Audio Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable
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Features
| Includes Cartridge | No |
|---|---|
| Includes Dust Cover | No |
| Brand Color | None |
| Includes USB Input | No |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 Years |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
- 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 - 60 dB
- Cartridge Type - MC
- Power Supply Requirements - 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption - 6 W
- 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)
- Accessories Included - 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’)) *, Control cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3’)), Ground cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6’)), Hexagonal wrench, Gloves
-*Power cable length and plug shape may vary depending on the country of sale.
- Tonearm Type - Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
- Effective Arm Length - 223.6 mm
- Overhang - 18.6 mm
- Tracking Error Angle - Less than 2.0°
- Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range - 0 to 3.0 g
- Applicable Cartridge Weight - (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
- Replacement Cartridge - AT-OC9XEN
- Replacement Belt - AT-LPA2 exclusive belt (sold separately)
Description
The Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable represents the brand’s finest achievement in analogue audio to date. Designed for audiophiles who demand pure, uncolored sound from vinyl, it brings together decades of turntable innovation with contemporary design and engineering. Built from high-density transparent acrylic, both the 30mm chassis and 20mm platter provide exceptional rigidity and resonance control, resulting in outstanding sonic clarity.
This fully manual, belt-driven turntable supports 33-1/3 and 45 RPM playback, with an optical sensor beneath the spindle to ensure consistent speed. Elegant yet highly functional, the AT-LPA2 fuses form and function in a way that celebrates vinyl’s tactile, authentic character while delivering cutting-edge performance in every respect.
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable: Advanced Vibration Control
Central to the Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable’s design is its focus on vibration isolation and noise reduction. The dense acrylic body and platter work in tandem to suppress unwanted resonance, while heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the unit from surface vibrations. This focus on mechanical integrity allows your records to play back with remarkable detail, warmth, and precision.
Further enhancing sonic purity, the AT-LPA2 moves its control electronics and power supply into a separate chassis. This reduces the risk of electrical interference, ensuring the most silent noise floor possible. By removing both physical and electrical sources of distortion, the AT-LPA2 ensures that all you hear is what’s pressed into the vinyl, nothing more, nothing less.
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable: Premium Cartridge and Headshell
Fitted as standard with the AT-OC9XEN dual moving coil cartridge, the Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable is capable of retrieving subtle audio nuances with astonishing clarity. The cartridge features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils for precise, low-distortion playback and excellent stereo separation. Its low-mass design reacts swiftly to groove modulations, extracting detail other cartridges often miss.
The cartridge is pre-mounted to an exclusive, azimuth-adjustable machined-aluminium headshell that connects directly to the custom-designed carbon-fibre tonearm. This setup ensures optimal tracking from the first groove to the last. Please note that the AT-OC9XEN has a low output (0.35 mV) and requires a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp.
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable: Precision Engineered Tonearm
The Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable features a newly developed 8.8-inch straight carbon-fibre tonearm designed specifically for this model. Its lightweight, anti-resonant design ensures smooth tracking with minimal coloration. Users can adjust vertical tracking angle (VTA), azimuth, and anti-skate via a precise string-type mechanism for optimal playback performance.
The tonearm includes two interchangeable counterweights—110g and 130g—accommodating a wide range of cartridges beyond the factory-fitted model. With meticulous adjustability and premium materials, the tonearm contributes to the AT-LPA2’s ability to deliver a refined analogue listening experience. Whether you're spinning first-press jazz records or modern 180g reissues, this tonearm ensures that every detail is captured with fidelity and grace.
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable: Clean Design, Quiet Performance
Every element of the Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable is engineered to deliver quiet, stable operation and intuitive usability. From the external control unit to the isolated motor system and optical speed sensor, all components are built for precision and silence. The minimalist aesthetic belies its technical sophistication; a removable dust cover, precision aluminum headshell, and included gloves for fingerprint-free setup highlight the attention to detail.
Manual operation reinforces the purist design philosophy, while included accessories such as dual RCA cables, a ground wire, and anti-skate weights offer plug-and-play readiness. This balance of high-end performance and ease of use makes the AT-LPA2 both accessible and exceptional.
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable: Legacy of Analogue Excellence
With over six decades of expertise in phono cartridge and turntable design, Audio-Technica pours its heritage into the AT-LPA2 Turntable. What began in 1962 as a cartridge-focused company has evolved into one of the most respected names in analogue audio. The AT-LPA2 reflects this legacy with every component—from its motor to its tonearm—designed to maximize sonic purity.
It’s not just a playback device; it’s a precision instrument built to honour the vinyl format. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a new enthusiast, the AT-LPA2 invites you into the world of analogue with a product that combines cutting-edge technology, timeless design, and unmatched craftsmanship.