- Does the AT-LP5X come with a cartridge?
- No. It ships without a cartridge or stylus, so you need to buy and mount one before playing records. The removable headshell makes fitting one straightforward.
- Can I connect it to a soundbar or Bluetooth speaker?
- Not wirelessly. It has no Bluetooth. You can run its RCA output, with or without the built-in preamp, into a powered speaker or soundbar that has an analog input.
- How does it compare with the AT-LP120XUSB?
- Both are direct-drive with USB and a built-in preamp. The LP5X adds 78 RPM playback and a heavier damped plinth, while the LP120XUSB is lighter and often comes with a cartridge.
- Can I play 78 RPM records on it?
- Yes. It offers 33, 45 and 78 RPM. You need a 78-compatible stylus, since a standard LP stylus will damage shellac records.
- Do I need a separate phono preamp?
- No. A switchable RIAA phono stage is built in, so it plugs into a line input. You can also bypass it and use your own preamp.
- Can I record records to my computer?
- Yes. The USB output sends audio to a computer, and you record with audio software. The built-in preamp feeds a clean signal over USB.
- Where is the Audio-Technica AT-LP5X cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $599.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Audio-Technica AT-LP5X?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Audio-Technica AT-LP5X?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Guitar Center, Newegg.