Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Fully Manual Direct Drive Turntable

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There’s also now a new external power supply to further remove unwanted sounds from the signal chain.

The LP5 was recently superseded by the AT-LP5X, and with one now sitting atop my rack, it’s time to take a look.This is one reason why all, great sounding, high-end direct drive turntables offer low torque motor designs.

The AT-LP5X embraces the varied world of vinyl with its adjustable speed settings of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM.The VM95ML stylus upgrade has the Microline stylus, which is one of the best profiles available, and is significantly cheaper. No No No 3 No No No No No No 33/45/78 AT-VMN95E AT-VM95E - MM No Direct Drive Manual Yes - PC and Mac No 7.

I don’t know how a piece of blown acrylic manages to help a record sound rather more three dimensional than a rubber mat but I’m pretty confident that you’d spot the difference too. A totally satisfying turntable, particularly after upgrading the sylus to the N95ML (microline) option. With the vinyl renaissance looking to continue on strongly, Audio Technica are not slowing down with meeting the needs of growing number of vinyl enthusiasts.The AT95 was a talented enough device but the VM95 is able to extract more information and display a greater level of three dimensionality while it does it. The stereo imaging is layered and precise, making it easy to locate specific instruments within the sound stage. Backgrounds are quiet allowing excellent insight into the subtle details of a recording, and it’s more than adept at demonstrating the advantages of a well-pressed disc. Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP5X is an upgrade of the popular AT-LP5 model and retains it's contemporary style and commended performance while boasting upgraded technology. The air will dislodge from the bearing as it goes and the oil will disburse evenly throughout the bearing.Richer Sounds Ltd (Registered company address: Richer House, Gallery Court, Hankey Place, London, SE1 4BB. Supplied too are a hinged dust cover, a nicely machined aluminium 45 adapter and the lightweight cast aluminium platter with a thick 5 mm rubber mat, which effectively dampens the ring of the thin aluminium. I have really been tempted by some of the Belt Driven options you have reviewed like the Debut Carbon Evo, the Nad tables, Funk Gett! Ultimately their bearings are not of the highest tolerance so they will never be as quiet as a Technics or one of the better direct drive units but they shouldn’t worsen significantly over time.