{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp8x","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP8X | Semi-Automatic Audiophile Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 70%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audio-technica-logo-2023.jpg?v=1710521812\" alt=\"Audio-Technica logo black\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudio-Technica's AT-LP8X Reimagines Vinyl Playback With Modern Precision and Classic Design\u003c\/h4\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\u003eAT-VM95E BK cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus)\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\u003eNewly designed tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-lifestyle-one.webp?v=1731686417\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"audio-technica at-lp8x turntable sitting on wooden entertainment stand with vinyls, lamp, and various audio equipment\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT-LP8X plays 33-1\/3, 45, and 78 RPM records. Its 25mm 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 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-lifestyle.webp?v=1731686569\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"audio-technica at-lp8x turntable birds eye view on wooden entertainment stand with vinyls and lamp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC servo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast aluminum, rubber damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 Kgf.cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraking System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow and Flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.1% (WTD) at 3 kHz (JIS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level: \u003c\/strong\u003ePHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5cm\/sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 to 240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" x 14\" x 6.3\" (450mm × 352mm × 161mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.4 kg (23 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Static balanced J-shaped tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Arm Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.7\" (247mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm (0.59\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Error Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 2.0°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Pressure Adjustment Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0 to 4.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplicable Cartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0 to 20.0g (including headshell)\u003cbr\u003e(When using sub-counterweight: 17.5 to 23.5g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT-VM95E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e VM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47,000Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical bonded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 to 2.2g (standard 2.0g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 oz (6.1g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.38 oz (10.7g) including lead wires | Approx. 0.35 oz 10.0g) excluding lead wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell Overhand Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e + 5.5mm to - 2.5mm (when using AT-VM95E)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-LP8X Turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber matt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight\/subcounterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell with VM stereo cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA audio cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41139332415563,"sku":"AT-LP8X","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-thumb-three.webp?v=1731685902","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/audio-technica-at-lp8x","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}