UPDATE: I did get a chance to try out the built in pre-amp and it is awesome! AT has disappointed me with their built ins in the past... The LP-5 had a truly awful pre-amp with ceap noisy chips. AT added a noise gate to cover their sins and it made for audio gutting in and out on low passages on clean records. The new ATs pre-amp is clean and reboot and it makes the $50 VM95E sound very good... Nice job, AT!
Does the noise gate affect USB transfers? I found it extreme;y annoying on the Sky 2 S4 on the long fade out before Tocata. I bought a Little Bear T7 for my first preamp, then I upgraded to the TEC TC-778 followed by the 780LC booster box, I'm wanting to upgrade to a 140XP TT, but is still too pricey
@@EzeeLinux I was inquiring about the old 120 or LP5, I don't have 40WN, on other topic re: My AT-95E, you said the treble isn't punched out, it's definitely there, I don't quite get the meaning, is it too much or too little?
@@EzeeLinux I do have the old 120, I use outboard preamp due to noise gate chopping up the low passages, My preamp is TEC TC-778 with 78 EQ switch for 20's records
Very interesting video! I purchased a Dual 1229 from a base exchange while serving a tour in Germany back in 1972. I used it for many trouble free years, and it sounded great playing tunes through my Bose 501 speakers.
I was really thinking of getting the U-Turn Orbit or Fluance RT-81 but I'm so glad I didn't after seeing this video. The add-ons for the Orbit jack the price up more than I want and both of them experience speed fluctuations, which I'd imagine is very irritating!
2.5 questions please: 1 - would you prefer direct drive (to me seems more accurate) or belt (which probably has some kind of infrared sensing for speed stability)? --- 2: Why not use the internal phono amp? Wouldn't that have lower THD and less distance for the very low signal to travel?
I find that belt drive is more pleasing to the ear at this price point. Really, really good direct drive can only be had for well over $1000 these days. I prefer to use the pre-amp built into my classic JVC amp because of it's very low noise and superior headroom. No, I have not tried the internal one but I have been disappointed by most I've heard. Fine for a quick dub into a computer or something but not great for serious listening. Three feet of heavy cable isn't going to cause audible issues with sound quality unless there's something majorly wrong.
@@EzeeLinux hi! I would like to ask something. I wanna dual boot windows 10 on 1 SSD and linux mint on another SSD. will boot loader work if I encrypt whole SSD that will have linux on it?
The new LP120X model is one of the best deals at 250$ right now. This looks similar. And the VM95ML stylus is a a steal at 150$. That preferrably needs a nice Baerwald protractor alignment though.
This is a great TT wish I saw it before I got the audio technica ATLP-120 USB it came with the same cartridge ad your did this cart sounds great would like to know is the platter metal or aluminium could not tell from vid JRo📀
The platter is cast aluminum. It is very light, though. I added some heavy rubber around the inside edge and it helped reduce resonance. This has been a good performer! :)
I am curious about the speed regulation. I've not seen any specific details about this turntable being different than other AT units. I was just about to pull the trigger on a fluance RT82 because the do indicate using an FC servo motor.
There isn't a great deal of information about how AT is doing it but the machine definitely has some sort of servo feedback going to the motor. As far as I can tell. it's dead on perfect pitch and very smooth... It has the accuracy of quartz locked direct drive but the flutter free sound of a belt. Very nice so far. :)
@@EzeeLinux I did find that they updated their website for the AT95VM cartridge change and, at the same time, indicate that this turntable and the one above it are now DC servo motors. Strange that the W%F spec did not change, though. Cool beans. I may get the version of this offered on Drop (MassDrop) that has a tone arm with VTA adjustment and put my Stanton 681EEE on it. My vintage decks are getting iffy on there speed control. My ears are not too sensitive to speed and wow & flutter, but I still would prefer as stable a playback speed as possible. Also, I already have an AT XP3 cart which sound pretty good, so that keeps me in the AT family. Thanks for the reply!
Can I switch to another Audio Techica cartridge, such as the Shibata or Microlinear without having to change the headshell? And to an Ortofon and cartridges of other makes?
Heavier conductors and better shielding can make a noticeable improvement in sound quality, especially for low voltage runs like phono hookups and microphones. That said, I think audiophiles carry it to extremes these days. A little common sense goes a long way... :)
Hello Joe, Do you still have your Audio Technica LP5? I just bought an LP5 to replace my aging Technics SL 5300. I am totally blown away by the LP5 straight out of the box. Can’t wait for my spare head shell to arrive so I can try my Sumiko Rainier cart on it. How does the LPW40WN stack up against the LP5? Your Linux videos are great but I really enjoy you forays into Audio. Hope you do more of them.
