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

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
•J-Shaped Tonearm with Adjustable VTA
•Speed-Sensor System
•Low-Torque Direct-Drive DC Servo Motor
•Rubber-Damped Anti-Resonance Die-Cast Aluminum Platter

TechnologyThe turntables J-shaped aluminum tonearm inspired by classic A-T models of the 1960s and 70s comes equipped with a newly designed AT-LT10 headshell and AT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus providing excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. For easy customization the stylus can be replaced or interchanged with any of the five additional styli in the VM95 line and the tonearms VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment and subcounterweight enable the use of a broad range of other cartridges.

DesignThe AT-LP8X plays 33-1/3 45 and 78* RPM records. Its 25 mm rubber-damped anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter comes with a 2.5 mm rubber mat and is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed. The motor and its efficient internal switching power supply are housed within a box plinth constructed of 16 mm MDF (medium density fiberboard) and equipped with height-adjustable feet for excellent protection against unwanted noise and vibration.

Whats in the Box
•AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable
•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. 3.3')
•Power cable (Approx. 5.9)

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
•Output levels (PHONO): 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz 5cm/sec


•Tonearm
•Type: Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
•Effective length: 247 mm (9.7)
•Overhang: 15 mm (0.59)
•Maximum tracking error angle: Less than 2.0
•Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0.0 to 4.0 g
•Applicable cartridge weight range
•Including headshell: 14.0 to 20.0 g
•When using subcounterweight: 17.5 to 23.5 g


•Cartridge and Headshell
•Cartridge model: AT-VM95E BK
•Cartridge type: VM
•Recommended load impedance: 47000 ohms
•Output voltage: 4.0 mV (mV at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec)
•Stylus: 0.3 0.7 mil elliptical bonded
•Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
•Tracking force range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
•Cartridge weight: 6.1 g (0.22 oz)
•Headshell model: AT-LT10
•Headshell weight
•Approx. 10.7 g (0.38 oz) (including lead wires)
•Approx. 10.0 g (0.35 oz) (excluding lead wires)
•Headshell overhang adjustment: + 5.5 mm to - 2.5 mm (when using AT-VM95E)


•General
•Dimensions (W x H x D): 18 6.3 x 14
•Weight: Approx. 23 lbs.
•Power supply requirements: 240 V 50/60 Hz