Audio-Technica AT-LP7 Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable

Recognizing the critical role a cartridge plays in reproducing high-fidelity audio from vinyl, we designed this fully manual, belt-drive turntable around our VM cartridge line, incorporating the finest materials and structures in support of the cartridge’s performance. 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, giving users an easy means of upgrading the stylus 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 tone arm 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 tone arm 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.

Turntable
Type	2-speed, fully manual operation
Motor	DC motor
Drive Method	Belt drive
Speeds	33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable Platter	Polyoxymethylene
Wow and Flutter	<0.08% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>60 dB
Output Level	Pre-amp “PHONO”: 4.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Pre-amp “LINE (MM)”: 280 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain	MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized MC: 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
Power Supply Requirements	100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A max.
Dimensions	450.0 mm (17.72") W x 352.0 mm (13.86") D x 157.0 mm (6.18") H
Weight	8.3 kg (18.30 lbs.), without dust cover
Accessories Included	VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus; AT-HS10 lightweight headshell; power cord; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; dust cover
Replacement Cartridge	VM520EB
Notes	Tonearm Specifications 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