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  • The Audio Association — in-store — Anaheim, California, United States (website)
  • A1 Futureshop — online and in-store — North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Absolute Audio - Canada — in-store — Calgary, Alberta, Canada (website)
  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Accesory Jack — online and in-store — New Territories, Hong Kong (website)
  • Acclaim Sound and Light — online and in-store — North Bay, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Acoustic Sounds — online and in-store — Salina, Kansas, United States (website)
  • Acoustic Technologies — online and in-store — Montréal, Québec, Canada (website)
  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Adorama — in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)

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Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT

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Specifications7 reviews & sources
89/100
Rating for AT-LP70XBT

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

87/100

Build Quality

84/100

Features Usability

91/100

Value for Money

95/100

The Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT brings clear, lively sound and a gently warm tonal balance to vinyl without setup anxiety. United States of Analog found its AT-VM95C-equipped performance engaging, low in apparent groove noise and unusually rewarding for a budget deck. With fully automatic operation, Bluetooth and a built-in phono stage, it makes easy listening feel properly hi-fi.

Pros

Clear, lively, slightly warm sound was judged highly enjoyable and more involving than basic beginner decks.

Fully automatic operation, Bluetooth and built-in phono preamp make setup and everyday playback exceptionally straightforward.

The AT-VM95C stylus can be replaced with other VM95-series stylus profiles, providing a useful upgrade path.

Cons

Measured 33⅓ RPM speed runs slightly fast, and the preset tonearm offers little scope for fine adjustment.

The mostly plastic plinth is less substantial than some competing decks, and the headshell is not removable.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"the lp70 knows exactly what it is and makes the process of playing records pretty idiot proof fun and one of the best budget listening experiences I've had recently including streaming"

— United States of Analog

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100

The review finds the AT-LP70XBT clear, lively, warm-leaning and notably more involving than basic beginner decks with lesser cartridges. It is a pleasing, fun listen with low apparent groove noise, though the measured speed is slightly fast and the simple preset arm limits fine adjustment.

Overall Sound

92/100

The reviewer describes the presentation as clear and lively rather than flat or unexciting, with a slightly warm tonal balance. They call the overall sound extremely pleasing and fun, and say it delivered one of their best recent budget listening experiences, including against streaming.

Speed Stability

84/100

A measured speed of 33.421615 RPM indicates the deck runs a little fast at 33⅓ RPM. The review does not report audible pitch instability or wavering, but the measurement is not especially precise.

Tonearm Performance

84/100

Its J-shaped arm is designed for straightforward ownership, with no counterweight or anti-skate adjustment required. The measured 2.36 g tracking force was only slightly above the supplied cartridge's 2.2 g upper recommendation, but the fixed-adjustment approach offers limited scope for optimisation.

Noise Isolation

84/100

The reviewer did not detect a concerning level of distortion or groove noise in listening. The three-piece anti-resonance chassis appears helpful, although they suggest an acrylic mat could further reduce vibration and resonance.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

84/100

The LP70XBT uses a three-piece anti-resonance chassis, aluminium platter, felt mat and low-profile dust cover. Its largely plastic construction is appropriate to the price, while the reviewer identifies some metal parts and no obvious operational concern.

Features Usability

91/100

Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in phono preamp and supplied cables make the deck easy to integrate into a conventional hi-fi system or wireless setup. The preset arm also removes the need to set tracking force or anti-skate during initial setup.

Value for Money

95/100

At just under $250, the reviewer explicitly calls it the best-value turntable of the year. They also felt its sound held its own in comparisons with streaming and offered an unusually strong budget listening experience.

