Audio-Technica AT-LP5X (Digital) review
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- Manual
The Audio Technica AT-LP5X is a direct-drive turntable – a type popular with DJs, as it means the record starts spinning instantly, unlike with belt-drive models. This manual record player also supports USB to digitise your vinyl collection, and has an external power supply to avoid it influencing the turntable’s sound. So does this record player stand out from the crowd? Our rigorous lab tests and professional listening panel found out.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s the sound like?
- What’s it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
March 2020
Released
October 2019
Technical specifications
General
- Height15.6
- Width45
- Depth36.7
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