Finally a good turntable with an equally good cartridge. This is the best turntable Audio Technica has provided in modern times. It has a quality arm to match the quality base and belt drive motor. If this doesn't sell well, then someone doesn't know how to market the turntables. I wasn't enamored with the LP5 with its direct drive motor for a home unit, but this one gives you all of the features.
My AT-LP5 is direct drive and just as quiet as a belt drive. I have a Micro Seiki DD31 from 1978 and it's direct drive: no noise what so ever. My JVC QL-Y55F the same, no noise. Direct drive motor noise is a complete myth. Direct drive is excellent for listening and has very accurate speed properties. But at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. Be happy with what you have, AT give you choice! Nice turntable that AT-LP7!
I got the LP-5 and upgraded the cart to Nagaoka MP-110. It's not immediately apparent to me it was a necessary upgrade, but I'll wait to break in the new cartridge before passing final judgement on that. I guess the combo comes close to the price of the LP-7 but you lose the upgrade to MC option. So it comes down to what cart you prefer. I like the esthetics of the LP5 better though, as it looks a bit less industrial.
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Yes, as stated in the video, the internal preamp supports MC cartridges by flipping the MM\MC switch on the back of the unit to MC. - Not sure why AT couldn't answer your basic question here and referred you to their 'Audio Solutions Team.'
Hello just purchased this turntable upgrading from another audio Technica turntable my question is the arm height adjustment something I am new too. From the factory it is set to the lowest position witch the cartridge that came pre installed which I plan on using but upgrading to the MicroLine styli but is the lowest vertical height correct for the pre installed cartridge? Thanks any input will be helpful
My Belt rides VERY close to the top of the platter. The belt rides on the upper half of the spinner too. The turntable would every so often drop out power and the blue light would blink. I thought it was related to the motor/belt so I actually replaced my belt because I thought I had an issue. It happened again today but right now it's pretty stable. I took the belt off, took the platter off and re-seated everything. The Belt is still seated very high on the platter (like a mm or two from the first lip on the platter. I've tried many things to get this to spin on the center of the platter as seen in documentation and this video and nothing I do will make it work. Any idea what I should do? The most troubling bit is the stopping of music playing and the blue light and the second most troubling is when the belt will begin to ride on the very top of the motor spindle which brings the belt to the very top of the platter (the 1-2mm are gone at that point). It's under a year old so It's under warranty still. It's only 3-4 months old tops. Any thoughts Audio Technica? Thanks! Shawn
@@Toogoodtobetrue458 I ended up sending it in for service. They found the problem, replaced the part and it works flawlessly now. Has been going strong for about 3-4 months now.
Geoff Vane hi me again I don’t believe these turntables are Hanpin because they have a J tonearm not an S tonearm also u can get them imported to Europe via eBay or Amazon and as I said before the Lp5 lp120 have an anti skating issue tons of vids on TH-cam demonstrating them
CytruzErizonit : You can't just set the anti skating to more or less the needle pressure weight or make it float still on a cd or blank vinyl. You need a test record with sine waves and a scope program on a pc. Then you adjust the anti skate until both L and R waves look as smooth as possible.
Geoff Vane hi thanks for the reply upon further research I learned that anti skate is properly set when both channels are equal so yes you are correct. And I am going to be purchasing one of these turntables and replace the cartridge with a moving coil cartridge.
Can I just say to the fine people at Audio-Technica: It is a shame that you didn't hinge the dust cover to the plinth somehow. This makes for an inconvenience that should not be associated with turntables in this price range. Frankly, I'm uneasy playing a record without the dust cover closed. My uneasiness extends to the problem of how to prevent the dust cover from getting damaged (or where to store it) when not on the turntable. Also, I think I would have left out the preamp on this model, convenient though it may be. These two caveats lose me. That said, I like everything else about this turntable! Especially the removable headshell for quick cartridge changes, the tone arm height adjustment feature and it's overall sleek look. I guess you can't have everything, but kudos all the same.