I didn't keep the LP 5 for long. It had a lot of rumble and I wasn't pleased with the quality of the arm. Maybe they've addressed those issues now. It was still a good table, though. Just not what I wanted at the time. Everything on this LPW40 is tight and smooth. I really like the feel of it. :)
Joe Collins I tell you one thing. The LP5 out of the box has a lot of punch. I was not expecting to it sound so good with that AT95EX cart. I had some LPs in my collection that sounded terrible on my SL-5300. When I played them on the LP5, it didn’t make them sound perfect, but they were a lot more pleasing to listen to.
hi nice review of the TT. planning to get one and wondering how is your TT so far? thinking of getting lp3, lp60xbt or this lpw40wn. which is better? thanks.
Please help, I ve just purchased this turn table and am struggling to get any sound. I am trying to connect it to a Bose sound link speaker that has a single line in using a 2 RCA to a 3.5 mm male cable. Tried Switch at back of turn table in both positions, what am I doing wrong🤔
@@ScoffHead hi, can't remember how I solved this issue but I did. I now have it linked up to my sonos speakers. I seem to remember there being a switch at the rear of the turn table and I just needed to change the setting. Good turntable btw
@@justinjarrell3931 Depends on how much money you're willing to pay and how big you wanna go... I have revues on my channel for some nice speakers and amps. :)
@@EzeeLinux Yea the problem with those built in preamps is they kind of defeat one of the purposes of having a turntable, which is a phono analog experience. They do that by forcing you to use aux or digitally powered speakers. Adding higher signal to noise ratio. If I get this turntable I will never use that. I learned the hard way, I had a Numark which had a built in preamp that could not be turned off. Limited me so much. This looks like a decent turntable though. So I may give it a shot.
OOPS. I deleted part of the above message before I posted it. The geometry comment was referring to shimming the arm. I meant to suggest consulting the manufacturer before trying it.
This turntable has a built in premp so you connect it to anything. The internal preamp is quite good. As for recommending an amp, I use old stuff I've picked up ere and there mostly. Not real familiar with what's on the market today. :)
UPDATE: I did get a chance to try out the built in pre-amp and it is awesome! AT has disappointed me with their built ins in the past... The LP-5 had a truly awful pre-amp with ceap noisy chips. AT added a noise gate to cover their sins and it made for audio gutting in and out on low passages on clean records. The new ATs pre-amp is clean and reboot and it makes the $50 VM95E sound very good... Nice job, AT!
Does the noise gate affect USB transfers? I found it extreme;y annoying on the Sky 2 S4 on the long fade out before Tocata. I bought a Little Bear T7 for my first preamp, then I upgraded to the TEC TC-778 followed by the 780LC booster box, I'm wanting to upgrade to a 140XP TT, but is still too pricey
@@manFromPeterborough This turntable does not have a noise gate in the preamp. AT put a good one in this unit. :)
@@EzeeLinux I was inquiring about the old 120 or LP5, I don't have 40WN, on other topic re: My AT-95E, you said the treble isn't punched out, it's definitely there, I don't quite get the meaning, is it too much or too little?
@@manFromPeterborough The older AT 20 had the noise gated amp. Don't know about the new ones. "Punched out" refers to there being too much.
@@EzeeLinux I do have the old 120, I use outboard preamp due to noise gate chopping up the low passages, My preamp is TEC TC-778 with 78 EQ switch for 20's records
Very interesting video! I purchased a Dual 1229 from a base exchange while serving a tour in Germany back in 1972. I used it for many trouble free years, and it sounded great playing tunes through my Bose 501 speakers.
I was really thinking of getting the U-Turn Orbit or Fluance RT-81 but I'm so glad I didn't after seeing this video. The add-ons for the Orbit jack the price up more than I want and both of them experience speed fluctuations, which I'd imagine is very irritating!
This one looks to be incredible value
Carbon fiber tonearm is unheard of
At this price range
It isn't perfect but it has turned out to be a very reliable turntable.
Man where was this 2 years ago when I bought my fluance......
Thanks for sharing your new turntable, keep makin videos!
Thanks for sharing with us Joe. We all need some fun distractions these days!
Hey. I love your videos. I think your linux basics videos are the best to lear linux! Anyway...cool video.
