{"product_id":"audiotechnicaatlp8x","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a semi-automatic direct-drive turntable with a J-shaped tonearm and a pre-mounted AT-VM95E cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines the look of the great direct-drive decks from the seventies with today's manufacturing – and with a spec you can unpack, set up, and adjust without memorizing a manual first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT-LP8X?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC servo direct drive brings the platter up to speed quickly and keeps it there – no belt that ages, none you'll ever have to replace. The 25 mm thick, rubber-damped die-cast aluminum platter and the solid chassis keep resonances low. The statically balanced J-shaped tonearm with removable AT-LT10 headshell adjusts all the way to VTA – exactly the kind of concept you can build on later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to connect straight from the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AT-VM95E and AT-LT10 headshell are already mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine semi-automatic operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the side, the tonearm lifts automatically and the motor stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm – even for the shellac corner of your shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean phono signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e a removable RCA cable with a separate ground wire, for any phono stage you choose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the AT-LP8X for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal if you want an honest deck with room to grow: the VM95 stylus family can be upgraded later without swapping the whole cartridge. Bottom line: the AT-LP8X doesn't come with speakers, Bluetooth, USB, or a built-in phono stage. You need an amplifier with a phono input or a separate phono preamp. The auto-lift also has a limit: according to the manufacturer, it doesn't always work reliably with 12-inch singles and old SP records. If you want an all-in-one box, look elsewhere – if you want sound, you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly solid direct-drive deck with grown-up mechanics and honest room to grow: vintage looks, modern substance, nothing bolted on. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount the cartridge properly, set tracking force and anti-skating, and tell you which phono stage genuinely suits it – and which one you can skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct drive, DC servo motor\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\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-automatic – tonearm lifts automatically at the end of the side, motor stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e die-cast aluminum, 25 mm, rubber-damped, with 2.5 mm rubber mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e statically balanced, J-shaped, effective length 247 mm, overhang 15 mm, adjustable VTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0–4.0 g adjustable (recommended for the included AT-VM95E: 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, matched to the tracking force value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT-VM95E BK (VM\/MM), elliptical stylus 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT-LT10, removable, die-cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible cartridge weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0–23.5 g (with sub counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e not built in – requires a phono input on the amplifier or a separate phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono, fixed, 4.0 mV nominal (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s), not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e removable RCA cable (RCA to RCA) with separate ground wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow and flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.1% (WRMS, 3 kHz, JIS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 × 161 × 352 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e platter, 2.5 mm rubber mat, hinged dust cover, counterweight and sub counterweight, AT-LT10 headshell with AT-VM95E BK, 45 rpm adapter, removable RCA cable (1.0 m), power cable (1.8 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT-LP8X need a phono preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your amplifier doesn't have a phono input. The AT-LP8X has no built-in phono stage and outputs a pure phono signal at 4.0 mV. That needs to be equalized and amplified – via your amplifier's phono input or a separate phono preamp. We'll tell you which one suits the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does semi-automatic mean on the AT-LP8X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou set the tonearm down on the record by hand, and the AT-LP8X handles the rest: at the end of the side, the tonearm lift raises the arm automatically and the motor stops. So you don't have to sit next to it waiting for a side to end. According to the manufacturer, the automation doesn't always engage reliably with 12-inch singles and old SP records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT-LP8X have a USB output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AT-LP8X is a purely analog turntable with no USB output and no digital converter; it delivers its signal via the removable RCA cable with a separate ground wire. To digitize, you'll need a phono stage with a USB output or a separate audio interface behind the turntable. We're happy to work out which combination is worth it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fit a better stylus later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pre-mounted AT-VM95E accepts the entire VM95 stylus family – from the standard conical stylus through Microlinear to the Shibata version. You only swap the stylus insert, not the whole cartridge, and then briefly readjust tracking force and anti-skating. That way you can pull step by step more detail out of your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you get more than a box: we set up the AT-LP8X for you, adjust tracking force and anti-skating, and combine it with the right phono stage, amplifier, and speakers. As an experienced team in Wädenswil, we plan the whole chain with you – call us: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right phono stage among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and styli and cartridges among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. Amplifiers with a phono input are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. 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