Audio-Technica USA : if I import this turntable into Europe, can it operate at 50 Hertz? I know I will have to step down from 230Volts to 110Volts main power, but I can't change the Hertz that simple.
I never play a record with the dust cover closed. Why would you put an echo chamber on top of your playing turntable? Makes no sense at all. Not having to deal with hinges is perfect.
Come on Audio-Technica you know damn well that is just another Hanpin super OEM turntable with the hole cut out on the top left to put a standard belt driven motor there... Sad thing though is people that don't know any better will pay top dollar for this crap.
actually we should ask our President, to ban that chinamans (and their OEM's) from our clean American markets ! and the fellow Japanese recommends to starts their own production, solong it's not to late !
@Juan Redman no, that u must be banned from US, go move to china ! there is place for ur kind... and He is our President ! the only One who left after all that insects and mammals ....
Alright, I chuckled when they showed that gigantic cartridge 3:52.
Excellent looking turntable, can't wait to stop by the factory near Christmas and see if one is up for grabs!
I like the giant cartridge
Finally a good turntable with an equally good cartridge. This is the best turntable Audio Technica has provided in modern times. It has a quality arm to match the quality base and belt drive motor. If this doesn't sell well, then someone doesn't know how to market the turntables. I wasn't enamored with the LP5 with its direct drive motor for a home unit, but this one gives you all of the features.
My AT-LP5 is direct drive and just as quiet as a belt drive. I have a Micro Seiki DD31 from 1978 and it's direct drive: no noise what so ever. My JVC QL-Y55F the same, no noise. Direct drive motor noise is a complete myth. Direct drive is excellent for listening and has very accurate speed properties. But at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. Be happy with what you have, AT give you choice! Nice turntable that AT-LP7!
Nice looking Turntable! I really like the LP7 & LP5 both.
I got the LP-5 and upgraded the cart to Nagaoka MP-110. It's not immediately apparent to me it was a necessary upgrade, but I'll wait to break in the new cartridge before passing final judgement on that. I guess the combo comes close to the price of the LP-7 but you lose the upgrade to MC option. So it comes down to what cart you prefer. I like the esthetics of the LP5 better though, as it looks a bit less industrial.
Tudval Stone I want to get the Nagaoka MP-110 Cartridge for my turntable.
Mandolay La Flavour is the 12 inch records that is spinning!!! Great DISCO track! DISCO RULE!
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@Yehuda Erik instablaster =)
Hi I have a question does the preamp also support moving coil cartridges or just moving magnet?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Yes, as stated in the video, the internal preamp supports MC cartridges by flipping the MM\MC switch on the back of the unit to MC. - Not sure why AT couldn't answer your basic question here and referred you to their 'Audio Solutions Team.'
Hello just purchased this turntable upgrading from another audio Technica turntable my question is the arm height adjustment something I am new too. From the factory it is set to the lowest position witch the cartridge that came pre installed which I plan on using but upgrading to the MicroLine styli but is the lowest vertical height correct for the pre installed cartridge? Thanks any input will be helpful
¿el vinilo va directamente sobre el plato de metal? Porque la bandeja viene sin la goma donde generalmente apoyan los vinilos.
No es metal, es hecho de polyoxymethylene, diseñado para usar sin mat
My Belt rides VERY close to the top of the platter. The belt rides on the upper half of the spinner too. The turntable would every so often drop out power and the blue light would blink. I thought it was related to the motor/belt so I actually replaced my belt because I thought I had an issue. It happened again today but right now it's pretty stable. I took the belt off, took the platter off and re-seated everything. The Belt is still seated very high on the platter (like a mm or two from the first lip on the platter. I've tried many things to get this to spin on the center of the platter as seen in documentation and this video and nothing I do will make it work. Any idea what I should do? The most troubling bit is the stopping of music playing and the blue light and the second most troubling is when the belt will begin to ride on the very top of the motor spindle which brings the belt to the very top of the platter (the 1-2mm are gone at that point). It's under a year old so It's under warranty still. It's only 3-4 months old tops. Any thoughts Audio Technica? Thanks! Shawn
What happened to your issue?
