my fault. Fantastic customer service).
But other than that the sound is rich and it wraps around. Great sound. The preamp it has is good. really good but I was getting some hum with my gold plated cables that i purchased separately. Soooo, I disabled the preamp and went with a pyle pp444 so i could properly ground it. There was the a-ha moment. The Pyle muddys the field, So lesson learned. Don't buy cheap preamps. I proceeded to to a DIY on the amp and installed a lug nut on the chassis and boom! Switched the Preamp back on and I was back in business.
Recommendation: Make sure you can ground it properly prior to buying cables or preamps. Don't waste money since the preamp it has, works and it's winner. Just make sure you got somewhere to ground it. In my case I didn't
I give this turntable a 5 star. It looks sexy too!
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Reviewed in Italy on March 6, 2024