Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable
AT-LP8X
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AT-LP8X
Overview
AT-LP8X
Audio-Technica expands its line of direct-drive turntables with the semi-automatic AT-LP8X, featuring a newly designed tonearm lift that automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor.
Refine Your Sound
The turntable’s AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any Audio-Technica VM95 Series replacement stylus, making it easy to experiment with different styli profiles upgrade to a higher-quality stylus to enjoy more refined sound or switch to an AT-VMN95SP stylus to play 78 RPM records.
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AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable
Features
- Semi-automatic direct-drive turntable with three speeds: 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM
- Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
- Newly designed low-torque, direct-drive DC servo motor improves wow and flutter performance
- 25 mm rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with 2.5 mm rubber mat
- J-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle)
- Newly designed tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor
- AT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus) is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
- Newly designed lightweight AT-LT10 headshell
- Included subcounterweight provides an expanded cartridge/headshell weight range of 14.0 g – 23.5 g
- Newly designed internal switching power supply, optimized for audio performance
- MDF (medium density fiberboard) cabinet construction
- Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal
- Includes detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover
*A dedicated SP cartridge or the replacement AT-VMN95SP stylus is required to play 78 RPM records
Specifications
| Turntable | |
|---|---|
| Motor | DC servo |
| Drive Method | Direct drive |
| Speeds | 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM |
| Turntable Platter | Die-cast aluminum, rubber damper |
| Starting Torque | 1.0 Kgf.cm |
| Braking System | Electronic brake |
| Wow and Flutter | < 0.1% (WTD) at 3 kHz (JIS) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 60 dB |
| Cartridge Type | VM (AT-VM95EBK) |
| Output Level | PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec |
| Power Supply Requirements | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 8 W |
| Dimensions | 450 mm (18") × 352 mm (14") × 161 mm (6.3") (W×D×H) |
| Weight | Approx. 10.4 kg (23 lbs) |
| Accessories Included | ・Dust cover ・Rubber mat ・Platter ・Dust cover hinges ・Counterweight ・Subcounterweight ・Headshell (AT-LT10) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E BK) ・45 RPM adapter ・RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')) ・Power cable (Approx. 1.8 m (5.9')) |
| Tonearm Type | Static balanced J-shaped tonearm |
| Effective Arm Length | 247 mm (9.7") |
| Overhang | 15 mm (0.59") |
| Tracking Error Angle | Less than 2.0° |
| Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range | 0.0 to 4.0 g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight | 14.0 to 20.0 g (including headshell) (When using subcounterweight: 17.5 to 23.5 g) |
| Replacement Stylus | AT-VMN95EBK |
| Replacement Headshell | AT-LT10 |
| Notes | For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. |
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