{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp8x-semi-automatic-direct-drive-turntable","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAudio-Technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica's semi-automatic AT-LP8X features a newly designed tonearm lift that automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable’s 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 tonearm’s VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment and sub-counterweight enable the use of a broad range of other cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable comes with a detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-automatic direct-drive turntable with three speeds: 33-1\/3, 45, 78 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed low-torque, direct-drive DC servo motor improves wow and flutter performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 mm rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with 2.5 mm rubber mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed lightweight AT-LT10 headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded sub-counterweight provides an expanded cartridge\/headshell weight range of 14.0 g – 23.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed internal switching power supply, optimized for audio performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF (medium-density fiberboard) cabinet construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight and sub-counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell (AT-LT10) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E BK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA audio cable (1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable (1.8 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC servo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct drive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable Platter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast aluminum, rubber damper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWow and Flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.1%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;60 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 W\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WDH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" x 14\" x 6.3\" (450 × 352 × 161 mm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 lb. 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