Audio-Technica AT-LP7 Turntable with built-in Phono

A fully manual, belt-drive turntable built around the VM cartridge line

The AT-LP7 comes with a VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with a 10 g AT-HS10 headshell and 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus. That stylus can be replaced with any of the other six styli available in the VM line, allowing for easy stylus upgrades without buying a whole new cartridge.

The headshell attaches to a J-shaped tone arm that takes its inspiration from the classic A-T models of the 1960s and ’70s. The tonearm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors, and includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control. The height of the tonearm can be adjusted from 0 mm to 6 mm to accommodate a wide variety of cartridges.

The turntable chassis is constructed of 40 mm-thick MDF (medium density fiberboard), an excellent anti-vibration damping material that limits low-frequency acoustical feedback. The anti-resonance platter is made of 20 mm-thick polyoxymethylene and is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM. The AT-LP7 also includes a built-in switchable phono/line preamp for connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input, and a selector switch to designate operation with a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge.

Features

• Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
• VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge provides outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response, and allows for easy replacement with any VM stylus
• J-shaped tonearm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings for excellent tracking
• Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with selectable modes for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges
• 20 mm-thick, anti-resonance, polyoxymethylene platter
• 40 mm-thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) chassis
• Lightweight AT-HS10 headshell
• Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, and dust cover 

Specifications

Type: Fully manual, belt drive

Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM

Output level (nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Pre-amp (Phono): 4.5 mV 
Pre-amp (Line MM): 280 mV 

Phono gain (MM, MC): 36 dB, 56 dB 

Tonearm
Type: Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
Effective length: 247 mm
Overhang: 17 mm
Maximum tracking error angle: Less than 2.5°
Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 to 2.5 g
Applicable cartridge weight range (including headshell): 15 to 20 g

Dimensions (WDH): 17.72″ x 13.86″ x 6.18″ 

Weight: 18.3 lb