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Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable

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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.




 

 

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

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.