Released: 6th September 2022. 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 AT-LP3 turntable, the AT-LP3XBT includes upgraded features, such as wireless compatibility with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptXTM audio codec, the AT-VM95C cartridge, which is compatible with any of Audio-Technica‘s VM95 Series replacement styli, 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
AT-VM95C cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
Compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptXTM audio codec
Balanced straight tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and rest
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 aluminium platter with felt mat
Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback colouration
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-LP3XBTBK) and white (AT-LP3XBTWH)
General Specifications
Power supply requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Max.
Power consumption: 2W
AC Adapter: 12 V, 0.5 A
Dimensions (W × D × H): 435.6mm (17") ×374 mm (15 ") ×128 mm (5.0")
Weight: 5.0 kg (11 lbs)
Accessories
Dust cover
Felt mat
Platter (with drive belt)
Dust cover hinges
Counterweight
Headshell (AT-HS3 BK) 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'))
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 codec Qualcomm® aptXTM Adaptive audio, Qualcomm® aptXTM audio, SBC
Cartridge and Headshell Specifications
Cartridge Model: AT-VM95C
Cartridge Type: VM
Recommended load impedance: 47,000 ohms
Output voltage: 4.0 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Stylus: 0.6 mil bonded conical
Cantilever: Aluminium pipe
Tracking force range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
Cartridge weight: 6.1 g (0.22 oz)
Headshell model: AT-HS3 BK
Headshell weight: 11.1 g (including lead wires) | 10.3 g (excluding lead wires)
Headshell overhang adjustment: ±8 mm
Turntable Specifications
Type: Belt-drive, fully automatic operation
Moto:r DC motor
Drive method: Belt drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable platter: Die-cast aluminium
Wow and flutter: < 0.2 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB
Output levels: 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 equalised
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