FIRST LOOK! Did Audio-Technica Go TOO FAR With The NEW $2000 AT-LPA2 Turntable?

In this exclusive first look, I get hands-on with one of the most striking turntables I’ve ever seen — the all-new Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 high-end player.. This is Audio-Technica’s boldest turntable yet: a high-end belt-drive design with a stunning all-acrylic construction, carbon fiber tonearm, moving coil cartridge, and a separate external speed controller. And I may be the first person in North America to showcase it. But here’s the big question: Did Audio-Technica go too far? https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ Is this $2,000 clear-acrylic machine a true audiophile game-changer — or is it a bold swing that misses the mark? In this video, I break down:     •    The build quality and aesthetic design     •    Sound impressions with a moving coil cart     •    Performance of the external speed controller     •    Who this deck is really for Whether you are a seasoned vinyl enthusiast or just love beautiful gear, the AT-LPA2 is going to make waves. Watch now to see it in action — before anyone else. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ Dealer LINK: https://alleliteaudio.com/products/audio-technica-at-lpa2 Chapters: 00:00 Intro PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to [United States of Analog] for more first looks, honest reviews, and deep dives into the gear that makes music come alive. Got questions about the AT-LPA2? Drop them in the comments — I answer every one I can. Thanks for watching my channel! SUPPORT it in any way that makes you feel happy! https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ MORE COOL STUFF!!! Record Doctor RECORD CLAMP Here: https://amzn.to/3BCxT5A AMAZING WAXWING Phono Preamp: https://amzn.to/4eU2Twf Fluance ISOLATION BASE HERE: https://amzn.to/3U1pn6h Great A-T VM95E Phono Cartridge: https://amzn.to/3zQLTIi Adjustable isolation FEET HERE: https://amzn.to/4gYF9c3 Fosi Audio TUBE Phono Preamp HERE: https://amzn.to/4exDSr1 A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Bronze with Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/3MSwWs3 A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Silver with Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/47DbctJ A-T LP70x (without Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/4e9TL6M A-T VM95c Cartridge: https://amzn.to/47wBs9n VM95 Elliptical stylus cartridge for this turntable: https://amzn.to/3XAYh77 Audio-Technica Bluetooth headphones SR50BT: https://amzn.to/4ebkD6b Record Doctors record clamp: https://amzn.to/3TCTosV WiiM ULTRA here: https://amzn.to/4glOKJz WiiM AMP here: https://amzn.to/3AWQkBA WiiM PRO here: https://amzn.to/3XEuBY7 WiiM PRP PLUS here: https://amzn.to/3zed8MA WiiM Mini here: https://amzn.to/4ek3wic Topping B200 Class A/B Monoblock Amplifier here: https://amzn.to/3XFO3DT SMSL H400 Headphone Amp/Preamp here: https://amzn.to/4cVoVgE MY AUDIOPHILE EDC... The Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3T7Iuvk CRKT CEO Knife: https://amzn.to/4dMqoY4 GERBER box cutter: https://amzn.to/4dDt0ao Record Doctor Record Clamp: https://amzn.to/4e4pdTd KOBALT Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/4dZuhZc PROSTER Stylus Force Tracing Gauge: https://amzn.to/474Aml0 HUDSON HI-FI STORE: https://amzn.to/4cOIJCe CHEERS! -The Bobfather