The AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth, with a high-gloss, piano-black finish, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback, and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. The turntable includes a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal "-mount headshell with a black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black). Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input. Product Highlights: Stunning Look, Stunning Sound Marked by the high-gloss, piano-black finish of its anti-resonance plinth, the AT-LPW50PB offers sleek, modern styling to match the supreme accuracy of its sensor-monitored motor. Designed for a Higher Level of Listening The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm and comes with an AT-HS4 universal -mount headshell and a special black version of the versatile AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. Product Features: - Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM - Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed - Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control - Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat - AT-HS4 universal "-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black) with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus - AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application - Straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest - Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with high-gloss, piano-black finish - High-isolation, height-adjustable feet - Built-in switchable phono preamplifier for phono or line-level output - AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain - Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover