# Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive

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 aluminium platter is powered by a direct-drive, low-noise motor, ensuring stable, on-axis rotation at 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM. A 5 mm 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.

**FEATURES**

-   **DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR:** Direct-drive, low noise motor.
-   **THREE SPEEDS: 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM:** Fully manual operation with three speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM.
-   **AT-VM95E CARTRIDGE:** AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge (black) with replaceable stylus.
-   **LIGHTWEIGHT HEADSHELL:** Lightweight AT-HS6 headshell.
-   **J-SHAPED TONEARM:** J-shaped tonearm, modelled after original Audio-Technica designs from the 1960s and ’70s, are engineered to minimize tracking errors.
-   **SWITCHABLE MM/MC PRE-AMP:** Switchable MM/MC built-in pre-amplifier and line enables connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input.
-   **DIE-CAST ALUMINIUM PLATTER:** Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter
-   **RUBBER DAMPING MAT:** Heavy rubber damping mat for improved low-frequency reproduction.
-   **AC ADAPTER OUTSIDE CHASSIS :** AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain.

###### What You Get

-   1 x Turntable Body
-   1 x Dust Cover
-   1 x Rubber Mat
-   1 x Platter
-   1 x Counterweight
-   1 x Headshell with VM Cartridge
-   1 x 45RPM Adapater
-   2 x Dust Cover Hinges
-   1 x USB Cable (1.9m)
-   1 x RCA Cable (1m)
-   1 x AC Adapter
-   1 x Quick Start Guide

###### Specifications

-   **Drive Method:** Direct Drive
-   **Type:** 3-speed, fully manual operation
-   **Motor:** DC motor
-   **Speeds:** 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
-   **Turntable Platter:** Die-cast aluminium
-   **Starting Torque:** >1.0 kgf.cm
-   **Braking System:** Electronic brake
-   **Wow and Flutter:** <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 KHz
-   **Signal-to-Noise Ratio:** >50 dB
-   **Output Level:** PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec LINE 250 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
-   **Phono Pre-Amp Gain:** 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized MC: 56dB nominal, RIAA equalized
-   **USB Function:** A/D, - 16-bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface - USB 2.0 compliant Windows 7 or above, MAC OS X or above
-   **Power Supply Requirements:** 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
-   **Power Consumption:** 3 W
-   **Dimensions:** 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 352.0 mm (13.86") D x 157.0 mm (6.18") H
-   **Weight:** 7.3 kg
-   **Warranty:** 1 Year

## Details

- **Price:** 379.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Audio-Technica
- **Type:** Turntables
- **Tags:** BLACK5

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 379.99 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive - K&B Audio
- Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive - K&B Audio
- Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive - K&B Audio
- Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive - K&B Audio
- Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive - K&B Audio
- Audio-Technica LP5X USB Turntable - Manual - Direct Drive - K&B Audio

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> Source: [K&B Audio](www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/audio-technica-at-lp5x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable)
> Updated: 2026-05-21