The AT-LPW40WN is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an aesthetically pleasing anti-resonance MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds at 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. The turntable includes a straight carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal ½”-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 VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. The AT-LPW40WN 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. Combining Audio and Aesthetics The LPW40WN was designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction with smart styling. Stylish Wood Turntable A stunning addition to any system, the AT-LPW40WN features an anti-resonance plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustic feedback. More Than 55 Years of Analog Expertise We got our start in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century’s worth of analog expertise goes into every turntable we produce, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl. Features Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed Fully manual operation Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat AT-HS4 universal ½”-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge 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 carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest Anti-resonance MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with walnut simulated wood veneer Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono or line-level output AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain Specs Type 2-speed, fully manual operation Motor DC servo motor w/speed stability control Drive Method Belt-drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Wow and Flutter < 0.15 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
