Audio-Technica AT-LP3

AT-LP3
FULLY AUTOMATIC BELT-DRIVE STEREO

TURNTABLE WITH UNIVERSAL TONEARM & HEADSHELL
Fully Automatic Belt-Drive system
Specially designed AT91R phono cartridge
Removable universal AT-HS3 headshell
Balanced straight tonearm
Switchable MM & MC modes
33⅓ & 45 RPM selectable speeds

AT-LP3
ADVANCED FULLY-AUTOMATIC BELT-DRIVE TURNTABLE
A revolution in automation, the LP3 blends outstanding analogue sound with advanced features unique to a fully-automatic belt-drive turntable. Play 33⅓ & 45 RPM records with a pre-mounted AT91R Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge whilst the tonearm’s removable universal headshell and switchable cartridge mode allows listeners to experiment with moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. Complete with a built-in phono pre-amplifier, the LP3 represents the next level for vinyl lovers.

Fully automatic belt-drive turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
Balanced straight tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
Built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier with attached dual RCA output cable
Switchable modes for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges
AT91R Dual Moving Magnet™ phono cartridge and AT-HS3 universal headshell
Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with 4.5 mm thick rubber mat
Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback colouration

MM / MC CARTRIDGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Switchable MM/MC mode allows the listener to use both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges on their LP3, allowing for greater sonic customisation – a unique feature not found on most turntables with a built-in phono preamplifier.

Turntable

Type Fully Automatic, Belt-Drive
Motor DC motor
Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminium
Wow and Flutter Less than 0.2% WRMS (33 1/3 RPM) at3kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dB
Output Level “PHONO” (MM) 3.5mV nominal at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
“LINE” (MC) 220mV nominal at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36dB nominal, RIAA equalised
56dB nominal, RIAA equalised
Power Supply Requirements 220 to 240 V / 50, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 2W
Dimensions 435 mm ×353 mm×128 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 5.2kg
Accessories Included Rubber mat, Dust cover, Platter (with drive belt), Counterweight, AT-HS3 Headshell with AT91R VM stereo cartridge, 45 RPM adapter, Power cable

Cartridge & Stylus

Model AT91R
Type VM Dual Magnet
Output Voltage 3.5mV (mV at 1kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertical Tracking Force Range 1.5 to 2.5g (standard 2.0g)
Stylus Construction 0.6 mil bonded conical
Cantilever Aluminium pipe
Recommended Load Impedance 47,000 ohms
Weight 5.0g

Headshell

Model AT-HS3
Weight 11.1g
Overhang Adjustment 8mm

Tone arm

Type Static balanced straight shaped with soft damping control
Effective Length 221.5mm
Overhang 19mm
Maximum Tracking Error Angle Less than 3°
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 1 to 4g
Applicable Cartridge Weight 14.5 to 20g
Anti-skating Range 0 - 3 g