Audio-Technica AT-LP7X Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable

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Never sacrifice tone with this fully manual belt-drive turntable, equipped with an acrylic platter and MDF plinth to reduce all unwanted interference.

Overview

The AT-LP7X fully manual belt-drive turntable blends analog excellence with style and versatility. Featuring a dense MDF plinth and acrylic platter to minimize unwanted resonance and vibration, this elegant, matte-black turntable delivers sound that's just as clean and refined as its appearance.

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In designing the LP7X, A-T paid special attention to chassis geometry, ensuring that the platter, spindle, and tonearm were optimally positioned for accurate, distortion-free tracking. The J-shaped aluminum tonearm, inspired by classic A-T models of the 1960s and '70s, features a dual-axis gimbal with precision ball bearings to further enhance tracking performance.

The turntable comes with Audio-Technica's 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 other styli in the VM95 line, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.

The AT-LP7X is ideal for those interested in experimenting with alternate cartridges. The tonearm's VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment and 16 g subcounterweight allow you to use a broad range of other cartridges and headshells with a combined weight of up to 23.5 g. (A 32 g subcounterweight, available separately, enables the use of even heavier cartridge/headshell combinations.)… read more With its built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier, the AT-LP7X also gives you the option of using MC (moving coil) cartridges.

The turntable's 20 mm acrylic platter is driven by an optical sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM. The motor is mounted on vibration-dampening rubber bushings designed to decouple the motor from the plinth, minimizing the transmission of mechanical noise and oscillations. An external switching power supply isolates the AC-to-DC conversion to prevent it from adding any electrical interference, and the turntable's spring-based, height-adjustable isolation feet offer excellent protection against external noise.

The AT-LP7X comes with a detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover.

Features:

- Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- Heavy 40 mm MDF (medium density fiberboard) cabinet construction reduces resonance and vibration for clearer sound
- Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
- 20 mm-thick, high-density acrylic platter offers high rotational inertia to spin records at a consistent speed (no platter mat required)
- J-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle)
- AT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus) pre-mounted to the lightweight AT-LT10 removable headshell
- AT-VM95 cartridge is compatible with most VM95 Series replacement styli, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
- Included 16 g subcounterweight provides an expanded cartridge/headshell weight range of 14.0-23.5 g
- A larger 32 g subcounterweight is available separately to enable the use of cartridge/headshell combinations up to 28.5 g
- Adjustable anti-skate control to counter the inward force the styli experiences during playback
- Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with selectable modes for MM (moving magnet) or MC (moving coil) cartridges
- Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable with ground, 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover

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Specs

Turntable Specifications

- Turntable Motor: DC servo motor
- Drive method: Belt drive
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Turntable platter: 20 mm (0.79") thick acrylic platter
- 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, 5 cm/sec; LINE: 252 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Phono Pre-amp gain: MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- MC: 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized

Tonearm Specifications

- 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 degrees
- Tracking force adjustment range: 0.0 to 4.0 g
- Applicable cartridge weight range: (including headshell) 14.0 to 19.5 g (without subcounterweight); 17.5 to 23.5 g (with subcounterweight (light)); 22.0 to 28.5 g (with subcounterweight (heavy) *1) *1 The subcounterweight (heavy) is sold separately.
- Tonearm height: adjustment range -2 mm to +4 mm (when using included cartridge and headshell)

Cartridge and Headshell Specifications

- Cartridge model: AT-VM95E BK
- Cartridge type: VM
- Recommended load impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Output voltage: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus
- 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)

AC Adapter Specifications

- Rated input voltage: 100 to 240 V AC
- Rated input current: 0.6 A max.
- Rated frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
- Rated output voltage: 12 V DC
- Rated secondary current: 0.5 A
- Cable length: Approx. 1.3 m (4.3')
- Notes: The included AC adapter may differ depending on the country of sale. Check the rating label on the AC adapter. For details, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.

General Specifications

- Dimensions: 450 mm (18") x 352 mm (14") x 157 mm (6.2") (W x D x H)
- Weight: Approx. 7.6 kg (17 lbs)
- Power consumption: 5.5 W
- Operating temperature: 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F)
- Accessories: Dust cover, Platter, Drive belt, Counterweight, Subcounterweight (light), Headshell (AT-LT10) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E BK), 45 RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.4 m (4.6')), AC adapter (Approx. 1.3 m (4.3')), Gloves
- Replacement stylus: (sold separately) AT-VMN95E BK
- Replacement headshell: (sold separately) AT-LT10
- Replacement belt: (sold separately) AT-LP7X exclusive belt
- Sold separately: Subcounterweight (heavy)