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Specifications

Turntable
DC motor
Motor
Belt-drive
Drive Method
33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Speeds
Die-cast aluminium
Turntable Platter
< 0.25% (WTD)
Wow and Flutter
> 55 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
This product is equipped with an AT-VM95C Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge. The cartridge cannot be removed.
Cartridge Type
PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec LINE: 252 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Output Level
36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
Phono Pre-Amp Gain
1.6 W
Power Consumption
400 mm (16") × 330 mm (13") × 110 mm (4.3") (W × D × H)
Dimensions
Approx. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
Weight
• Dust cover • Felt mat • Platter (with drive belt) • Dust cover hinges • 45 RPM adapter • RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')) • AC adapter (Approx. 1.5 m (4.9'))
Accessories Included
*Type: FJ-SW1261200500DNRated Input Voltage: 100 to 240 V ACRated Input Current: 0.4 A max.Rated Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 HzRated Output Voltage: 12 V DCRated Secondary Current: 0.5 ACable Length: Approx. 1.5m (4.9')
AC Adapter
220 mm (8.7")
Effective Arm Length
18 mm (0.71")
Overhang
Less than 2.0°
Tracking Error Angle
AT-VMN95C (sold separately)
Replacement Stylus
AT-LP70X exclusive belt (sold separately)
Replacement Belt
Bluetooth version 5.2
Communication System
2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
Frequency Band
2.5 mW EIRP
Maximum RF Output
Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33')
Maximum Communication Range
GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
Modulation Method
A2DP
Compatible Bluetooth Profile
Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio, Qualcomm® aptX™ audio, SBC
Support Codec
*The included AC adapter may differ depending on the country of sale. Check the rating label on the AC adapter. For details, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
Bluetooth
Phono Stage
33/45 RPM

Manufacturer's Description — Audio-Technica

El giradiscos automático inalámbrico AT-LP70XBT es el giradiscos perfecto para quienes se inician en el mundo audiófilo. Combinando la experiencia de un audio cálido y analógico con la comodidad de la tecnología Bluetooth®, puede escuchar sus vinilos a través de parlantes, auriculares u otros dispositivos con Bluetooth, incluidos los compatibles con el códec de audio Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive de alta calidad. Este giradiscos fácil de usar reproduce discos de 33-1/3 y 45 RPM y, además de su tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth, cuenta con un preamplificador fonográfico conmutable integrado que permite conectar el giradiscos a un equipo estéreo doméstico, parlantes autoamplificados u otro componente, con o sin una entrada de fono dedicada.


El giradiscos automático inalámbrico AT-LP70XBT es el giradiscos perfecto para quienes se inician en el mundo audiófilo. Combinando la experiencia de un audio cálido y analógico con la comodidad de la tecnología Bluetooth®, puede escuchar sus vinilos a través de parlantes, auriculares u otros dispositivos con Bluetooth, incluidos los compatibles con el códec de audio Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive de alta calidad. Este giradiscos fácil de usar reproduce discos de 33-1/3 y 45 RPM y, además de su tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth, cuenta con un preamplificador fonográfico conmutable integrado que permite conectar el giradiscos a un equipo estéreo doméstico, parlantes autoamplificados u otro componente, con o sin una entrada de fono dedicada.


En el corazón del AT-LP70XBT se encuentra una cápsula fono de primera clase para un audio de alta fidelidad inigualable. Construida con la experiencia líder del sector en cápsulas fono de Audio-Technica, la AT-VM95C es una cápsula versátil y de rendimiento superior que otros giradiscos de esta clase simplemente no pueden igualar. Integrada en el tóner en forma de J, la cápsula AT-VM95C con una aguja cónica de 0,6 mil ofrece una excelente separación de canales y una baja distorsión para una calidad tonal excepcional. Para personalizar aún más la escucha de vinilos, la aguja también se puede actualizar fácilmente con cualquier otra aguja (elíptica, microlineal o Shibata) de nuestra serie VM95, lo que ofrece una personalización sin precedentes para un giradiscos de esta categoría. 


