Audio-Technica Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable in Transparent Acrylic - AT-LPA2

Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable in Transparent Acrylic

The AT-LPA2 is the finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio.

Assembled from transparent acrylic, the AT-LPA2 fully manual belt-drive turntable combines contemporary aesthetics with analog expertise, while remaining incredibly easy to set up and use. We designed the AT-LPA2 to minimize resonance, which can cause noise and distortion in the signal chain, while maximizing detailed audio reproduction of your vinyl records with crystal-clear accuracy. Not only is the acrylic stunning, it is also an ideal material for turntable construction, greatly reducing reverberations that might otherwise affect sound clarity.

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. Additionally, an optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM.

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. This isolation ensures the quietest performance possible, so you hear only the music from your records, not electrical noise.

The AT-LPA2 comes with a pre-mounted AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge,* which features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils. The AT-OC9XEN cartridge is designed to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity, while providing outstanding channel separation. 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 with azimuth adjustment, that attaches to the straight, carbon-fiber tonearm. Engineered specifically for this turntable, the new 8.8-inch tonearm also offers VTA adjustment. The lightweight, anti-resonant tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilizing a highly accurate, finely adjustable string-type 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, precision engineering, and ease of setup, the AT-LPA2 is your entry into the world of pure analog audio.

Key Features

• The finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio
• Despite the turntable’s mechanical precision, it remains incredibly easy to set up and use
• Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• 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
• 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
• 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, with adjustable VTA
• 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
• Exclusive machined-aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment
• Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal
• 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)

Features

• Dual Moving Coil Cartridge | AT-OC9XEN
  The AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge* features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils. Designed to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity, this cartridge blends engineering innovations with carefully selected materials to provide outstanding channel separation and detailed audio reproduction.
  • *Please note: The cartridge’s low (0.35 mV) output voltage requires the use of a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.
• Ultimate Resonance Reduction | Made of Acrylic
  The high-density acrylic of the chassis and platter dampens vibrations for supremely quiet playback, allowing the brilliance and detail of your vinyl records to shine through.
• Quiet, Stable Performance | External Power aSupply and Control Unit
  To minimize electrical interference and ensure optimal performance, the AT-LPA2 features a separate power and control unit. This design isolates the sensitive audio components from power supply noise, resulting in a cleaner, more accurate sound.
• Exclusively Designed and Engineered | New Tonearm for Excellent Tracking
  The AT-LPA2’s newly designed tonearm is engineered for precision and ease of use. Featuring advanced materials and construction, the tonearm provides superior tracking with reduced resonance, allowing for faithful reproduction of the original recording.
• Phono Cartridge Assembly Line Circa 1962 | Over 60 Years of Analog Excellence
  We got our start in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century’s worth of analog expertise goes into every turntable we produce, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl.

Footnotes

• *Please Note: AT-OC9XEN’s stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge. The cartridge’s low (0.35 mV) output voltage also requires the use of a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.