Besides products like its AT-LP8X turntable, Audio-Technica also manufactures a wide range of phono cartridges. (photo credit: Bob Archer CE Pro) Audio-Technica has just announced the introduction of its new AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct Drive Turntable.
The AT-LP8X is the company’s new flagship turntable and the global residential and commercial audio company emphasizes, it is its first-ever semi-automatic model. Audio-Technica points out that its new turntable is designed to deliver high levels of vinyl record playback, performance with features including a VM95 Series cartridge (included), as well as an adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle); a newly-designed motor, and additional refinements.
In addition to delivering high sound quality from 33-1/3, 45 and 78-RPM records, the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X offers the convenience of semi-automatic operation, where the tonearm raises itself off the record and the motor stops at the end of a side. The AT-LP8X comes with a pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge with an elliptical stylus, for high levels of resolution, stereo imaging, and tracking. The company emphasizes the cartridge is pre-mounted on Audio-Technica’s new AT-L10 removeable headshell (also available separately) for easy installation. The AT-VM95E is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus.
Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Turntable Employs a Direct Drive DC Motor
According to the company, the turntable’s J-shaped aluminum tonearm is inspired by classic Audio-Technica designs and the turntable offers features such as adjustable VTA to enable the turntable to be optimized for virtually any phono cartridge. In addition, the AT-LP8X provides adjustments for anti-skating and tracking force, and it comes with a sub-counterweight that enables the use of cartridges with a weight range from 14 to 23.5 grams.
Audio-Technica stresses the AT-LP8X incorporates a new low-torque direct drive DC motor, with a speed sensor system that ensures accurate speed stability. It features a 1-inch-thick (25 mm) rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter and a rubber mat, the most substantial platter ever offered on an Audio-Technica turntable to reduce resonance and provide more accurate and uncolored vinyl playback. In addition, the company says the turntable also features a new internal switching power supply that is optimized for audio use, ensuring minimum noise in the signal chain. The AT-LP8X comes with a detachable RCA cable, removeable hinged dust cover, and 45-RPM adapter.
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