{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-lp8x-semi-automatic-direct-drive-turntable-open-box-special","title":"Audio-Technica: AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct Drive Turntable (Open Box Special)","description":"\u003c!---BST START---\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cdiv class=\"whoshould\"\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Box \/ B-Stock Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eexterior grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\t9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem cosmetic note:\u003c\/b\u003e\tn\/a\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem function:\u003c\/b\u003e\t ✔️ tested\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem exterior packaging: \u003c\/b\u003e\toriginal, packaging  may show damage\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enote: all open box \/ b-stock items are final sale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003c!---BST END---\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003ch4\u003eLAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio-Technica's flagship audiophile direct-drive turntable (\u003cspan\u003ebelt-less, high-torque, low maintenance)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esemi-automatic: tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record and stops the motor, saving stylus wear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-mounted Audio-Technica \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/audio-technica-at-vm95e-phono-cartridge-w-ellipitical-stylus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAT-VM95E\u003c\/a\u003e cartridge on lightweight AT-LT10 headshell; a quality listening cartridge which can be upgraded with any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=vm95\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVM95\u003c\/a\u003e stylus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ-shaped tonearm with adjustable anti-skating + VTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheight-adjustable feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edamped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\"\u003eselectable 33 1\/3, 45 and 78 rpm speed playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\"\u003eremovable dustcover included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base a-color-secondary\"\u003enote: external \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/collections\/phono-preamps-alpha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e is required for this model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔑 KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emotor type: direct-drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoperation type: semi-automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephono preamp: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espeeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etonearm shape: J-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounterweight setting: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanti-skate setting: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTA \/ height adjustment: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetachable headshell: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody material: MDF wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplatter material: aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewired inputs: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewireless inputs: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutputs: RCA phono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremovable RCA: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edust cover: yes, hinged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 18\" (w) x 6.3\" (h) x 14\" (d) \/ 450 x 161 x 352mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 23 lb \/ 10.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦 COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-mounted cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erubber record mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA cable w\/ ground wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Cert9","offer_id":43428387356762,"sku":"bst-tr-1125-cert9","price":1109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-semi-autiomatic-direct-drive-turntable1.jpg?v=1762286119","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-semi-automatic-direct-drive-turntable-open-box-special","provider":"TurntableLab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}