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Audio Technica AT-LP2A2 Fully Manual Belt Drive Turntable
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A Clear Choice: Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable Sounds as Transparent as It Looks, Features Isolated Power Supply and New Carbon-Fiber Tonearm
The transparent, high-density acrylic chassis and platter that distinguish the Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 are the first signs this fully manual belt-drive turntable stands apart. Clear, pure, natural: This deck sounds just as great as it looks — no small achievement. Like much more expensive models, it features a separate control and power-supply unit to further isolate the ‘table from ruinous noise. A newly designed carbon-fiber tonearm for superb tracking, finely adjustable weighted anti-skate mechanism, and two counterweights (110g and 130g) give you extreme flexibility and control when it comes to cartridge configurations.
Look directly at AT-LPA2, and you’ll immediately notice the 30mm-thick acrylic chassis that reduces resonances and meshes with any decor. It works in conjunction with an optical speed-sensor system that maintains accurate platter rotation and a 20mm-thick acrylic platter calibrated to spin at a reliably consistent speed. Height-adjustable feet keep the turntable stable and ensure steady, reliable operation.
Able to play at 33 and 45RPM, AT-LPA2 delivers analog playback marked by precision, clarity, dynamics, and warmth. The crystal-clear appearance can be said to symbolize the hallmarks of this 'table's performance — transparent, neutral, lifelike, coloration-free. And while AT-LPA2 seemingly encourages cartridge experimentation, it comes with an AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge mounted to a machined aluminum headshell. AT-OC9XEN features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils. In addition to providing excellent channel separation, the lower mass of the moving-coil structure allows the stylus to react more quickly to changes in the record groove.
An RCA stereo cable, 45RPM adapter, ground wire, removable hinged dust cover, hex wrench, and white gloves come standard. For more information on this sharp-looking and stellar-sounding rig, call us up at 312-433-0200.
Highlights
- Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge's signal
- 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
- Exclusive machined aluminum headshell
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Downloads
User Manual (PDF, 2.7 MB)
Specifications
- Turntable specifications
- Motor: DC servo
- Driving method: Belt drive
- Speeds: 33-1/3 PRM or 45 PRM
- Turntable platter: 20 mm-thick, acrylic platter
- Wow and flutter: <0.12% WRM (33 RPM)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB
- Tonearm specifications
- Type: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
- Effective length: 223.6 mm
- Overhang: 18.6 mm
- Maximum tracking error angle: Less than 2.0°
- Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 to 3.0 g
- Applicable cartridge weight range (excluding headshell): When counterweight (light) is used 6.1 to 9.2 g; When counterweight (heavy) is used 9.2 to 13.9 g
- Tonearm height adjustment range: -1.5 mm to +7 mm (with included cartridge)
- Anti-skate mechanism: Thread-suspended type
- Anti-skate adjustment range: Equivalent to 1.3 g to 3.0 g stylus pressure
- Cartridge and headshell specifications
- Cartridge model: AT-OC9XEN
- Cartridge type: MC
- Recommended load resistance: ≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)
- Frequency response: 20 to 30,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 0.35 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Tracking force range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
- Cartridge weight: Approx. 7.6 g (0.27 oz)
- Headshell weight: Approx. 11.0 g (0.39 oz) (including lead wires); Approx. 10.2 g (0.36 oz) (excluding lead wires)
- Headshell overhang adjustment range: -2.5 mm to +2.5 mm (when using AT-OC9XEN)
- General specifications
- Dimensions: Turntable body 420 mm (17") × 340 mm (13") × 135 mm (5.3") (W × D × H); Control unit 133 mm (5.2") x 228 mm (9.0") x 50 mm (2.0") (W x D x H)
- Weight: Turntable body Approx. 8.4 kg (19 lbs); Control unit Approx. 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
- Power supply requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 6 W
- Accessories: Control unit, Dust cover, Platter, Drive belt, Dust cover hinges, Counterweight (light), Counterweight (heavy), Weight for anti-skate, Auxiliary weight for anti-skate, Headshell with MC stereo cartridge (AT-OC9XEN), 45 RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6')), Power cable (approx. 1.8m (5.9')) *1, Control cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), Ground cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6')), Hexagonal wrench, Gloves
