On the shoulders of giants

Audio-Technica began in 1962 as a designer and manufacturer of high-end phonograph cartridges, bringing to the audio world the innovative Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with its outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking. The AT-LP7 builds on this heritage.

The cartridge is critical

Recognizing the critical role a cartridge plays in reproducing high-fidelity audio from vinyl, Audio-Technica designed this fully manual, belt-drive turntable around their VM cartridge line, incorporating the finest materials and structures in support of the cartridge’s performance. 

From past to present

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.

Product highlights 

• 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 tone arm 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

Specs 

• Type: 2-speed, fully manual operation
• Motor: DC motor
• Drive method: Belt drive
• Speeds: 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
• Turntable platter: Polyoxymethylene
• Wow and flutter: <0.08% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
• SNR: >60dB
• Output level
• Pre-amp PHONO: 4.5mV nominal at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
• Pre-amp LINE (MM): 280mV nominal at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
• Phono pre-amp gain
• MM: 36dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• MC: 56dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• Power supply requirements: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A max
• Dimensions: 450mm (17.72”) W x 352mm (13.86”) D x 157mm (6.18”) H
• Weight: 8.3kg (18.30 lbs), without dust cover
• Replacement cartridge: VM520EB
• Tone arm specs
• Type: Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
• Effective length: 247mm
• Overhang: 17mm
• Maximum tracking error angle: Less than 2.5”
• Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0.25g
• Applicable cartridge weight range (including headshell): 15 to 20g

What’s 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

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