Audio-Technica AT-LPW50PB Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable

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.

Features

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 aluminium platter with rubber mat

AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount head-shell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black) with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus

AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application

Straight, matte-finish, carbon-fibre tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest

Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fibreboard) plinth with high-gloss, piano-black finish

High-isolation, height-adjustable feet

Built-in switchable phono preamplifier for phono or line-level output

AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain

Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover

Specifications

Type Belt-drive manual turntable

Motor DC servo with Active Speed Stabilisation

Drive Method Belt drive

Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM

Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminium

Wow and Flutter < 0.15% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >60dB

Output Level Pre-amp "PHONO": 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec

Pre-amp "LINE": 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec

Phono Pre-Amp Gain 35 dB nominal, RIAA equalised

Power Supply Requirements 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Max.

Dimensions With dustcover: 420.0 mm (16.54") W x 356.0 mm (14.02") D x 126.0 mm (4.96") H

Without dustcover and hinges: 420.0 mm (16.54") W x 356.0 mm (14.02") D x 114.0 mm (4.49") H

Weight 5.56 kg (12.26 lbs.) without dust cover

Accessories Included 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

Notes Tonearm type: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm

Effective arm length: 223.6 mm

Overhang: 18.6 mm

Tracking error angle: <2 degrees

Applicable cartridge weight: 12-17 g

Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0-3 g

Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E BK