Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable
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Description
The Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a semi-automatic direct-drive turntable that plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and outputs phono-level audio only (no built-in preamp). At the end of a side the tonearm lifts and returns.
Tonearm and Plinth
A static-balanced J-shaped tonearm (effective length 247 mm / 9.7") ships with an AT-LT10 headshell and AT-VM95E BK cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical). Included light subcounterweight extends cartridge/headshell weight to 17.5 to 23.5 g. The MDF cabinet holds a die-cast aluminum platter with a rubber damper. An internal switching power supply is specified for audio use.
Specifications
- Drive: Direct drive, semi-automatic
- Motor: DC servo
- Speeds: 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
- Platter: Die-cast aluminum with rubber damper
- Starting torque: 1.0 kgf.cm
- Braking: Electronic brake
- Wow and flutter: <0.1% (WTD) at 3 kHz (JIS)
- Signal-to-noise: >60 dB
- Cartridge: AT-VM95E BK Dual Moving Magnet (0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical), pre-mounted on AT-LT10 headshell
- Replacement stylus: AT-VMN95E BK
- Tonearm: Static-balanced J-shaped; effective length 247 mm (9.7"); overhang 15 mm (0.59")
- Tracking force: 0.0 to 4.0 g
- Applicable cartridge weight: 14.0 to 20.0 g including headshell; 17.5 to 23.5 g with included subcounterweight
- Output: Phono only, 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (no built-in preamp)
- Power: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz; 8 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 450 x 352 x 161 mm (18" x 14" x 6.3")
- Weight: Approx. 10.4 kg (23 lb)
In the Box
- Dust cover and hinges
- Rubber mat
- Platter
- Counterweight
- Subcounterweight (light)
- AT-LT10 headshell with AT-VM95E BK cartridge
- 45 RPM adapter
- RCA audio cable, approx. 1.0 m (3.3')
- Power cable, approx. 1.8 m (5.9')