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

The Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a semi-automatic direct-drive turntable at the top of A-T's turntable line, built for audiophiles who want precise manual control with the convenience of an automatic stop. At the end of a side the tonearm lifts and the motor stops; the auto-stop can be switched off for records where it does not suit.

It plays 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records (78 RPM requires an SP cartridge or the AT-VMN95SP stylus). A static-balanced J-shaped aluminum tonearm with adjustable VTA carries a pre-fitted AT-VM95E BK cartridge on a lightweight AT-LT10 headshell. The AT-LP8X has a phono-level output only, so it needs an amplifier with a phono input or an external phono preamp.

Key Features:

• DC servo direct-drive motor with speed-sensor control; 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM
• Auto-stop lifts the tonearm and stops the motor at the end of a side (switchable)
• Static-balanced J-shaped aluminum tonearm with adjustable height (VTA)
• AT-VM95E BK cartridge pre-fitted on AT-LT10 headshell; VM95 Series stylus compatible
• 25 mm die-cast aluminum platter with rubber damper and rubber mat
• Subcounterweight extends cartridge weight range to 23.5 g
• MDF cabinet with height-adjustable feet and internal power supply
• Wow and flutter below 0.1% (WTD); S/N above 60 dB

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

• Operation: Semi-automatic (auto-stop)
• Motor / Drive: DC servo motor, direct drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM
• Platter: Die-cast aluminum with rubber damper
• Wow and Flutter: <0.1% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >60 dB
• Output Level: Phono: 4.0 mV nominal (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec); no built-in phono preamp
• Tonearm: Static-balanced J-shaped; 247 mm (9.7″) effective length; 15 mm overhang; tracking error <2.0°
• Stylus Pressure Range: 0.0 – 4.0 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight: 14.0 – 20.0 g; 17.5 – 23.5 g with subcounterweight (incl. headshell)
• Cartridge: AT-VM95E BK (VM type), 0.3 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus, on AT-LT10 headshell
• Replacement Stylus / Headshell: AT-VMN95EBK / AT-LT10
• Power Consumption: 8 W
• Dimensions: 450 mm × 352 mm × 161 mm (18″ × 14″ × 6.3″) W × D × H
• Weight: Approx. 10.4 kg (23 lbs)
• MPN: AT-LP8X  ·  UPC: 4961310162009

- AT-LP8X turntable body
- Platter
- Rubber mat
- Dust cover and dust cover hinges
- AT-LT10 headshell with AT-VM95E BK cartridge
- Counterweight
- Subcounterweight
- 45 RPM adapter
- Power cable (approx. 1.8 m)
- RCA audio cable (approx. 1.0 m)
- Quick Start Guide
- Caution Guide

Safety Data Sheet (PDF)