This has got a lot to do with the large power supply, the density of the 140’s plinth and the platter damping. They insist on populating their decks with features because they think they need them to sell their products. The note of caution that needs to be sounded here is that, just as the direct competition to the LP5X has changed, so too have the turntables above it. From a personal standpoint I am not really comfortable enough evaluating the condition of a used turntable (like an old Technics) and discerning whether or not it would be a wise purchase.

The motor is An 8-pole, 3-phase brushless design with quartz speed control and electronic braking, achieved as in most direct-drive turntables by a quick backward spin of the platter for half an RPM or so.Coupled with a cast aluminum platter and a low-resonance chassis, it ensures ideal speed stability, perfect pitch, and minimal distortion for the ultimate listening experience.

As noted earlier, every aspect of the design of a turntable and the materials that go into its construction have an effect on the way it sounds. E se ho ben capito, separando il trasformatore dal resto del giradischi si dovrebbe ottenere un miglioramento sostanziale. They’re both fine performers and the choice between them comes down to taste as much as anything else. While the LP5x lacked a little focus, its midrange was a touch more incisive, delivering slightly more information. Constructed of anti-vibration damping materials with heavy-mass metal chassis inserts, the AT-LP5x turntable has been designed to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback.Setup is as simple as levelling the plinth, setting the platter and mat into place, and balancing the tonearm. At the back is the input for the off board power supply, the two RCA sockets and a grounding terminal, a switch to operate the built in pre amp switching from line to phono output and a USB socket for digitising your vinyl collection, you will need to have audiacity or similar software to do this. I would recommend the AT LP5X to anyone looking for a good turntable which is a manual direct-drive and keeping to a budget.