Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT Fully Automatic Wireless Belt-Drive Turntable

Overview

The AT-LP3XBT turntable combines 60 years of high-fidelity design with convenient Bluetooth® technology, giving you all the benefits of vinyl with the freedom to connect to the latest Bluetooth® speakers or headphones.

The successor model of the previous AT-LP3 comes with beneficial upgrades, such as wireless compatibility with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX Adaptive audio and Qualcomm® aptX™ audio codecs, the AT-VM95C cartridge, which is compatible with any of Audio-Technica‘s VM95 Series replacement styli, detachable RCA output cables, and the external AC adapter, which handles the AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain.

Features:

• Fully automatic belt-drive turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
• High-fidelity audio with Bluetooth wireless technology
• Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable
• Compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX Adaptive audio and Qualcomm® aptX™ audio codecs
• Balanced straight tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and rest
• AT-VM95C cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
• Includes the AT-HS3 universal headshell
• Built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier with detachable dual RCA output cable with grounding wire
• Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
• Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
• External AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
• Included Accessories: detachable RCA output cable (Dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, removable hinged dust cover, and detachable power cable
• Available in black (AT-LP3XBT-BK) and white (AT-LP3XBT-WH)

Specifications:

• Communication Specifications
• Communication System: Bluetooth version 5.2
• RF Output: 2.5 mW EIRP
• Maximum Communication Range: Line of sight – approx. 10 m (33′)
• Frequency Band: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
• Modulation Method: GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
• Compatible Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
• Supported Codecs: Qualcomm® aptXTM Adaptive audio, Qualcomm® aptXTM audio, SBC
• Turntable Specifications
• Type: Belt-drive, fully automatic operation
• Motor: DC motor
• Drive Method: Belt drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
• Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminum
• Wow and Flutter: < 0.2 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
• Output Level: PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec, LINE: 252 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• Tonearm Specifications
• Type: Static balanced straight tonearm
• Effective Length: 221.5 mm
• Overhang: 19 mm
• Maximum Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3.0°
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 1 to 4 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (including headshell): 14.5 to 20 g
• Cartridge and Headshell Specifications
• Cartridge Model: AT-VM95C
• Cartridge Type: VM
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Output Voltage: 4.0 mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec)
• Stylus: 0.6 mil bonded conical
• Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
• Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
• Cartridge Weight: 6.1g (0.22 oz)
• Headshell Model: AT-HS3BK
• Headshell Weight: 11.1 g (including lead wires), 10.3g (excluding lead wires)
• Headshell Overhang Adjustment: ±8 mm
• General Specifications
• Power Supply Requirements: 100-240 V, 50Hz/60Hz, 0.6 A Max.
• Power Consumption: 2 W
• AC Adapter: 12 V, 0.5 A
• Dimensions: 435.6mm (17″) ×374 mm (15 “) ×128 mm (5.0”) (W × D × H)
• Weight: 5.0 kg (11 lbs)
• Accessories Included: Dust cover, Felt mat, Platter (with drive belt), Counterweight, Headshell (AT-HS3BK) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95C), 45 RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3′)), AC adapter (Approx. 1.5 m (4.9′))
• Replacement Stylus (sold separately): AT-VMN95C
• Replacement Headshell (sold separately: AT-HS3BK
• Replacement Belt (sold separately): AT-LP3XBT exclusive belt