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📌LAB POINTS
bestselling starter turntable upgraded with Bluetooth connectivity
can be connected via cable or Bluetooth, also use with Bluetooth headphones
automatic operation with start button and automatic stop (arm goes back to ready position)
built-in preamp, all you need is a stereo or powered speakers
includes Audio-Technica cartridge
removable hinged dust cover included
🔑 KEY FEATURES
motor type: belt-drive
operation type: fully automatic
phono preamp: yes
speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
tonearm shape: straight
counterweight setting: n/a
anti-skate setting: n/a
VTA / height adjustment: n/a
detachable headshell: n/a
body material: plastic
platter material: aluminum
wired inputs: n/a
wireless inputs: n/a
outputs: 3.5mm line, Bluetooth w/ aptX
removable RCA: yes
dust cover: yes
dimensions: 14.7" (w) x 3.84" (h) x 14.17" (d) / 373 x 97.5 x 360mm
weight: 6.6 lb / 3 kg
📦 COMES WITH
felt record mat
dust cover
45 adaptor
3.5mm to RCA stereo audio cable
Generating expert take…
Founded in 1962 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica began as a phonograph cartridge specialist, launching the innovative AT-1 moving-magnet model with a diamond-tipped cantilever that revolutionized affordable high-fidelity playback. Starting with just three employees in a rented house and one million yen in capital, the company quickly expanded, supplying cartridges to Japanese audio manufacturers and relocating as demand surged. This heritage of precision engineering and democratic access to superior sound defines its enduring Japanese craftsmanship.
Audio-Technica has broadened far beyond cartridges into a comprehensive lineup of hi-fi essentials, excelling in headphones, professional microphones, turntables, and phonographic styli. While not heavily focused on amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, it produces elite receivers, wireless systems, and cables, alongside OEM transducers and sensors for pro audio. Its turntables and headphones span entry-level to audiophile grades, with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling models bridging consumer and studio needs.
Renowned for delivering exceptional value through durable, innovative design, Audio-Technica occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliability without extravagant pricing. It garners consistent awards for performance and builds trust via Olympic-grade microphones and global subsidiaries, appealing to discerning buyers seeking proven engineering over boutique exclusivity.
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