Audio Technica AT-LPW50PB Turntable – Black

Probably best known in Hi-Fi circles for their Phono Cartridges, Audio Technica also make a fine range of turntables and the AT-LPW50PB we have here is one example of their art. It is in good condition noting a couple of small blemishes particularly to the lid, and is supplied suitably packaged, with manual, power supply unit, interconnect cable plus of course our regular three month warranty. Please note that as we have no exact knowledge on the use and wear of the fitted cartridge it is not covered in the warranty.
Audio Technica Say….
The AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fibreboard) plinth, with a high-gloss, piano-black finish, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback, and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 331/3 and 45 RPM.
The turntable includes a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fibre tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal ½”-mount headshell with a black 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 VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.
The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input.
Features:
Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 331/3 and 45 RPM
Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with rubber mat
AT-HS4 universal ½”-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black) with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
Straight, matte-finish, carbon-fibre tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fibreboard) plinth with high-gloss, piano-black finish
High-isolation, height-adjustable feet
Built-in switchable phono preamplifier for phono or line-level output
AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover.
Specifications:
Drive Method: Belt-Drive
Type: 2-speed, fully manual operation
Motor: DC servo with Active Speed Stabilization
Speeds: 33.3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminium
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
Output Level Pre-amp: PHONO: 4.0 mV; LINE: 200 mV; nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: Working: 1.3 W; Motor off: 1.1 W; Power off: 0.1 W
Dimensions: 420 (W) x 340 (D) x 126 (H) mm (with Dust Cover)
Weight: 4.81 kg

For a review from What Hi-Fi? magazine please click HERE