Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Acrylic Belt-Drive Turntable

Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Acrylic Belt-Drive Turntable

The Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Acrylic Belt-Drive Turntable is a premium analog playback system with a transparent acrylic chassis, 20 mm acrylic platter, belt-drive operation, optical speed monitoring, and an included AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge for detailed 33-1/3 and 45 RPM vinyl playback.

Designed for serious vinyl collectors, hi-fi listeners, and dedicated analog systems, this Audio-Technica turntable supports precise manual playback with a separate control unit and power supply. It is a strong choice for anyone looking to buy a high-end belt-drive turntable, upgrade a record player setup, or build a moving coil cartridge playback system.

The AT-LPA2 uses a 30 mm high-density acrylic chassis to reduce resonance and improve clarity. Its straight carbon-fiber tonearm includes adjustable VTA, azimuth adjustment through the machined-aluminum headshell, and a finely adjustable string-type anti-skate mechanism for stable cartridge tracking.

Key Features

• Fully Manual Belt-Drive Operation: Gives listeners direct control over cueing, playback, and tonearm handling.
• Two-Speed Playback: Plays 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records for LP and single formats.
• Transparent Acrylic Construction: 30 mm chassis and 20 mm platter help reduce resonance and vibration.
• Optical Speed Monitoring: Sensor under the spindle monitors platter rotation to maintain accurate speed.
• Separate Control Unit: Keeps controls and power supply away from sensitive audio components to reduce electrical interference.
• AT-OC9XEN Cartridge Included: Moving coil cartridge features a 0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus and PCOCC coils.
• Carbon-Fiber Tonearm: Straight tonearm includes adjustable VTA for precise cartridge setup.
• Expanded Cartridge Compatibility: Includes light and heavy counterweights for use with multiple cartridge weights.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Audio-Technica
• Model: AT-LPA2
• Product Type: Fully manual belt-drive turntable
• Operation: Fully manual
• Motor: DC servo
• Drive Method: Belt drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
• Turntable Platter: 0.79-inch thick acrylic platter
• Chassis: 1.18-inch thick high-density transparent acrylic
• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.12% WRMS at 33 RPM
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 60 dB
• Cartridge Type: MC
• Included Cartridge: AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge
• Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus
• Cartridge Output Voltage: 0.35 mV
• Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 6 W
• Turntable Body Dimensions: 17" W x 13" D x 5.3" H
• Control Unit Dimensions: 5.2" W x 9.0" D x 2.0" H
• Turntable Body Weight: Approximately 19 lbs
• Control Unit Weight: Approximately 2.4 lbs
• Tonearm Type: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
• Effective Arm Length: 8.80 inches
• Overhang: 0.73 inches
• Tracking Error Angle: Less than 2.0 degrees
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 3.0 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight, Light Counterweight: 6.1 to 9.2 g, excluding headshell
• Applicable Cartridge Weight, Heavy Counterweight: 9.2 to 13.9 g, excluding headshell
• Tonearm Height Adjustment Range: -1.5 mm to +7 mm with included cartridge
• Anti-Skate Mechanism: Thread-suspended type
• Anti-Skate Adjustment Range: Equivalent to 1.3 g to 3.0 g stylus pressure
• Replacement Cartridge: AT-OC9XEN
• Replacement Belt: AT-LPA2 exclusive belt, sold separately

What's Included

• Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
• Control Unit
• Dust Cover
• Platter
• Drive Belt
• Dust Cover Hinges
• Light Counterweight
• Heavy Counterweight
• Weight for Anti-Skate
• Auxiliary Weight for Anti-Skate
• Headshell with AT-OC9XEN MC Stereo Cartridge
• 45 RPM Adapter
• RCA Audio Cable, approximately 3.6 ft
• Power Cable, approximately 5.9 ft
• Control Cable, approximately 3.3 ft
• Ground Cable, approximately 3.6 ft
• Hexagonal Wrench
• Gloves