AT-LP5 technical specifications

Turntable Specifications Cartridge and Headshell Specifications

Type 2-Speed, fully manual operation Cartridge Model AT95EX
Motor DC motor Cartridge Type VM Design Stereo Dual Moving Magnet
Drive Method Direct drive Recommended Load Impedance 47,000 Ohms
Rotation Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Output Voltage 4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminium, precision machined Stylus Elliptical 0,3 x 0,7 mil elliptical
Rubber Mat Weight & Dimensions 370 g - Ø 294 mm x 5 mm (thickness) Tracking Force Range 1.5 to 2.5 g (standard 2 g)
Starting Torque >1.6 kgf.cm Cartridge Weight (AT95EX) 5.7 g
Braking System Electronic brake Headshell Model AT-HS10
Wow and Flutter < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) Headshell Weight 10 g
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 50 dB Headshell Overhang Adjustment ± 5 mm

Outputs levels
“PHONO” (Pre-amp bypassed) 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
“LINE” (Pre-amp engaged) 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec

Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized

General Specifications
USB Function
A/D, D/A 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable Power Supply Requirement 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Computer Interface USB 2.0 Compliant Windows XP, Vista or MAC OSX Power Consumption 6W
Dimensions 450.0 mm W x 352.0 mm D x 157.0 mm H
Weight (without dust cover) 7.4 kg
Tonearm Specifications
Type Static balance J-shaped tonearm
Effective Length 247 mm
Overhang (typical) 17 mm
Accessories
Maximum Tracking Error Angle Less than 2.3° at any point of the record
Included Accessories Exclusive AT95EX Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge;
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0 to 5 g AT-HS10 Lightweight Headshell;
Applicable Cartridge Weight 15 to 20 g AC line cord;
(including headshell weight) Dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable;
45 RPM adapter;
USB cable;
Recording software;
Audacity
Cartridge alignment and overhang adjustment

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System Requirements PC or Mac with an available USB port template.
(USB1.1 or higher)
Mac running OS X 10.4 or later or PC Optional Accessories AT-LP5DT dust cover with mounting hardware
running Windows (Vista and above)
Installation CD-R or CD-RW writer for burning CDs Available Accessories ATN95EX replacement stylus for AT95EX cartridge
& software installation
Includes Audacity software for PC & Mac users *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 1. Ergonomic Start/Stop and Speed Selector Direct Drive technology provides stable rotation. system and precision bearings. Cartridge
Top panel-mounted switch selects play (speed 33 5. Rubber Mat 9. Tonearm Clamp AT95EX high performance cartridge, exclusively designed for
1/3 rpm or 45 rpm) and stop (standby) with LED power 5 mm thick rubber-compound damping mat for improved

Performance in Technology
Locks the tonearm when not playing records to avoid the AT-LP5, supplied fitted on an AT-HS10 lightweight headshell,
indicator. low-frequency reproduction. accidental damage to the cartridge stylus.
the combination perfectly balanced for the turntable’s J-shaped
2. Anti-Vibration Materials 6. Cartridge 10. Tonearm Lift
AT95EX high-performance cartridge, exclusively Hydraulically damped for slow and accurate tone arm tonearm.
Structural design elements include heavy-mass metal
designed for the AT-LP5. descent and lift.

Purity in Design
inserts fitted to the chassis to minimise unwanted
resonance. 7. Headshell 11. Anti-Skate Control Knob Universal Headshell Connector
AT-HS10 lightweight (10 grams) headshell can Applies a small outward force to counteract the natural The tonearm twist-locking mechanism allows quick and easy
3. Platter tendency of a tonearm to move inward as the record
Die-cast aluminium platter, precision-machined for
accommodate most half-inch mount cartridges available
rotates.
exchange of any universal (SME) headshell.
on the market.
perfect on-axis, balanced rotation. 12. Damping Materials
8. Tonearm Design & Construction Engineered damping materials precisely positioned within Headshell
4. Direct Drive AT-LP5 tonearm features metallic gimbal suspension the chassis make the AT-LP5 a class-leader in limiting low AT-HS10 lightweight (10 grams) headshell can accommodate most
A perfect balance of technology and design, the sleek contemporary lines of the AT-LP5 half-inch mount cartridges available on the market due to its wide
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 overhang adjustment range of 10 mm. An overhang adjustment
turntable grace any room in the home while delivering performance features born out of template is provided to assist a competent user in fitting an
alternative half-inch mount cartridge.
Audio-Technica’s rich analog heritage.
Tonearm Lift
Hydraulically damped for slow and accurate tone arm descent and
The direct-drive engine provides playback for both 33 1/3rd & 45 RPM records with a cast lift.

