{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp8x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable","title":"audio-technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpecial Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica expands its line of direct-drive turntables with the semi-automatic AT-LP8X, featuring a newly designed tonearm lift that automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__expanded-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable’s J-shaped aluminum tonearm, inspired by classic A-T models of the 1960s and ’70s, comes equipped with a newly designed AT-LT10 headshell and AT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, providing excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. For easy customization, the stylus can be replaced or interchanged with any of the five additional styli in the VM95 line, and the tonearm’s VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment and subcounterweight enable the use of a broad range of other cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT-LP8X plays 33-1\/3, 45, and 78 RPM records. Its 25 mm rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter comes with a 2.5 mm rubber mat and is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed. The motor and its efficient internal switching power supply are housed within a box plinth constructed of 16 mm MDF (medium density fiberboard) and equipped with height-adjustable feet for excellent protection against unwanted noise and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable comes with a detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__expanded-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-automatic direct-drive turntable with three speeds: 33-1\/3, 45, 78 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed low-torque, direct-drive DC servo motor improves wow and flutter performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 mm rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with 2.5 mm rubber mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus) is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed lightweight AT-LT10 headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded subcounterweight provides an expanded cartridge\/headshell weight range of 14.0 g – 23.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed internal switching power supply, optimized for audio performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF (medium density fiberboard) cabinet construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated SP cartridge or the replacement AT-VMN95SP stylus is required to play 78 RPM records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes shipping to most areas of Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"audio-technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50791956611311,"sku":null,"price":1699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/3084\/files\/at-lp8x_011x_594e111e-021f-47cf-b1d7-3b013e9f8e42.webp?v=1789660571","url":"https:\/\/audioshop.on.ca\/products\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-fully-manual-direct-drive-turntable","provider":"Audioshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}