Audio-Technica unveils the brand new direct-drive turntable AT-LP8X

The brand new turntable takes inspiration from the model’s traditional fashions from the ‘60s and ‘70s, showcasing a J-shaped aluminium tonearm. The newly designed tonearm raise that mechanically raises on the finish of a document and stops the motor is a uncommon function for a direct-drive turntable and never solely reduces the chance of needle put on or injury but additionally provides customers the liberty for handy, hassle-free listening. 

As well as, the tonearm comes geared up with the model new AT-LT10 headshell, additionally launching right now, which connects it to the black AT-VM95E cartridge for excellent tonal high quality and pays homage to Audio-Technica’s famend turntable heritage. 

The turntable’s sturdy MDF field plinth, adjustable toes, thick rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter, and a pair of.5 mm rubber mat work collectively to mood undesirable noise and vibration so customers can get pleasure from all of the element from their music.

For customers seeking to customise their audio expertise, the stylus might be changed or interchanged with any of the 5 extra styli within the VM95 line and the tonearm’s VTA (vertical monitoring angle) adjustment and sub counterweight allow using a broad vary of different cartridges.

AT-LP8X turntable and AT-LT10 headshell options 

• The semi-automatic turntable has three speeds (33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM) and encompasses a J-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA (vertical monitoring angle).
• A newly designed tonearm raise mechanically raises the tonearm on the finish of a document and stops the motor.
• The 25 mm rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter comes with a 2.5 mm rubber mat and is pushed by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a constantly correct platter rotation pace.
• A newly designed low-torque, direct-drive DC servo motor improves wow and flutter efficiency.
• The motor and its environment friendly inner switching energy provide are housed inside a field plinth constructed of 16 mm MDF (medium density fiberboard) and is provided with height-adjustable toes for glorious safety towards undesirable noise and vibration.
• Phono-level output supplies pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s sign.
• The AT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus) is appropriate with any VM95 Sequence substitute stylus, providing a large selection of choices for each price range and software.
• The included subcounterweight supplies an expanded cartridge/headshell weight vary of 14.0 g – 23.5 g.
• A removable RCA output cable (twin RCA male to twin RCA male with floor), 45 RPM adapter, and detachable hinged mud cowl is included.
• The turntable encompasses a newly designed light-weight AT-LT10 headshell:
  • A common ½”-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges with or with out threaded inserts.
  • The ultra-lightweight aluminium die-cast physique retains vibration to the naked minimal.
  • Elongated by holes allow exact cartridge positioning and overhang adjustment.
  • The OFC (oxygen-free copper) lead wires end in distinctive sound high quality.
  • The slip-resistant finger raise permits the stylus to be positioned exactly on the document.
  • Contains mounting screws

Availability 

The Audio-Technica AT-LP8X turntable will probably be accessible from 25^th September 2024 in choose shops solely, RRP £859 / €999. The Audio-Technica AT-LT10 headshell will probably be accessible from 25^th September 2024 on-line and in shops, RRP £50 / €59.

Discover out extra at www.audio-technica.com.

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