Amazon Prime Day will take place on July 16 & 17, a two-day sales event that’ll bring with it bargains galore on a huge number of music-related products. And even though we’re a week away, Amazon have got the party started early by knocking 21% off the price of the Audio-Technica LP5X turntable, taking the price down from £379.99 to £299 - a saving of £80.99.
This solid, direct-drive device features in our guide to the best Audio-Technica turntables - and it’ll give you a stable experience thanks to its metallic gimbal suspension system which reduces tracking issues as you spin your vinyl.
The three-speed Audio-Technica LP5X has a moving magnet cartridge, is fully manual and has a built in phono preamp - and its J-shaped tonearm has been inspired by the design of the Japanese firm's first turntables from the 60s and into the 70s.
While it does offer USB output (and there's a cable included), there’s no space for Bluetooth with the LP5X - but if you have a wired speaker or two, this isn’t going to be a problem.
It’s a rock-solid performer with the anti-skate systems joined by a heavy rubber damping mat and aluminium platter for weight and further stability. There's also a dust cover included.
With Amazon Prime Day fast approaching, we’ll be keeping our eyes on all the best bargains and bringing them to you in our Prime Day music deals, Prime Day turntable deals and Prime Day vinyl deals pages.
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