Para garantizar el máximo rendimiento sonoro, el AT-LP70XBT incluye un chasis antirresonante de tres piezas que proporciona una base sólida para amortiguar los ruidos no deseados y mejorar la calidad del sonido. El ruido se reduce aún más gracias a la inclusión de un adaptador de CA que desplaza la conversión CA/CC fuera del chasis para limitar cualquier ruido desfavorable.


Fácil de usar

Equipado con tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth para una conexión sencilla a altavoces y auriculares, el AT-LP70XBT reproduce discos de 33⅓ y 45 RPM automáticamente con sólo pulsar un botón. Y como el brazo en forma de J incorpora una cápsula AT-VM95C integrada, no es necesario instalar, equilibrar ni configurar el brazo.


Equipado con tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth para una conexión sencilla a altavoces y auriculares, el AT-LP70XBT reproduce discos de 33⅓ y 45 RPM automáticamente con sólo pulsar un botón. Y como el brazo en forma de J incorpora una cápsula AT-VM95C integrada, no es necesario instalar, equilibrar ni configurar el brazo.


Perfeccione su sonido

La exclusiva cápsula fono AT-VM95C Integral Dual Moving Magnet™ del giradiscos es compatible con cualquier aguja de repuesto de la serie VM95, lo que facilita no solo la sustitución de la aguja cuando sea necesario, sino también la actualización a una aguja de mayor calidad para disfrutar de un sonido más refinado.


La exclusiva cápsula fono AT-VM95C Integral Dual Moving Magnet™ del giradiscos es compatible con cualquier aguja de repuesto de la serie VM95, lo que facilita no solo la sustitución de la aguja cuando sea necesario, sino también la actualización a una aguja de mayor calidad para disfrutar de un sonido más refinado.


Complete su configuración

El AT-LP70XBT se puede conectar a los parlantes de estantería autoamplificados AT-SP3X de Audio-Technica mediante la tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth o el cable RCA incluido para obtener un sistema de sonido fácil de gestionar que se adapta a cualquier habitación y no requiere amplificador externo.


El AT-LP70XBT se puede conectar a los parlantes de estantería autoamplificados AT-SP3X de Audio-Technica mediante la tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth o el cable RCA incluido para obtener un sistema de sonido fácil de gestionar que se adapta a cualquier habitación y no requiere amplificador externo.


Replaceable/Upgradable AT-VM95 Series Styli

The turntable’s unique AT-VM95C Integral Dual Moving Magnet™ phono cartridge is compatible with any AT-VM95 Series replacement stylus, making it easy not only to replace the stylus when needed but also upgrade to a higher-quality stylus to enjoy more refined sound.


Complete Your Setup

Looking to make a new turntable purchase? Think about adding high-fidelity speakers to complete your setup. Already own a turntable? The AT-SP3X is the ideal companion to your vinyl listening experience.


Más de 60 años de excelencia analógica

Comenzamos nuestra actividad en Tokio en 1962, diseñando y fabricando cápsulas fonográficas de alto rendimiento. Ese medio siglo de experiencia analógica se refleja en cada giradiscos que producimos, para garantizarle la mejor experiencia auditiva con sus vinilos.


Comenzamos nuestra actividad en Tokio en 1962, diseñando y fabricando cápsulas fonográficas de alto rendimiento. Ese medio siglo de experiencia analógica se refleja en cada giradiscos que producimos, para garantizarle la mejor experiencia auditiva con sus vinilos.


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  • The Audio Association — in-store — Anaheim, California, United States (website)
  • A1 Futureshop — online and in-store — North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Absolute Audio - Canada — in-store — Calgary, Alberta, Canada (website)
  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Accesory Jack — online and in-store — New Territories, Hong Kong (website)
  • Acclaim Sound and Light — online and in-store — North Bay, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Acoustic Sounds — online and in-store — Salina, Kansas, United States (website)
  • Acoustic Technologies — online and in-store — Montréal, Québec, Canada (website)
  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Adorama — in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)

and 271 more verified dealers