Audio Technica AT-LPW50PB 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 fibreboard) 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-fibre 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-fibre 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.
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- LPW50PB
The Audio Technica AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable meticulously designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl records. Featuring an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF plinth with a high-gloss, piano-black finish, it effectively dampens low-frequency acoustical feedback. The turntable's sensor-monitored motor ensures precise platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. Equipped with a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fibre tonearm, the AT-LPW50PB includes an AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell and a high-performance AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge, renowned for its versatility and compatibility with the VM95 Series replacement styli. Additionally, the turntable boasts a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable, allowing direct connection to various audio components. The AT-LPW50PB combines stunning aesthetics with modern functionality, making it a standout choice for audiophiles seeking superior sound quality and sleek design.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Manual Belt Drive Turntable with Switchable Phono Preamp
- 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 1/2" 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-fibre tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
- Anti-resonance 30mm 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
- Motor: DC servo with Active Speed Stabilization
- Drive Method: Belt Drive
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Die-Cast Aluminium
- Wow & Flutter: < 0.15% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >60dB
- Output Levels
- Phono: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- 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.
- Included Accessories: Dust Cover, Dust Cover Hinges, Platter, Turntable Mat, Drive Belt, Counterweight, AT-HS4 Headshell, AT-VM95E Stereo Cartridge (Black), 45-RPM Adapter, 1m RCA Audio Cable, 1.5m AC Adapter
- Finish: Piano Black
- Dimensions
- With Dustcover (WxHxD): 420 x 126 x 356mm
- Without Dustcover & Hinges (WxHxD): 420 x 114 x 356mm
- Weight 56 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.