2.5 questions please: 1 - would you prefer direct drive (to me seems more accurate) or belt (which probably has some kind of infrared sensing for speed stability)? --- 2: Why not use the internal phono amp? Wouldn't that have lower THD and less distance for the very low signal to travel?
I find that belt drive is more pleasing to the ear at this price point. Really, really good direct drive can only be had for well over $1000 these days. I prefer to use the pre-amp built into my classic JVC amp because of it's very low noise and superior headroom. No, I have not tried the internal one but I have been disappointed by most I've heard. Fine for a quick dub into a computer or something but not great for serious listening. Three feet of heavy cable isn't going to cause audible issues with sound quality unless there's something majorly wrong.
@@EzeeLinux hi! I would like to ask something. I wanna dual boot windows 10 on 1 SSD and linux mint on another SSD. will boot loader work if I encrypt whole SSD that will have linux on it?
@@adrianakuzmikova1697 I don't support dual boots.
@@EzeeLinux I know, you said that to someone else before. I was just wondering if you know the answer.
See above.
You can also adjust cart height by switching out mats . 😉
The new LP120X model is one of the best deals at 250$ right now. This looks similar.
And the VM95ML stylus is a a steal at 150$. That preferrably needs a nice Baerwald protractor alignment though.
This is a great TT wish I saw it before I got the audio technica ATLP-120 USB it came with the same cartridge ad your did this cart sounds great would like to know is the platter metal or aluminium could not tell from vid JRo📀
The platter is cast aluminum. It is very light, though. I added some heavy rubber around the inside edge and it helped reduce resonance. This has been a good performer! :)
Great Review, think I will take the plunge at get this at £299 in the UK. Stay safe
I am curious about the speed regulation. I've not seen any specific details about this turntable being different than other AT units. I was just about to pull the trigger on a fluance RT82 because the do indicate using an FC servo motor.
There isn't a great deal of information about how AT is doing it but the machine definitely has some sort of servo feedback going to the motor. As far as I can tell. it's dead on perfect pitch and very smooth... It has the accuracy of quartz locked direct drive but the flutter free sound of a belt. Very nice so far. :)
@@EzeeLinux I did find that they updated their website for the AT95VM cartridge change and, at the same time, indicate that this turntable and the one above it are now DC servo motors. Strange that the W%F spec did not change, though. Cool beans. I may get the version of this offered on Drop (MassDrop) that has a tone arm with VTA adjustment and put my Stanton 681EEE on it. My vintage decks are getting iffy on there speed control. My ears are not too sensitive to speed and wow & flutter, but I still would prefer as stable a playback speed as possible. Also, I already have an AT XP3 cart which sound pretty good, so that keeps me in the AT family. Thanks for the reply!
Can I switch to another Audio Techica cartridge, such as the Shibata or Microlinear without having to change the headshell? And to an Ortofon and cartridges of other makes?
Thank you, Joe!
Joe do you think cables make a big difference ? I love Audio Technica turntables and headphones.
Heavier conductors and better shielding can make a noticeable improvement in sound quality, especially for low voltage runs like phono hookups and microphones. That said, I think audiophiles carry it to extremes these days. A little common sense goes a long way... :)
@@EzeeLinux Thanks
Hello Joe, Do you still have your Audio Technica LP5? I just bought an LP5 to replace my aging Technics SL 5300. I am totally blown away by the LP5 straight out of the box. Can’t wait for my spare head shell to arrive so I can try my Sumiko Rainier cart on it. How does the LPW40WN stack up against the LP5? Your Linux videos are great but I really enjoy you forays into Audio. Hope you do more of them.
I didn't keep the LP 5 for long. It had a lot of rumble and I wasn't pleased with the quality of the arm. Maybe they've addressed those issues now. It was still a good table, though. Just not what I wanted at the time. Everything on this LPW40 is tight and smooth. I really like the feel of it. :)
Joe Collins I tell you one thing. The LP5 out of the box has a lot of punch. I was not expecting to it sound so good with that AT95EX cart. I had some LPs in my collection that sounded terrible on my SL-5300. When I played them on the LP5, it didn’t make them sound perfect, but they were a lot more pleasing to listen to.
@@EzeeLinux The classic LP120 has that same rumble problem too, George (vinyl rescue) really hates that, he calls it motor pulsation noise
Not having a LCD on a Amp is great if you listen to Music in low light settings. I wanna see my Amp light up with all the bells and whistles.
hi nice review of the TT. planning to get one and wondering how is your TT so far? thinking of getting lp3, lp60xbt or this lpw40wn. which is better? thanks.
