Audio Technica AT-LPW40WN Turntable
The AT-LPW40WN is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an aesthetically pleasing anti-resonance MDF (medium density fibreboard) plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds at 33⅓ and 45 RPM.
The turntable includes a straight carbon-fibre tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell with an 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-LPW40WN 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.
About Audio Technica
Inspired by the depth of emotion he witnessed at vinyl listening sessions organised during his tenure at the Bridgestone Museum of Arts in Tokyo, Hideo Matsushita was determined to enable more people to experience the warmth of analogue listening. In a small Shinjuku apartment, he established Audio Technica and began developing cartridges. His first two products, the AT-1 and AT-3, achieved success and enabled Hideo to expand his business. He opened a larger headquarters in Machida, where the company still operates today.
Building on a shared passion for listening, Audio Technica have designed many critically acclaimed headphones, turntables and microphones whilst remaining a family business and with the firm belief that high-quality audio should be accessible to all.
Audio Technica believe that sound should be natural and so they strive to reproduce true, accurate, representations of audio. They start every product with the pure vibration created when sound is captured, using this analogue transducer technology to create products that transcend everyday sensory experiences. The quest to create pure, natural, audio is perpetual - it never stops, never ends.
Audio Technica headphones, turntables and microphone systems are used across the globe in a wide variety of applications, from live concert tours and recording studios to theatres, educational facilities, and houses of worship. There are also millions of music enthusiasts, gamers and content creators who use Audio Technica products every day.
Our Take On The Audio Technica AT- LPW40WN Turntable
The Audio Technica AT-LPW40WN Turntable stands as a testament to both timeless craftsmanship and modern innovation. With its sleek walnut-finished base and minimalist design, it adds a touch of sophistication to any listening space. Beyond its aesthetics, this turntable boasts exceptional audio quality, thanks to its precision-engineered tonearm and high-fidelity cartridge. Its built-in phono preamp ensures seamless integration with a variety of audio systems, while its anti-resonance construction guarantees a distortion-free listening experience. Whether rediscovering cherished vinyl records or exploring new sonic landscapes, the AT-LPW40WN promises an immersive journey into the world of analogue sound.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Manual Belt Drive Turntable
- Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
- Fully manual operation
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with rubber mat
- AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge 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 carbon-fibre tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
- Anti-resonance MDF (medium density fibreboard) plinth with walnut simulated wood veneer
- Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono or line-level output
- AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
- Two Speeds: 33⅓ & 45 RPM
- Wow & Flutter: < 0.15 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
- 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 equalized
- Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Finish: Walnut veneer
- Included Accessories: AT-HS4BK Headshell, AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with Elliptical Stylus, Detachable RCA Cable, AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, Counterweight, Rubber Mat
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 420 x 117 x 340mm
- Weight: 5.0 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE