Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable

The AT-LPA2 is the finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, created to reveal the purity of analog audio. Assembled from transparent acrylic, this fully manual belt drive turntable combines contemporary aesthetics with analog expertise while remaining incredibly easy to set up and use. The AT-LPA2 minimizes resonance that can cause noise and distortion in the signal chain while maximizing detailed audio reproduction of your vinyl records with crystal clear accuracy. The acrylic construction is not only visually striking, it also greatly reduces reverberations that might otherwise affect sound clarity.

High Density Acrylic Construction and Accurate Speed

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, uncolored 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. An optical sensor positioned under the spindle monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33 1/3 or 45 RPM. Despite the turntable's mechanical precision, it remains incredibly easy to set up and use.

Separate Control Unit and AT-OC9XEN Moving Coil Cartridge

To further reduce unwanted noise, the controls and power supply are housed in a separate unit, isolating the turntable's sensitive audio components from electrical interference associated with powering and operating the motor. This isolation helps provide exceptionally quiet performance so you hear the music from your records rather than unwanted electrical noise. The AT-LPA2 comes with a pre mounted AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge featuring a 0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus and high purity PCOCC coils. The cartridge captures fine nuances with clarity while providing outstanding channel separation and low distortion. The lower mass of the moving coil structure allows the stylus to react quickly to changes in the record groove for detailed audio reproduction. Phono level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge signal.

Carbon Fiber Tonearm with Precision Adjustments

The cartridge comes mounted to an exclusive machined aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment that attaches to the straight carbon fiber tonearm. Engineered specifically for this turntable, the 8.8 inch tonearm also offers VTA adjustment. The lightweight, anti resonance tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilizing a highly accurate, finely adjustable weighted string type anti skate mechanism to counteract inward pull and maintain proper channel balance. Two counterweight options, 110 g and 130 g, accommodate a wide variety of cartridge configurations. With its clean, modern look, advanced components, precision engineering, fully manual operation, removable hinged dust cover, 45 RPM adapter, stereo audio cable, ground wire, hex wrench, and white inspection gloves for setup, the AT-LPA2 provides a carefully engineered entry into the world of pure analog audio.