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

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Simplify your listening experience with this semi-automatic turntable, featuring a smart aluminum arm that raises and stops the motor at a record's end!

Audio-Technica expands its line of direct-drive turntables with the semi-automatic AT-LP8X, featuring a re-designed tonearm lift that automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor.

The turntable's J-shaped aluminum tonearm, inspired by classic A-T models of the 1960s and '70s, comes equipped with a re-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 subcounterweight enable the use of a broad range of other cartridges.

The 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.

The 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.
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- Turntable 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
- Output levels: PHONO; 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec

- 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°
- 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 specifications:
- Cartridge model: AT-VM95E BK
- Cartridge type: VM
- Recommended load impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Output voltage: 4.0 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Stylus: 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical bonded
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 26 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 25 x 21 x 10 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AT-LP8X

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 330-686-2600 x5000
Email: audio-solutions@atus.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted October 3, 2024 by August V in Kewanee, IL

"VM-95E cartridge on a $1k turntable"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Doesn’t make sense.
Sound
Would be more of a “wow factor” if it came with a better cartridge. The 95e is fine for an lp120 for starters.
Features
Really nice turntable. Comparable to an Al-1200? I have an SL-1200 from the 70s. I guess it is comparable when playing an ELP album, Brain Salad Surgery for example.
Ease of Use
Easy to hook up, easy to use.
Quality
Made well. AT is an all-around excellent product.
Value
Probably.
Manufacturer Support
No problems.
The Wow Factor
I like AT products. They are good, reliable, easy to use, and good on the eyes.

Musical Background:

70yo, play and teach. Extensive band experience, home stereo.

Musical Style:

60s/70s rock, blues. Have played country, big band, reggae (limited), funk.
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