Audio Technica
AT-LPA2 Belt-Drive Turntable
$2,000.00 USDFeatures
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)
What's in the Box?
Warranty
The AT-LPA2 fully manual belt-drive turntable is a masterpiece of modern engineering, featuring a high-density, transparent acrylic chassis and platter to provide exceptional stability and vibration damping for pure, uncolored sound. Not only is the acrylic stunning, it is also an ideal material for turntable construction: with a resonant frequency similar to that of vinyl records, the acrylic reduces reverberations that might otherwise aCect sound clarity. Plus, the mass of the acrylic platter allows it to spin at a consistent speed.
To further reduce unwanted noise, we’ve moved the controls and power supply into a separate unit– a feature typically found only on more expensive turntables – thereby isolating the turntable’s sensitive audio components from electrical interference associated with powering and operating the turntable’s motor. An optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM.
The AT-LPA2 comes with an AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge,* which features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils, enabling it to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity. 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-aluminum headshell that attaches to the straight, carbon-fiber tonearm we engineered specifically for this turntable. The lightweight, antiresonant tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilizing a highly accurate, finely adjustable stringtype 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.
With its clean, modern look, advanced components, and precision engineering, the AT-LPA2 is your entry into the world of pure analog audio.
Features
- 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)
What's in the Box?
- 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
Specifications
- Motor
- DC servo
- Driving 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
- Tonearm Specifications
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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):
– Light counterweight: 6.1 to 9.2 g
– Heavy counterweight: 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
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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
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Dimensions:
– Turntable Body: 420 mm (17") x 340 mm (13") x 135 mm (5.3") (W x D x 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
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・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. 1.8 m (5.9’)) *1
・Control cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3’))
・Ground cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6’))
・Hexagonal wrench
・Gloves - Replacement Belt
- AT-LPA2 exclusive belt (sold separately)