The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual 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.

Additional features include a die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.

Key Features

• Experience the high-fidelity audio of vinyl
• Direct-drive, DC servo motor
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Professional-grade anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
• AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual 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
• Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
• Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono- or line-level output
• Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
• Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Removable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
• Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
• AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
• Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files by downloading and using the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice)
• Includes: USB cable, detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover

General Specifications

• Type:  3-speed, fully manual operation
• Motor:  DC servo motor
• Drive Method:  Direct drive
• Speeds:  33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• Turntable Platter:  Die-cast aluminum
• Starting Torque:  >1.0 kgf.cm
• Braking System:  Electronic brake
• Wow and Flutter:  <0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  >50 dB
• Output Level:
  • Pre-amp “PHONO”: 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Pre-amp
  • “LINE”: 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain:  36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• USB Function:  A/D, D/A – 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface – USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
• Power Supply Requirements:  100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Max.
• Dimensions (WxDxH):  452mm X  352mm X 141.6mm
• Weight 8 kg (17.6 lbs.), without dust cover
• Accessories Included:  AT-VM95E phono cartridge; AT-HS6 headshell; 1.9 m (6.2′) USB cable; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire; counterweight; felt mat; dust cover; 45 RPM adapter; plug-type stylus target light
• Notes:
  • Tonearm type:  Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
  • Effective arm length:  230.5 mm
  • Overhang:  16 mm
  • Tracking error angle:  Less than 3 degrees
  • Applicable cartridge weight:  3.5-8.5 g
  • Anti-skating range:  0-4 g
  • Replacement Stylus:  AT-VMN95E
  • USB operation system requirements:  PC or Mac with an available USB port (USB1.1 or higher) Windows 7 or above, or Mac OS X or above