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

LAB POINTS

• Audio-Technica's flagship audiophile direct-drive turntable (belt-less, high-torque, low maintenance)
• semi-automatic: tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record and stops the motor, saving stylus wear
  
• pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge on lightweight AT-LT10 headshell; a quality listening cartridge which can be upgraded with any VM95 stylus
  
• J-shaped tonearm with adjustable anti-skating + VTA
• height-adjustable feet
• damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback
  
• selectable 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm speed playback
• removable dustcover included
• note: external phono preamp is required for this model

"The AT-LP8X steps up from the popular AT-LP5X with a more premium build (most notably the MDF wood body), improved tonearm, and new semi-automatic operation. The AT-LP8X is Audio-Technica's top of the line direct drive model, meant for high quality vinyl play. Note that you'll need an external phono preamp or integrated amp with this model." - TTL

TECH SPECS

• speeds:  33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM
• plinth: MDF
• platter: die-cast aluminum
• wow and flutter:  < 0.1% (WTD) at 3 kHz (JIS)
• signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB
• output level pre-amp "PHONO": 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
  
• dimensions: 18" (450 mm) × 14" (352 mm) × 6.3" (161 mm) (W×D×H)
• weight: 23 lbs / 10.4 kg
  

COMES WITH

• AT-VM95E cartridge pre-mounted on AT-LT10 headshell
• power cord
• RCA cable with ground wire
• 45 RPM adapter
• removable hinged dust cover
• 2.5mm rubber mat