Detail 01
Direct-drive DC motor with electronic brake
It is specified for stable, on-axis rotation at all three available speeds.

Independent shopping perspective
The AT-LP5X is a fully manual direct-drive turntable with 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM operation. Its J-shaped tonearm combines a metallic gimbal suspension, precision bearings, adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control to address tracking errors. The fitted AT-HS6 headshell and black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet cartridge get the tonearm ready for playback, while the switchable MM/MC phono/line preamp and USB output provide direct routes to a computer or systems without a dedicated turntable input.

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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
It is specified for stable, on-axis rotation at all three available speeds.
Detail 02
It can connect to components that do not have a dedicated turntable input.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It operates at 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM.
Yes. It has a USB output for direct computer connection.
It comes fitted with a black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge and a lightweight AT-HS6 headshell.
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