Audio-TechnicaAT-LPW50BTRW

Manual
Preamp

£420Typical price

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The Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW is a higher-end, manual, belt-drive record player with twin 33/45 rpm speeds. It can also connect wirelessly using Bluetooth to other devices such a Bluetooth speaker. But what does it sound like and is it worth the higher price? We put it through its paces at our professional lab for the definitive answer.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Sound quality
Ease of use
Features

Feb 2024Last checked by Which?
Feb 2024First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2022Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test record players and turntables

27 Feb 2024

Sound quality

Overall
Classical sound
Jazz sound
Pop sound

How we test sound quality

The quality of sound as rated by our panel of expert listeners across a range of genres. Includes ratings for listening to classical, jazz and pop, and an overall verdict (not an average).

Technical tests

How we test technical tests

We test a variety of techincal variables, such as how reliable the pitch of the turntable is and whether it deals with all frequencies of sound in the same way.

Ease of use

How we test ease of use

We rate how easy each turntable is to set up, play records, and digitise them via USB if this is possible.

Maintenance

How we test maintenance

We test how easy the player is to clean, and how easy it is to make adjustments if possible, such as the tracking force or removing the cartridge.

Features

How we test features

We test how easy the player is to clean, and how easy it is to make adjustments if possible, such as the tracking force or removing the cartridge.

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General
Manual or automatic	Manual
Belt or direct drive	Belt
33rpm	Yes
45rpm	Yes
78rpm	No
USB output	No
Type of cartridge	Moving Magnet
Height	12.5cm
Width	42cm
Depth	36.8cm

Audio-TechnicaAT-LPW50BTRW