Pro-Ject Essential II VS
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 25000
- Manual - essential-ii.pdf
- Brand - Audio-Technica
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Manual - at-lp5.pdf
Pros & Cons
Pro-Ject Essential II
VSPros
- The price point is fit to buyers who search for budget-friendly options.
- The user is delivered a dust cover and one cartridge in addition.
- The bass response is rich and well-defined.
Cons
- The platter mat may stick to vinyl records when you try to take it off.
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
VSPros
- It has a built-in Phono Stage.
- It has a built-in ADC and USB output for digitization (16 bit / 48 kHz).
- It is equipped with a proprietary AT95 pickup and detachable 2RCA-2RCA cable.
Cons
- The manual is poorly written.
Specifications
| Specification | Pro-Ject Essential II | Audio-Technica AT-LP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | ||
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Model | Ortofon OM-5E | AT95EX |
| Sound | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 25000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | Pre-amp “PHONO”: 3.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec. Pre-amp “LINE”: 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Gain | 36 | |
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Usb | - | 1 |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 3.7/8.8 | 10.5/23.1 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13 | 15.7 x 45 x 35.2/6.1 x 17.7 x 13.8 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 5 | 10 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 3,5 | 2 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Motor | ||
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | >1.6 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | direct |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-1,5 | |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | automatic |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | essential-ii.pdf | at-lp5.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover |
