Audio-Technica AT-LP7X – Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
Experience vinyl like never before with the AT-LP7X from Audio-Technica.
The AT-LP7X combines analog precision with elegance and versatility. This sleek, matte black turntable features a high-density MDF plinth and a 20 mm acrylic platter, designed to minimize unwanted vibrations and resonance, delivering crystal-clear sound from every record.
The chassis geometry ensures the turntable, spindle, and tonearm are perfectly aligned for accurate, distortion-free tracking. The J-shaped aluminum tonearm, inspired by classic Audio-Technica models from the ’60s and ’70s, features a dual-axis gimbal suspension with precision bearings, enhancing tracking performance and reducing friction.
The turntable comes equipped with the AT-LT10 headshell and AT-VM95E BK cartridge with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, offering exceptional channel separation and low distortion. The stylus is easily replaceable and compatible with the full VM95 series, giving you a wide range of upgrade options.
With the VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment and 16 g sub-counterweight, the AT-LP7X supports a wide variety of cartridges and headshells up to 23.5 g. An optional 32 g sub-counterweight allows even heavier combinations.
The high-quality acrylic platter is driven by a motor with an optical sensor, maintaining precise speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. Vibration is further reduced thanks to rubber motor mounts, an isolated external power supply, and spring-loaded, height-adjustable isolation feet.
Included accessories: detachable RCA cables, 45 RPM adapter, and dust cover. With the AT-VM95E cartridge, VTA adjustment, and sub-counterweight, you have maximum flexibility to experiment with other cartridges and headshells for the ultimate vinyl setup.
Key Features:
- Fully manual, belt-driven turntable, speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- Heavy 40 mm MDF plinth reduces resonance for clearer sound
- Motor with speed sensor ensures precise rotation
- 20 mm acrylic platter with high rotational inertia (no mat needed)
- J-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA
- Pre-mounted AT-VM95E BK cartridge on AT-LT10 removable headshell
- VM95 series stylus compatibility for easy upgrades
- 16 g sub-counterweight for cartridge/headshell weights up to 23.5 g
- Optional 32 g sub-counterweight for weights up to 28.5 g
- Adjustable antiskate control
- Built-in switchable phono preamp (MM/MC)
- Includes RCA cable, 45 RPM adapter, and removable dust cover
Upgrade your vinyl experience with the Audio-Technica AT-LP7X – precision, style, and versatility in one turntable.
Specs
| Turntable | |
|---|---|
| Motor | DC servo motor |
| Drive Method | Belt drive |
| Speeds | 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM |
| Turntable Platter | 20 mm (0.79") thick acrylic platter |
| Wow and Flutter | < 0.1% (WTD) at 3 kHz (JIS) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 60 dB |
| Output Level | PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec LINE: 252 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec |
| Phono Pre-Amp Gain | MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalised MC: 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalised |
| Power Consumption | 5.5 W |
| Dimensions | 450 mm (18”) × 352 mm (14”) × 157 mm (6.2”) (W×D×H) |
| Weight | Approx. 7.6 kg (17 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
| Accessories Included | ・Dust cover ・Platter ・Drive belt ・Counterweight ・Subcounterweight (light) ・Headshell (AT-LT10) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E BK) ・45 RPM adapter ・RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.4 m (4.6’)) ・AC adapter (Approx. 1.3 m (4.3’)) ・Gloves |
| Sold Separately | Subcounterweight (heavy) |
| Replacement Stylus | AT-VMN95E BK |
| Replacement Headshell | AT-LT10 |
| Replacement Belt | AT-LP7X exclusive belt (sold separately) |
| Notes | For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. The included AC adapter may differ depending on the country of sale. Check the rating label on the AC adapter. For details, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. |
| Tonearm | |
|---|---|
| Type | Static balanced J-shaped tonearm |
| Effective Length | 247 mm (9.7”) |
| Overhang | 15 mm (0.59”) |
| Maximum Tracking Error Angle | < 2.0° |
| Tracking force adjustment range | 0.0 - 4.0 g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight | 14.0 to 20 g (without subcounterweight) 17.5 to 23.5 g (with subcounterweight (light)) 22.0 to 28.5 g (with subcounterweight (heavy)*) *The subcounterweight (heavy) is sold separately. |
| Cartridge | |
|---|---|
| Model | AT-VM95E BK |
| Type | VM |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 47,000 ohms |
| Output Voltage | 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Stylus Shape | 0.3 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus |
| Cantilever | Aluminium pipe |
| Tracking Force | 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g) |
| Weight | 6.1 g (0.22 oz) |
| AC Adapter | |
|---|---|
| Rated Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V AC |
| Rated input current | 0.6 A max. |
| Rated frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Rated output voltage | 12 V DC |
| Rated Secondary Current | 0.5 A |
| Cable length | Approx. 1.3 m (4.3’) |
| Headshell | |
|---|---|
| Model | AT-LT10 |
| Weight | Approx. 10.7 g (0.38 oz) (including lead wires) Approx. 10.0 g (0.35 oz) (excluding lead wires) |
| Overhang Adjustment | - 5.5 mm to + 2.5 mm (when using AT-VM95E) |