aluminium platter and thick damping mat housed together in a structure that has been Anti-Skate Control
Applies a small outward force to counteract the natural tendency of
engineered for minimum chassis resonance, while skilfully retaining the discreet look that a tonearm to move inward as the record rotates.
complements today’s listening environments. Adjustable Counterweight
Balances the tonearm and provides adjustment for the correct
downward tracking force of the stylus. A tracking force range
The J-shaped tonearm, from 0 to 5 grams is possible with a typical cartridge weight
of 7 to 8 grams.
engineered to minimise
tracking error, harks back to
the original Audio-Technica
designs of the 1960’s &
AT-LP5 - top and rear panel features Ergonomic Start/Stop and Speed Selector
Top panel-mounted switch selects play (speed 33 1/3 rpm or 45
70’s complementing the rpm) and stop (standby) with LED power indicator (main power
switch on rear).
AT-LP5’s clean lines and
comes fitted with Audio- Direct Drive
Direct Drive technology provides stable rotation at 33 1/3rd RPM
Te chnica’s light weight from start-up in less than 1.7 seconds.

AT-HS10 headshell and the

exclusive AT95E X Dual
Moving Magnet cartridge.

Created specifically for the AT-LP5 turntable, the AT95EX cartridge delivers extended
frequency and transient response through new materials selected by Audio-Technica’s Platter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Die-cast aluminium platter, precision-machined for perfect on-axis,
cartridge experts in Japan. balanced rotation.
1. Adjustable Feet 5. Pre-amplifier Selector Switch 3rd-party software.
Isolated and adjustable feet for levelling of turntable Switch sets analog audio outputs to use AT-LP5 internal 8. A
 C Power Inlet & Master Power Switch Rubber Mat
when placed in-situ. phono pre-amplifier for direct line-level connection to Directly connect mains to AT-LP5 internal power
With great attention paid to the complete analog signal path, subtle features such as the 2. Adjustable Counterweight amplifiers & external audio equipment; or bypass for supply with included IEC power cable or own mains
5 mm thick rubber-compound damping mat for improved
Balances the tonearm and provides adjustment for the connection to either amplifier with dedicated magnetic interconnects. low-frequency reproduction.
gold-plated u-shaped connections of the headshell, the choice of using both the internal or correct downward tracking force of the stylus. phono inputs or a standalone phono pre-amplifier.
3. Reinforced Tonearm Mounting Unit 6. Ground Terminal 9. O
 n/Off Switch Anti-Vibration and Damping Materials
an external phono pre-amplifier, and a stable high-rated internal mains power supply with Computer-aided design reinforced moulded tonearm Terminal provides grounding connection to external Master on/off switch to power turnable. Structural design elements include anti-vibration damping materials
mounting unit minimises transmission between turntable amplifier or phono pre-amplifier using included RCA +
and heavy-mass metal inserts fitted to the chassis to minimise
enhanced grounding, the audio reproduction credentials of the AT-LP5 are assured… while motor and base through to the tonearm. ground audio cable or own interconnects.
10. Dustcover Hinge Mounts with Screws
unwanted resonance, making the AT-LP5 a class-leader in limiting
4. Stereo Analog Audio Outputs 7. USB Output Hinge mounting points with screws for optional, removable
the looks simply speak for themselves. Audio output on RCA connectors with grounding Digital audio USB output for direct connection to hinged dustcover. low frequency acoustical feedback.
connector provides connection to amplifiers and external personal computer (PC/Mac™) using included USB
audio equipment using included stereo RCA + ground cable.
audio cable or own interconnects. Digitise vinyl with included Audacity ® software or other