{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lpa2-fully-manual-belt-drive-turntable","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     bh- Two-Column Layout (class-based)\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:0.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.95}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eAudio-Technica\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eTransparent acrylic chassis \u0026amp; platter • External control\/power unit • Carbon tonearm with VTA • Includes AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the AT-LPA2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to reduce resonance and bring out the purity of vinyl playback with a high-density \u003cstrong\u003e30mm transparent acrylic chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e20mm acrylic platter\u003c\/strong\u003e. An \u003cstrong\u003eoptical sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e positioned under the spindle monitors platter rotation to help maintain accurate speed at \u003cstrong\u003e33-1\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003eTo help minimize electrical noise, the controls and power supply are housed in a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate external control unit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The included \u003cstrong\u003eAT-OC9XEN\u003c\/strong\u003e moving-coil cartridge (low-output) is factory mounted to the headshell for easier setup, but it typically requires an \u003cstrong\u003eMC-capable phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e (or step-up device) to match your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"highlights\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResonance control by design\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense acrylic construction helps damp vibration for quieter backgrounds and cleaner detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed accuracy support\u003c\/strong\u003e — optical monitoring helps maintain stable rotation at 33-1\/3 and 45 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower noise floor\u003c\/strong\u003e — external control\/power unit helps keep electrical interference away from the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustability for real-world cartridge matching\u003c\/strong\u003e — carbon tonearm with VTA range and included light\/heavy counterweights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC performance included\u003c\/strong\u003e — AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge is pre-mounted for a high-performance starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem-ready upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal when you want a serious, fully manual deck that rewards careful setup and quality partnering gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"technology\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully manual belt-drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — a DC servo motor drives the platter via belt for smooth, controlled playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic mass for stability\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick acrylic plinth and platter help absorb unwanted vibration and support consistent rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical sensor speed monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — sensor feedback under the spindle helps maintain accurate 33-1\/3 and 45 RPM speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon tonearm with precision adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — static-balanced straight carbon tonearm with tonearm height adjustment to align cartridges properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString-and-weight anti-skate\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine, repeatable anti-skate adjustments to match tracking force settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — AT-LPA2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a phono preamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included AT-OC9XEN is a \u003cstrong\u003emoving-coil (MC)\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, so you will typically need an \u003cstrong\u003eMC-capable phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e or step-up solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this turntable automatic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is \u003cstrong\u003efully manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — you cue the tonearm and start\/stop playback yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat speeds does it play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt supports \u003cstrong\u003e33-1\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntable setup guidance: leveling, tracking force, anti-skate, and VTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC phono stage pairing recommendations for the included cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem matching support (speakers, amplification, and cabling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing help with upgrades: mats, clamps, isolation, and record care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC-capable phono preamp (or step-up transformer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord cleaning and anti-static accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolation platform or feet upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement belt (AT-LPA2 exclusive belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive \/ Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt drive; DC servo motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33-1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm (0.79\") thick acrylic platter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.12% WRMS (33 RPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatic balanced straight carbon tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffective Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e223.6mm (8.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverhang\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.6mm (0.73\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Tracking Error\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 2.0°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTracking Force Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g to 3.0g (AT-OC9XEN standard: 2.0g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm Height Adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−1.5mm to +7mm (with included cartridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnti-Skate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString and weight type; equivalent to tracking force 1.3g to 3.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Cartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAT-OC9XEN moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge Frequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–30,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (Turntable Body, W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420mm × 340mm × 135mm (17\" × 13\" × 5.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (Control Unit, W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133mm × 228mm × 50mm (5.2\" × 9.0\" × 2.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurntable body: approx. 8.4kg (19 lb) • Control unit: approx. 1.1kg (2.4 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100V–240V, 50\/60Hz • 6W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle turntable system (includes control unit and cartridge\/headshell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LPA2 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover and dust cover hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell with MC stereo cartridge (AT-OC9XEN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight (light) and counterweight (heavy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-skate weight and auxiliary anti-skate weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA audio cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable and control cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexagonal wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"Audio-Technica\" itemprop=\"brand\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Turntables, Belt-Drive Turntables, Hi-Fi Turntables\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53301140783470,"sku":"AUDATLPA2","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/audio-technica-at-lpa2-fully-manual-belt-drive-turntable2.jpg?v=1770923608","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/audio-technica-at-lpa2-fully-manual-belt-drive-turntable","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}