{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp5x-direct-drive-turntable-with-usb","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Direct-Drive Turntable with USB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LP5X Direct-Drive Turntable with USB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on Audio-Technica's analogue heritage and over 50 years of Japanese audio design, the AT-LP5X delivers upgraded technology while retaining the contemporary style and acclaimed performance of its predecessor, the AT-LP5. Constructed with anti-vibration damping materials and heavy-mass metal chassis inserts, it is engineered to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback for clean, accurate vinyl playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision-machined, die-cast aluminium platter is powered by a direct-drive, low-noise DC motor, ensuring stable on-axis rotation at 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM. A 5 mm thick rubber-damping mat isolates from low-frequency feedback while providing a highly stable surface for all LP formats. The classic J-shaped tonearm — inspired by Audio-Technica’s iconic 1960s and ‘70s designs — features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to minimise tracking errors, and comes fitted with the lightweight AT-HS6 headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in switchable MM\/MC phono preamplifier enables direct connection to any amplifier, with or without a dedicated phono input. USB output allows direct digital recording to Mac or PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-drive, low-noise DC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully manual operation — 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic braking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-resonance die-cast aluminium platter with 5 mm rubber-damping mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ-shaped tonearm with metallic gimbal suspension and precision bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable counterweight and anti-skate control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-HS6 lightweight headshell (9.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable MM\/MC built-in phono preamplifier (PHONO \/ LINE output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 output for direct digital recording (16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal AC adapter reduces chassis noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant matte black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes dual RCA cable, 45 RPM adapter, USB cable, and hinged dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eAT-LP5X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eDirect drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eFully manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eDC motor (direct drive, low noise)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eDie-cast aluminium with 5 mm rubber-damping mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStarting Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e\u0026gt; 1.0 kgf·cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBraking System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eElectronic brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e\u0026gt; 50 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOutput Level (PHONO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOutput Level (LINE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePhono Preamp Gain (MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e36 dB nominal, RIAA equalised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePhono Preamp Gain (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e56 dB nominal, RIAA equalised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTonearm Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eJ-shaped with metallic gimbal suspension and precision bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeadshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eAT-HS6 lightweight (9.3 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eAT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo (black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eReplaceable elliptical stylus (AT-VMN95E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePreamp Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eMM and MC switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUSB Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eUSB 2.0; 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (selectable); Windows 7+ \/ macOS X+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz (external AC adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e450.0 × 352.0 × 157.0 mm (17.72\" × 13.86\" × 6.18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e7.3 kg (16.1 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#b0b0b0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003eAT-VM95E cartridge, AT-HS6 headshell, AC adapter, dual RCA cable, 45 RPM adapter, USB cable, dust cover with hinges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:none;\"\u003e4961310158453\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39960235049054,"sku":"","price":8649.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2577\/1494\/products\/at-lp5x_03.png?v=1681740198","url":"https:\/\/www.ultrasound.co.za\/products\/audio-technica-at-lp5x-direct-drive-turntable-with-usb","provider":"Ultra Sound \u0026 Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}