Audio-Technica: AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct Drive Turntable (Open Box Special)

by Turntable Lab

$1,109.00

<!---BST START---> <div class="whoshould"> <h3>Open Box / B-Stock Notes</h3> <ul> <li> <b>exterior grade:</b> 9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear </li> <li> <b>item cosmetic note:</b> n/a </li> <li> <b>item function:</b> ✔️ tested </li> <li> <b>item exterior packaging: </b> original, packaging may show damage </li> <li> <b><i>note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale</i></b> </li> </ul> </div> <!---BST END---> <h4>LAB POINTS</h4> <ul> <li>Audio-Technica's flagship audiophile direct-drive turntable (<span>belt-less, high-torque, low maintenance)</span> </li> <li>semi-automatic: tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record and stops the motor, saving stylus wear<br> </li> <li>pre-mounted Audio-Technica <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/audio-technica-at-vm95e-phono-cartridge-w-ellipitical-stylus" target="_blank">AT-VM95E</a> cartridge on lightweight AT-LT10 headshell; a quality listening cartridge which can be upgraded with any <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&amp;q=vm95" target="_blank">VM95</a> stylus<br> </li> <li>J-shaped tonearm with adjustable anti-skating + VTA</li> <li>height-adjustable feet</li> <li>damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback<br> </li> <li><span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-size-base a-color-secondary">selectable 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm speed playback</span></span></li> <li><span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-size-base a-color-secondary">removable dustcover included</span></span></li> <li><span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-size-base a-color-secondary">note: external <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/phono-preamps-alpha" rel="noopener" target="_blank">phono preamp</a> is required for this model</span></span></li> </ul> <p class="faq-quote">"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</p> <h4>🔑 KEY FEATURES</h4> <ul> <li>motor type: direct-drive</li> <li>operation type: semi-automatic</li> <li>phono preamp: n/a</li> <li>speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM</li> <li>tonearm shape: J-shaped</li> <li>counterweight setting: yes</li> <li>anti-skate setting: yes</li> <li>VTA / height adjustment: yes</li> <li>detachable headshell: yes</li> <li>body material: MDF wood</li> <li>platter material: aluminum</li> <li>wired inputs: n/a</li> <li>wireless inputs: n/a</li> <li>outputs: RCA phono</li> <li>removable RCA: yes</li> <li>dust cover: yes, hinged</li> <li>dimensions: 18" (w) x 6.3" (h) x 14" (d) / 450 x 161 x 352mm</li> <li>weight: 23 lb / 10.4 kg</li> </ul> <h4>📦 COMES WITH</h4> <ul> <li>pre-mounted cartridge</li> <li>rubber record mat</li> <li>dust cover</li> <li>45 adaptor</li> <li>RCA cable w/ ground wire</li> </ul>