The AT-LPA2 is the finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analogue audio.
Assembled from transparent acrylic, the AT-LPA2 fully manual belt-drive turntable combines contemporary aesthetics with analogue expertise while remaining incredibly easy to set up and use.
The At-LPA2 has been designed to minimise resonance, which can cause noise and distortion in the signal chain, while maximising detailed audio reproduction of your vinyl records with crystal-clear accuracy.
With its clean, modern look, advanced components, precision engineering, and ease of setup, the AT-LPA2 is your entry into the world of pure analogue audio.
Dual Moving Coil Cartridge AT-OC9XEN
The AT-LPA2 comes with a pre-mounted AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge,* which features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils. The AT-OC9XEN cartridge is designed to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity while providing outstanding channel separation. The lower mass of the moving coil structure (compared to moving magnet cartridges) allows the stylus to react more quickly to changes in the record groove, resulting in more detailed audio reproduction.
The cartridge comes mounted to an exclusive machined-aluminium headshell with azimuth adjustment that attaches to the straight, carbon-fibre tonearm. Engineered specifically for this turntable, the new 8.8-inch tonearm also offers VTA adjustment. The lightweight, anti-resonant tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilising a highly accurate, finely adjustable string-type anti-skate mechanism to counteract any inward pull and maintain proper channel balance. In addition, the tonearm includes two counterweight options (110 g and 130 g) to allow you to use a wide variety of other cartridges, should you so choose.
*Please note: The cartridge’s low (0.35 mV) output voltage requires the use of a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.
Made of Acrylic
The AT-LPA2 features a high-density, 30 mm transparent acrylic chassis and 20 mm platter to provide exceptional stability and vibration damping for pure, uncoloured sound. Exclusively designed, heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration. The mass of the acrylic platter also allows it to spin at a consistent speed. Additionally, an optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM.
Quiet and Stable Performance thanks to its External Power Supply and Control Unit
To minimise electrical interference and ensure optimal performance, the AT-LPA2 features a separate power and control unit. This design isolates the sensitive audio components from power supply noise, thereby isolating the turntable’s sensitive audio components from electrical interference associated with powering and operating the turntable’s motor.
This isolation ensures the quietest performance possible, so you hear only the music from your records, not electrical noise.
Product Features
- The finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio
- Despite the turntable’s mechanical precision, it remains incredibly easy to set up and use
- Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- 30 mm-thick transparent chassis is made from low-resonance, high-density clear acrylic
- 20 mm-thick, high-density transparent acrylic platter is calibrated to spin at a consistent speed
- AT-OC9XEN MC cartridge* with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus provides detailed sound reproduction with excellent channel separation and low distortion
- Separate control unit/power supply isolates the turntable from unwanted electrical noise
- Optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain accurate speed
- Newly designed, carbon-fiber tonearm is precision-engineered for superior tracking and stability, with adjustable VTA
- Highly accurate and finely adjustable weighted anti-skate mechanism (string-type)
- Includes both a 110 g and 130 g counterweight to accommodate most cartridge configurations
- Exclusive machined-aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment
- Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal
- Exclusively designed heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration
- Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, ground wire, 45 RPM adapter, removable hinged dust cover, hex wrench (to adjust tonearm height), white inspection gloves (to prevent fingerprints during setup)
Technical Specifications
Motor
DC servo
Drive Method
Belt drive
Speeds
33-1/3 RPM or 45 RPM
Turntable Platter
20 mm-thick, acrylic platter
Wow and Flutter
<0.12% WRM (33 RPM)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 60 dB
Cartridge Type
MC
Power Supply Requirements
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
6 W
Tonearm Type
Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
Effective Arm Length
223.6 mm
Overhang
18.6 mm
Tracking Error Angle
Less than 2.0°
Tonearm Height Adjustment Range
-1.5 mm to +7 mm (with included cartridge)
Applicable Cartridge Weight (excluding headshell)
Using counterweight (light): 6.1 to 9.2 g
Using counterweight (heavy): 9.2 to 13.9 g
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range
0 to 3.0 g
Replacement Cartridge
AT-OC9XEN
Anti-skate Mechanism
Thread-suspended type
Anti-skate Adjustment Range
Equivalent to 1.3 g to 3.0 g stylus pressure
Replacement Belt
AT-LPA2 exclusive belt (sold separately)
Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm
Turntable
420 × 340 × 135 mm
Control unit
133 x 228 x 50 mm
Weight
Turntable
Approx. 8.4 kg
Control unit
Approx. 1.1 kg
What's in the Box
- Audio Technica AT-LPA2 Belt Driven Turntable
- Control unit
- Dust cover
- Platter
- Drive belt
- Dust cover hinges
- Counterweight (light) and (heavy)
- Weight for anti-skate, and Auxiliary weight for anti-skate
- Headshell with MC stereo cartridge (AT-OC9XEN)
- 45 RPM adapter
- RCA audio cable (approx. 1.1 m)
- Power cable (approx. 1.8m) *,
- Control cable (approx. 1.0 m)
- Ground cable (approx. 1.1 m)
- Hexagonal wrench and Gloves
*Power cable length and plug shape may vary depending on the country of sale.
**This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.
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