Turntable Audio-Technica AT-LPW50PB

Let's start with the appearance. The version we chose has a piano black "finish," which looks quite great and readily blends into any "setup" and surroundings surrounding your room.

What we'll say right away, and it's fairly self-evident, is that we should definitely add some type of magic cloth to the required equipment - essentially, this turntable is a dust magnet. The stand is made of wood and is 30mm thick, adding to the entire weight of around 5.5kg.

As a result, the platform is robust and steady, reducing resonance and making the turntable more resistant to varied vibrations. The entire gadget is supported by four wide legs that are flexible yet do not make the turntable unstable.

There are two speeds available: 33.33 and 45 rpm, which are selected by twisting the switch on the device's lower left side. The turntable will not rotate if the switch is in the middle position, although it may still be turned on.

To turn it totally off, you must press a button on the back of the gadget, which can be cumbersome at times, especially if you've been more space-conscious and placed the turntable on a narrower shelf.

On the back are ground connections, RCA "cinch" connectors, and a switch for the previously stated "phono" preamplifier, which you do not need to use if you have a device with a "phono" input and want the signal to pass directly from the speaker to your amplifier.

This turntable's handle is made completely of carbon fiber and features a universal speaker holder to facilitate replacement with another model as simple as possible. Weight at the end of the lever, together with a balance adjustment ring, is also standard. The suggested power for this speaker set that includes a turntable is 2 grams.

On the right side of the device, close to the weight, is the "anti-skating" option for equalizing needle pressure on both channels. The included speaker is the Audio-Technica model AT-M95, which is a variation on the theme of the earlier model AT-95E, which has been in production for decades. The speaker features a "dual magnet" mechanism for more precise alignment of the left and right channels.

The turntable plate is made of aluminum and has a sturdy rubber backing. This model also includes a high-quality transparent plastic dust cover with hinged springs for easy opening and closing.

After you've unpacked everything, the procedure of assembling and assembling is there in front of you. The strap is already linked to the bottom of the plate; all you have to do during installation is "slip" it in place.

In addition, you simply need to attach the speaker to the lever, balance it, and set it to "anti-skating" per the manufacturer's instructions.

You're all set to listen to your favorite tunes in no time. We would strongly advise that these boards be kept clean and neat, and among the additional equipment that would help with this, an antistatic brush would be a good place to start.

Whether it's live albums or studio versions, this turntable accurately portrays the strength and dynamics of every album we've listened to.

The bottom line is that this is a very lovely, well-made turntable with a terrific integrated speaker and plenty of options for slightly more demanding customers, as well as excellent sound quality. One of those purchases that you not only regret but also learn you got more than you bargained for.