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. Stunning Look, Stunning Sound Marked by the high-gloss, piano-black finish of its anti-resonance plinth, the AT-LPW50PB offers sleek, modern styling to match the supreme accuracy of its sensor-monitored motor. Designed for a Higher Level of Listening The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm and comes with an AT-HS4 universal ½”-mount headshell and a special black version of the versatile AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. Over 55 Years of Analog Excellence We got our start in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century’s worth of analog expertise goes into every turntable we produce, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl. 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 aluminum platter with rubber mat AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell 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-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) 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 Stabilization Drive Method Belt drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum 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/secPre-amp “LINE”: 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Phono Pre-Amp Gain 35 dB nominal, RIAA equalized Power Supply Requirements 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Max. Dimensions With dustcover: 420.0 mm W x 356.0 mm D x 126.0 mm HWithout dustcover and hinges: 420.0 mm W x 356.0 mm D x 114.0 mm H Weight 5.56 kg without dust cover Tonearm type Static balanced straight carbon tonearm Effective arm length 223.6 mm Overhang 18.6 mm Tracking error angle
