Design and quite luxurious, the ATH-LPW50BTRW from Audio-Technica is one of the most ambitious models in its series of audiophile turntables. A dive into a certain know-how, which avoids almost all false notes.
Elegant and well designed, the Audio-Technica ATH-LPW50BTRW is an excellent turntable for those who want to seriously explore the vinyl world, or simply enjoy a beautiful object. Although its entirely manual approach does not make it suitable for all users, it benefits from a very optimized design and excellent sound.
Strong points
- Balanced and detailed sound.
- Excellent technical base (preamp and motor).
- Carbon fiber arms.
- Luxurious construction.
- Easily adjustable counterweight and antiskating.
Weak points
- No automatic return of the arm.
- Very classic tray.
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Alternatively
Despite its affordable price, the JBL Spinner BT ticks almost all the boxes for a good turntable. Its construction is of good quality, its settings are sufficiently numerous, and its technical qualities have almost nothing to envy of more high-end references. Only its semi-automatic design could put off some users.