AT-LP5X vs Thorens TD 201
The TD 201's signal-to-noise is 67 dB against the AT-LP5X's 50 dB and its mm gain 40 dB against 36 dB. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%) and platter material (Aluminum).
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The Audio-Technica AT-LP5X is a fully manual, three-speed direct-drive turntable with a J-shaped tonearm, die-cast aluminum platter, and built-in phono preamplifier switchable for MM or MC cartridges. It comes fitted with an AT-VM95E moving-magnet cartridge and includes USB output for digitizing records to a computer. Audio-Technica’s product page and user manual list the model and its specifications; the available information does not indicate that it has been discontinued.
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The TD 201's signal-to-noise is 67 dB against the AT-LP5X's 50 dB and its mm gain 40 dB against 36 dB. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%) and platter material (Aluminum).
The TD 102A's signal-to-noise is 67 dB against the AT-LP5X's 50 dB and its mm gain 40 dB against 36 dB. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%) and platter material (Aluminum).
The TD 402 DD's wow & flutter is 0.150% against the AT-LP5X's 0.200% and its signal-to-noise 67 dB against 50 dB. Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Aluminum).
The TD 202's signal-to-noise is 67 dB against the AT-LP5X's 50 dB and its drive type Belt against Direct. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%) and platter material (Aluminum).
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