Don’t be intimidated by turntables. They can be intimidating at the beginning, but as soon as you catch up, you’ll never come back. We will show you the best Audio Technica turntables for audiophiles.
Entry Level Turntables
AT-LP60XUSB
The Audio Technica AT-LP60XUSB is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable that gives you the chance to experience your vinyl’s high-fidelity audio directly or convert them to digital. The AT-LP60XUSB plays both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Read more…
AT-LP60X
It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting into records, trying to rediscover a record collection, or simply adding a turntable to complete your sound system, the AT-LP60X fully automatic belt-drive turntable is your choice. It’s an affordable, easy-to-use turntable that plays both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records. With its built-in switchable phono preamp, it can be connected directly to your home stereo, powered speakers, computer, and other components, whether they have a dedicated phono input or not. With no doubt one of our recommended turntables for audiophiles. Read more…
AT-LP60XBT
The AT-LP60XBT has all the great features of the redesigned AT-LP60X. It’s a fully automatic belt-drive stereo turntable with the added convenience of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. This Audio Technica turntable can be paired with speakers, headphones or other wireless devices. It has a CSR BT chipset, which means it can even connect to devices that support the aptX codec. In case you’re new to this technology, it offers much-improved sound quality over the standard SBC code. Read more…
Next Level Turntables
AT-LP120XBT-USB
This Audio Technica model is a fully manual turntable modeled after the AT-LP120XUSB, but adds the convenience of having Bluetooth® wireless connectivity to the existing analog and USB outputs.
It features a specially designed DC servo direct-drive motor and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, the AT-LP120XBT-USB plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and outputs the high-fidelity audio to the device of your choice. Who said this wasn’t one of those turntables for audiophiles? Read more…
AT-LPW40WN
Audio Technica created the AT-LPW40WN thinking in just one thing: CLASS! It is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you the best high-fidelity audio reproduction from your vinyl collection. It features an aesthetically pleasing anti-resonance MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds at 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. Read more…
AT-LPW50PB
As the other models in the “Next Level Turntables” the AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It has an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth, with a beautiful high-gloss, piano-black finish, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback. It also has a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. Read more…
Turntables For Audiophiles
AT-LP5
Now we’re talking! The Audio Technica AT-LP5 direct-drive turntable brings advanced technology and sleek, contemporary styling together. It delivers a performance that looks as good as it sounds. Born of Audio-Technica’s true rich analog heritage, the AT-LP5 comes with a J-shaped tone arm that takes its inspiration from the classic A-T models from the ’60s and ’70s. Its tone arm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors, and includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control. It comes outfitted with a lightweight (10 g) AT-HS10 headshell and high-performance AT95EX Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge, created specifically for this turntable. Repeat after us: Turntables for audiophiles. Read more…
AT-LP7
Audio-Technica started in 1962 as a designer and manufacturer of high-end phonograph cartridges, bringing to the audio world the innovative Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with its outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response, and superb tracking.
Out of all turntables for audiophiles, this is the one! The AT-LP7 gathers all its heritage and brings perfection to its own. Understanding the critical role a cartridge plays in delivering high-fidelity audio from vinyl, they designed this fully manual, belt-drive turntable around our VM cartridge line. Incorporating the finest materials and structures in support of the cartridge’s performance. The AT-LP7 comes with a VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with a 10 g AT-HS10 headshell and 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus. That stylus can be replaced with any of the other six styli available in the VM line, giving users an easy means of upgrading the stylus without buying a whole new cartridge. Read more…
IMPORTANT! It’s true that having those turntables for audiophiles will give you a superb sound, make sure to check these cartridges.
If for any strange reason you’d like to pass on Audio Technica, let us recommend these other turntables for audiophiles:
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