@@Toogoodtobetrue458 I ended up sending it in for service. They found the problem, replaced the part and it works flawlessly now. Has been going strong for about 3-4 months now.
@@selfblumpkin cool thanks for the update.
Does the tone arm returns after the record ends?
Hi Carlos - the tone arm does not return after the record ends. Thanks - A-T USA
I am a huge AT fanboy, unfortunately the Lp7 isn't available in Europe ☹️
Hi there! Please contact support@audio-technica.eu for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
Hanpin OEM? You guys used to make broadcast quality tonearms..
Really Joker, and where did you get that information? Hanpin is far from the largest manufacturer of turntables in China.
D. Paul Gladstone No Batman, it’s just you who implied that I stated it is the largest.. You completely missed the point..
Rick G : Why do you say Hanpin? What is the proof of your story?
1. Why is it not available in Europe?
2. What anti-skate issues did it have?
3. How can you prove it is or isn't Hanpin material?
Geoff Vane hi me again I don’t believe these turntables are Hanpin because they have a J tonearm not an S tonearm also u can get them imported to Europe via eBay or Amazon and as I said before the Lp5 lp120 have an anti skating issue tons of vids on TH-cam demonstrating them
CytruzErizonit : You can't just set the anti skating to more or less the needle pressure weight or make it float still on a cd or blank vinyl. You need a test record with sine waves and a scope program on a pc. Then you adjust the anti skate until both L and R waves look as smooth as possible.
Geoff Vane hi thanks for the reply upon further research I learned that anti skate is properly set when both channels are equal so yes you are correct. And I am going to be purchasing one of these turntables and replace the cartridge with a moving coil cartridge.
Why don't we get this in the UK ?
Hi there! Please contact support@audio-technica.eu for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
Looks like Magnat mtt 990...
Can I just say to the fine people at Audio-Technica: It is a shame that you didn't hinge the dust cover to the plinth somehow. This makes for an inconvenience that should not be associated with turntables in this price range. Frankly, I'm uneasy playing a record without the dust cover closed. My uneasiness extends to the problem of how to prevent the dust cover from getting damaged (or where to store it) when not on the turntable. Also, I think I would have left out the preamp on this model, convenient though it may be. These two caveats lose me. That said, I like everything else about this turntable! Especially the removable headshell for quick cartridge changes, the tone arm height adjustment feature and it's overall sleek look. I guess you can't have everything, but kudos all the same.
Hi Paul! Thank you for your feedback! We will forward your comments to the Product Development team. - A-T USA
Audio-Technica USA : if I import this turntable into Europe, can it operate at 50 Hertz? I know I will have to step down from 230Volts to 110Volts main power, but I can't change the Hertz that simple.
@@ElectromaticG5120 Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
I never play a record with the dust cover closed. Why would you put an echo chamber on top of your playing turntable? Makes no sense at all. Not having to deal with hinges is perfect.
Belt Driven not for me. 😎
@Juan Redman Why?
Belt drive is best for listening. Direct best for DJ’ing.
Come on Audio-Technica you know damn well that is just another Hanpin super OEM turntable with the hole cut out on the top left to put a standard belt driven motor there... Sad thing though is people that don't know any better will pay top dollar for this crap.
In this case 800 USD.
actually we should ask our President, to ban that chinamans (and their OEM's) from our clean American markets !
and the fellow Japanese recommends to starts their own production, solong it's not to late !
Not a Hanpin. Built by Audio Technica in Japan
@Juan Redman no, that u must be banned from US, go move to china ! there is place for ur kind... and He is our President ! the only One who left after all that insects and mammals ....
The /
unnaki : can you prove this is Hanpin? What is your source for this story?
Honestly , just get a LP3 and change the cartridge to Vm520, sounds the same