About the Audio-Technica LPW40WN
A versatile, good-looking turntable
A versatile, good-looking turntable
Audio-Technica is rightfully respected for their excellent direct-drive turntables, but we also love their belt-driven 'tables, like the fully manual LPW40WN. It features good build quality in a budget 'table — there's a vibration-resistant die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat, and the straight carbon-fiber tonearm has a nice AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge pre-mounted.
There's also a built-in phono preamp and RCA cable for easy integration with most home audio systems, so you can start enjoying your records right away. The elegant simulated walnut veneer is the eye-catching "icing on the cake."
Product highlights:
- fully manual operation
- switchable built-in phono preamp for connecting directly to a wide range of receivers, amplifiers, and powered speakers
- when switch is set to LINE, turntable must be connected to a standard line input (labeled AUX, CD, or TAPE)
- when switch is set to PHONO, turntable must be connected to an outboard phono preamp or dedicated phono input
- anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat
- straight carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
- includes pre-mounted AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge
- adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- speed-sensor system maintains accurate platter rotation speed
- anti-resonant MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with walnut simulated wood veneer
- speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm (manual speed change)
- includes stereo RCA cable, 45 rpm adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover
- signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB
- wow and flutter: 0.15% at 33-1/3 RPM
Dimensions and warranty:
- 16-9/16"W x 4-11/16"H (with dust cover down) x 14-1/2"D
- weight: 10.4 lbs.
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # AT-LPW40WN
What's in the box:
Audio-Technica LPW40WN owner's manual
- Turntable
- Tonearm (pre-installed)
- Headshell/catridge/stylus assembly
- AC power adapter (attached 5' DC cord)
- Platter
- Mat
- Belt
- 39" Stereo RCA cable (attached ground wire)
- 45-RPM adapter
- Dust cover
- 2 Hinges
- User Manual
- Quick Start Guide
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Features & specs
Features | ||
---|---|---|
Color | Walnut | |
Operation | Manual | |
Speeds | 33-1/3, 45 | |
Drive Type | Belt | |
Pitch Control | No | |
Phono Preamp | Built-in | |
USB Output | No | |
Bluetooth Built-In | No | |
45 RPM Adapter | Yes | |
Audio Cable | Detachable | |
Detachable Power Cable | AC power adapter | |
Materials and Construction | ||
Plinth | MDF | |
Platter | Aluminum | |
Tone Arm Shape | Straight | |
Tone Arm Material | Carbon Fiber | |
Tone Arm Lift | Finger, Lever | |
Cartridge Info | ||
Included Cartridge | AT-VM95E | |
Cartridge Type | MM | |
Tracking Weight | 2.0 g (20mN) | |
Frequency Response | 20-22,000 | |
Output Voltage | 4.0 | |
Load Impedance | 47,000 | |
Load Capacitance | 100-200 | |
Audio Specs | ||
Signal to Noise Ratio | 60 | |
Wow and Flutter | 0.15 | |
Dimensions and Warranty | ||
Width (Inches) | 16.5625 | |
Height (Inches) | 4.6875 | |
Depth (Inches) | 14.5 | |
Weight | 10.4 lbs. | |
Turntable Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Turntable Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Cartridge Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Cartridge Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable: The Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. Its motor features a sensor-monitored system to main accurate platter rotation at speeds of 33-1/3 and 45RPM (45RPM adapter is included).
Anti-Resonance Construction: The AT-LPW40WN features an aesthetically pleasing anti-resonance MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback. It also includes a professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat. In addition, there are anti-resonance rubber feet that deter vibration (the feet are non-removable and non-adjustable).
Straight Carbon-Fiber Tonearm: The Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN turntable includes a straight carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable tracking force and dynamic anti-skate control. The straight carbon-fiber tone-arm features a hydraulically damped manual lift and lockable rest.
AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet (MM) Cartridge: The AT-LPW40WN comes with a AT-HS4 universal 1/2"-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any Audio-Technica VM95 Series replacement stylus (sold separately), offering a wide choice of options for a variety of applications.
Note: The headshell/catridge/stylus assembly does not come pre-installed on the tone-arm and must be user installed.
Built-In Selectable Phono Preamp with RCA Outputs: The AT-LPW40WN is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct connection to your receiver, integrated amplifier, or powered speakers with or without a dedicated phono input.
AC Power Adapter: The AT-LPW40WN comes with an external AC power adapter that handles AC/DC conversion outside of the turntable's chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain.
Hinged Dust Cover: The Audio-Technica (AT) turntable comes with an hinged dust cover to protect against dust build-up.
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