On the Tull LP, the LP5x provided more control in the bass region and added refinement and complexity in the lower frequencies. Neither are especially rigid, and neither is much thought given to rigidity in the coupling of the arm to the main bearing.

It has then had the internal phono stage bypassed and been connected to the iFi Audio Zen Phono and Cyrus Phono Signature phono stages (again running into the Chord). They seem like decent options but in your opinion would they be a significant upgrade over what I currently have (The AT-LP120 USB)?The motor whips the platter up to speed quickly with a slight growl as it locks onto the correct speed. The LP5X keeps the direct drive aspect but adds 78rpm support (which, as we will cover is more than a random box ticking feature here).

The latest turntable in an award-winning line gives you the perfect balance of features and sound quality. Great Value for Money Only purchased less than a week ago but already very impressed with the quality of this deck.Despite the inclusion of noisy (in high frequency terms) built-in phono amp and USB port, the fact that the LP5x does not have 57 varieties of DJ furniture on its plinth reduces even more high frequency noise and vibration.