I love this one. I'd recommend it over just about anything in it's price range. :)
@@EzeeLinux thanks for the quick reply. stay safe.
How does this compare with the pro-ject t1? I just got it but noticed some low fq resonance and I saw pro-ject has a low resonant plate
Cool video. I have a 20+ years old Dual CS5000 with a Shure ML140HE cartridge still in perfect working condition.
Update on this turntable?
Still have it. It's in storage right now but it held up well. The preamo is best with high end AT carts. :)
Please help, I ve just purchased this turn table and am struggling to get any sound. I am trying to connect it to a Bose sound link speaker that has a single line in using a 2 RCA to a 3.5 mm male cable. Tried Switch at back of turn table in both positions, what am I doing wrong🤔
Hi John,
Did you solve this issue? I am planning on using the same setup but don’t want to purchase this turntable if the setup won’t work
@@ScoffHead hi, can't remember how I solved this issue but I did. I now have it linked up to my sonos speakers. I seem to remember there being a switch at the rear of the turn table and I just needed to change the setting. Good turntable btw
@@joncarpenter9322 Cheers for the reply John :)
@@joncarpenter9322 another quick question. Did it work with and RCA to 3.5 Jack into your Bose soundlink fine?
Hi! Is the speed consistent on this table? How about the wow and flutter?
It's very good. It's servo controlled belt drive and it's right on as dar as I can tell. :)
@@EzeeLinux Awesome. Thanks for your response
How would it get on with a Denon DM41?
Compared to the Project T1 new gen. What are your opinions? Thanks
This reminds me of 1977 get down with your bad self
I have a JBL PARTYBOX will this connect to that speaker if I use a RCA cord?
It should work but I'd suggest getting some real speakers and an amplifier. :)
@@EzeeLinux what will be some good speakers
@@justinjarrell3931 Depends on how much money you're willing to pay and how big you wanna go... I have revues on my channel for some nice speakers and amps. :)
@@EzeeLinux I’ll check it out.
You using a Top of the range KRELL amplifier, There is a TH-camr who loves the REVOX B795 who is AttilaSVK.
Does this have a built in preamp? I hate those. Unless you can shut it off and use phono stage instead of Aux
This TT has a really good one built in but it's fully bypassed at the flick of a switch. :)
@@EzeeLinux Yea the problem with those built in preamps is they kind of defeat one of the purposes of having a turntable, which is a phono analog experience. They do that by forcing you to use aux or digitally powered speakers. Adding higher signal to noise ratio. If I get this turntable I will never use that. I learned the hard way, I had a Numark which had a built in preamp that could not be turned off. Limited me so much. This looks like a decent turntable though. So I may give it a shot.
@@ClayMationNation Nice to have if you don't have a preamp in you amplifier, though.
@@EzeeLinux But I think it causes a dampening of the full on Analog sound. I am glad it can be shut off.
@@ClayMationNation It doesn't "dampen" anything... It's just a stage of amplification. Some preamps are better than others.
Would anybody please let me know the correct size of the belt for the AT-LPW40WN turntable (in centimeters if possible)? Thanks in advance!
Contact the AT parts department. It's the only place I could find a replacement belt for this machine. They're not expensive, though. :)
@@EzeeLinux Thanks! Greetings from Rio, Brazil!
does that use the same headshell as the audio technica LP3?
It's a custom HS4 headshell. :)
Very nice (both the video and the turntable.) It might mess up the geometry of the arm. ("roll" to use an aeronautical term)
OOPS. I deleted part of the above message before I posted it. The geometry comment was referring to shimming the arm. I meant to suggest consulting the manufacturer before trying it.
@@kenwezeman7827 Shortening the arm? Where did that come from?... :)
@@EzeeLinux Not "Shortening," "shimming." You mentioned the shimming the arm to allow for larger cartridges.
LOL... read it wrong first thing in the morning! LOL :)
What about your PL-518 ? This one is a clear downgrade,isnt it ?
The PL-518 has been gone for 10 years or more. I have had many tables since then for TH-cam videos and just because I like to check new stuff out.
Just bought one
How has it been for you so far ?
What is your turntable connected to? A pre-amp or amplifier? Thanks I want to get one for the same turntable as yours which one you recommend?
This turntable has a built in premp so you connect it to anything. The internal preamp is quite good. As for recommending an amp, I use old stuff I've picked up ere and there mostly. Not real familiar with what's on the market today. :)