Audio-Technica AT-LP5 VS
Denon VL12 PRIME
- Brand - Audio-Technica
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Manual - at-lp5.pdf
- Brand - Denon
- Frequency Response, Hz - N/A
- Manual - vl12-prime.pdf
Pros & Cons
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.
Denon VL12 PRIME
VSPros
- High Torque Motor
- Adjustable Pitch Range
- Built-in RGB Lighting
- Various connectivity options
Cons
- Higher price tag
- Heavy and larger in size
Specifications
| Specification | Audio-Technica AT-LP5 | Denon VL12 PRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 6 | |
| Cartridge | ||
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | dual magnet |
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 10 | |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2 | |
| Motor | ||
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | direct | direct |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Torque | >1.6 kgf-cm | >5 kgf-cm |
| Controls | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | automatic | full automatic |
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-8, +/-16, +/-50 | |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| 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 | 50 | |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 22000 | |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | AT95EX | |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | dual magnet |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Usb | 1 | - |
| Other | has not | has not |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 10.5/23.1 | 12.4/27.4 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 15.7 x 45 x 35.2/6.1 x 17.7 x 13.8 | 15 x 45.1 x 35.5/5.9 x 17.8 x 14 |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | at-lp5.pdf | vl12-prime.pdf |
