Subj : Audio-Technica's affordable new turntable wants to get you hooked
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Date : Wed Jul 31 2024 14:15:05

Audio-Technica's affordable new turntable wants to get you hooked on hi-fi

Date:
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:04 +0000

Description:
The new deck promises entry-level prices but audiophile performance  and 
given AT's track record, it's well worth taking a look.

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Audio-Technica's AT-LP60XBT turntable is our current budget pick of the best 
turntables even though it's been around since God was in short pants, and now 
there's a new version: the AT-LP70XBT. The firm is pitching it as the perfect 
first turntable for vinyl newcomers, but says that it'll delight more 
experienced LP listeners too. 

The AT-LP70XBT is a belt driven, fully automatic turntable with a switchable 
phono stage and built-in Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive for high-quality 
streaming to compatible headphones. The cartridge here is the AT-VM95C 
Integral Dual Moving Magnet cartridge, and it's compatible with any VM95 
series replacement stylus. Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT: key features, price and 
availability 

The belt-driven turntable has two speed settings, 45 rpm and 33, and the 
J-shaped tonearm is designed to minimise tracking errors. The switchable 
pre-amp means you can use it with an amp or connect it directly to powered 
speakers via the included RCA cable. 

The AT-VM95C cartridgeis AT's entry-level cartridge and has attracted lots of 
positive reviews for its impressive all-round performance, and it's 
upgradeable to elliptical, micro linear or Shibata options. It replaces the 
ATN3600L you'll find in the LP60XBT. 

The other big difference from the AT-LP60X is the chassis construction, which 
Audio-Technica says dampens resonance to deliver improved sound quality over 
its predecessor. The anti-resonance platter is made from die-cast aluminum 
and the AC adapter does its thing outside the chassis in order to reduce 
signal chain noise. 

It's a good-looking deck, and as an AT turntable owner (I have the 
AT-LP120XUSB ) I'm sure it'll deliver impressive sound for the price. 
However, that price is slightly higher than the LP60: where that model comes 
in at $149 / 179 / AU$299 the new AT-LP70XBT is $249 / 219 / around AU$430. 

There are three color options: Black Silver, Black Bronze and White Silver, 
and the two silver models will be available from early August 2024. The Black 
Bronze model will follow a few weeks later. You may also like Technics 
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clean your turntable, vinyl records, and stylus



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/audio-technicas-affordable-new-turn
table-wants-to-get-you-hooked-on-hi-fi


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