Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Acrylic Belt-Drive Turntable with AT-OC9XEN MC Cartridge

The AT-LPA2 is the finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio. Built from transparent acrylic, this fully manual belt-drive turntable combines contemporary aesthetics with serious analog engineering while remaining easy to set up and use.

The high-density acrylic chassis and platter are engineered to minimize resonance that can introduce noise and distortion, helping preserve crystal-clear detail and accuracy from your vinyl records. For further purity, the AT-LPA2 uses a separate external power supply and control unit to isolate sensitive audio components from electrical noise, improving low-level clarity and overall stability.

Included is the AT-OC9XEN dual moving coil cartridge featuring high-purity PCOCC coils and a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) for detailed sound reproduction, excellent channel separation, and low distortion. Because the cartridge output is low (0.35 mV), it requires a step-up transformer or a moving coil phono preamp.

Features

• The finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio
• Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• 30 mm-thick transparent chassis made from low-resonance, high-density clear acrylic
• 20 mm-thick high-density transparent acrylic platter calibrated for consistent speed
• Optical sensor positioned under the spindle monitors platter rotation to maintain accurate speed
• Separate external control unit / power supply isolates the turntable from unwanted electrical noise
• AT-OC9XEN dual moving coil cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus
• Newly designed carbon-fiber tonearm for superior tracking and stability with adjustable VTA
• Highly accurate, finely adjustable weighted anti-skate mechanism (string-type)
• Includes both 110 g and 130 g counterweights to accommodate most cartridge configurations
• Exclusive machined-aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment
• Phono-level output for pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal
• Heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration
• Easy setup includes gloves and tools to help prevent fingerprints and allow precise adjustment

Specifications

• Motor: DC servo
• Drive Method: Belt drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
• Platter: 20 mm-thick acrylic platter
• Wow & Flutter: <0.12% WRM (33 RPM)
• Chassis: 30 mm-thick high-density clear acrylic
• Tonearm: Carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable VTA
• Cartridge Included: AT-OC9XEN dual moving coil
• Stylus: Nude elliptical 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Cartridge Output Voltage: 0.35 mV (requires MC phono preamp or step-up transformer)
• Output: Phono level
• Power Supply: External control unit / power supply

Included Accessories

• Dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable
• Ground wire
• 45 RPM adapter
• Removable hinged dust cover
• Hex wrench (for tonearm height adjustment)
• White inspection gloves (to help prevent fingerprints during setup)

Important: The included AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge has a low output (0.35 mV) and requires a step-up transformer or a moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.