The Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable is an elegant high-fidelity turntable designed to deliver optimal analog audio reproduction with refined aesthetics. Featuring a solid anti-resonance MDF plinth finished in a stunning simulated walnut wood veneer, it dampens low-frequency acoustic feedback for clearer, more detailed vinyl playback. Driven by a sensor-monitored motor that maintains accurate 33-1/3 and 45 RPM platter rotation speeds, the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable includes a straight carbon-fiber tonearm, an AT-VM95E high-output phono cartridge, and a switchable built-in phono preamplifier for direct connection to any powered speaker system, integrated amplifier, or home receiver.
Key Features & Innovations
Anti-resonance walnut MDF chassis — the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable features a heavy, acoustically inert MDF plinth finished in natural walnut veneer to isolate internal components from external room vibrations.
Straight carbon-fiber tonearm assembly — includes a lightweight, ultra-rigid carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, adjustable tracking force counterweight, and anti-skate alignment.
AT-VM95E cartridge on AT-HS4 headshell — comes pre-mounted with a high-performance 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus cartridge compatible with any VM95 series replacement stylus for easy future upgrades.
Speed-sensor regulated DC motor — features an optical sensor system continuously monitoring motor speed to ensure rock-steady 33-1/3 and 45 RPM rotational accuracy and low wow/flutter.
Switchable built-in phono preamplifier — includes an integrated phono stage that allows direct connection to powered monitors or line inputs, with a bypass switch for using external outboard phono preamps.
Does the AT-LPW40WN feature an automatic tonearm return mechanism?
No. The Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable is a fully manual turntable. You manually cue the needle onto the record groove at the start of playback and lift the tonearm at the end of the side.
Do I need a separate phono preamplifier to play records on this turntable?
No. It includes a built-in switchable phono preamplifier. You can set the rear switch to "LINE" to connect directly to active powered speakers or traditional AUX inputs, or switch it to "PHONO" if using a dedicated external phono stage or amplifier phono input.
Can I upgrade the cartridge or stylus on the AT-LPW40WN?
Yes. The pre-installed AT-VM95E cartridge allows easy stylus upgrades across the entire Audio-Technica VM95 range (such as Microlinear or Shibata styli) without changing the cartridge body, or you can swap the entire cartridge using the standard 1/2" mount AT-HS4 headshell.
What rotational speeds does the turntable support?
It supports standard 33-1/3 RPM and 45 RPM vinyl record playback speeds, selected via a top-panel rotary control knob.
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