Audio Technica AT-LP5

General

You're probably regretting getting rid of your old record player. Vinyl is back, and becoming increasingly popular. Because your record collection is gathering dust up in the attic, a new record player wouldn't be a bad idea. Audio-Technica can help with their AT-LP5 turntable with USB, which makes all your old records sound as great as the day they were cut. You can connect it to your amplifier, or directly to your speakers. If you want to preserve your records, you can use the included software to digitise your entire collection.

AT-LP5: old and new

This direct-drive player can spin 33 1/3 as well as 45 RPM, and the included 45RPM adapter allows you to play both singles and LPs with ease. An aluminium platter with a thick rubber mat and a rugged aluminium housing keep unwanted noise to a minimum. The heart of the AT-LP5 has to be the J-shaped tonearm. Stemming from a reinforced base with anti-skate knob, you can place this on your record with great precision. The specially-designed headshell will fit a number of cartridges, but it comes with the AT95EX.

Plug and play!

Let it be said, this record player is all about quality. For starters, a button next to the RCA outputs allows you to choose between a phono or line speaker. With phono, you have access to an internal preamplifier, while the other transfers the signal directly to the speakers. A little further down is the USB output. Simply install the included software, place your record on the platter, and you can start digitising your whole record collection.