Fully Automatic Vinyl Playback with Bluetooth and Upgradeable Cartridge Flexibility
The Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT Fully Automatic Wireless Belt-Drive Turntable combines easy one-touch vinyl playback with the flexibility of both wireless and traditional analog connections. Its fully automatic mechanism handles tonearm movement at the beginning and end of each record, while Bluetooth 5.2 lets you transmit music directly to compatible wireless speakers or headphones. Support for Qualcomm aptX Adaptive and aptX provides higher-quality wireless playback with compatible receiving devices.
Unlike many entry-level automatic turntables, the AT-LP3XBT includes a removable AT-HS3 universal headshell and AT-VM95C Dual Moving Magnet cartridge, providing a meaningful upgrade path for vinyl enthusiasts. The VM95 body accepts multiple compatible stylus profiles, while adjustable tracking force and anti-skate allow proper cartridge setup. A switchable built-in phono preamplifier also makes the turntable easy to connect to powered speakers, receivers, integrated amplifiers or external phono stages.
Highlights & Benefits
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Fully Automatic Operation — One-touch playback automatically positions and lowers the tonearm, while the arm returns to its rest when the record ends.
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Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Audio — Stream records directly to compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones and other wireless audio equipment.
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Qualcomm aptX Adaptive & aptX — Higher-quality Bluetooth codec support provides improved wireless playback when paired with compatible receiving devices.
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AT-VM95C Cartridge & Removable Headshell — The supplied cartridge is mounted to an AT-HS3 headshell and provides access to Audio-Technica’s interchangeable VM95 stylus ecosystem.
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Switchable Phono Preamp — Select LINE output for powered speakers and AUX inputs or PHONO output when using a dedicated external phono stage or compatible amplifier.
Technology & Design
Balanced Straight Tonearm — The tonearm uses a hydraulically damped lift mechanism and adjustable counterweight, allowing proper tracking-force setup rather than relying on a permanently fixed tracking system.
VM95 Cartridge Platform — The factory AT-VM95C uses a 0.6 mil bonded conical stylus, while the cartridge body accepts compatible VM95 replacement styli including elliptical, Microlinear, Shibata and specialty options.
Anti-Resonance Aluminum Platter — A die-cast aluminum platter and felt mat provide a stable rotating platform, while damped base construction helps reduce low-frequency feedback and unwanted coloration.
External AC Adapter — Audio-Technica places the AC/DC conversion outside the turntable chassis, helping isolate the sensitive phono signal path from potential electrical noise.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT
Is the AT-LP3XBT fully automatic?
Yes. The turntable can automatically start playback, position and lower the tonearm, and return the arm to its rest when the record finishes. Manual cueing is also possible when you want to begin playback at a particular point.
Does the AT-LP3XBT have a built-in phono preamp?
Yes. The built-in RIAA phono preamplifier provides switchable PHONO and LINE output, allowing the turntable to work with both traditional phono inputs and standard line-level equipment.
Can I upgrade the cartridge or stylus?
Yes. The AT-VM95C cartridge is mounted to a removable AT-HS3 headshell, and the tonearm provides adjustable tracking force and anti-skate. The VM95 cartridge body also accepts compatible VM95-series replacement styli.
What Bluetooth codecs does the AT-LP3XBT support?
Audio-Technica specifies Bluetooth 5.2 with support for Qualcomm aptX Adaptive and Qualcomm aptX audio codecs. The turntable can transmit wirelessly to compatible Bluetooth receiving devices.
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