Rega Planar 1 VS
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
- Brand - Rega
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20-20000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 4.2/9.2
- Brand - Audio-Technica
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 10.5/23.1
Pros & Cons
Rega Planar 1
VSPros
- The turntable comes with a dust cover and one additional cartridge.
- The set-up is easy even for newbies.
- The sound remains crystal clear at all listening levels.
- You can hook up a subwoofer or amplifier if needed.
Cons
- The unit does not have a built-in preamp.
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 | Rega Planar 1 | Audio-Technica AT-LP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Drive Method | Belt-Drive | direct |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Torque | 4.5 kgf-cm | >1.6 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | Plastic | aluminum diecast |
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 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 | |
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 75 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20-20000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Features | ||
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | has not | |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Rega carbon | AT95EX |
| Type | MM | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Usb | 1 | |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 10 | |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2 | |
| Type | MM | moving magnet (MM) |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | automatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 4.2/9.2 | 10.5/23.1 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 11.7 x 44.7 x 36/4.6 x 17.6 x 14.2 | 15.7 x 45 x 35.2/6.1 x 17.7 x 13.8 |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 5 | 6 |
