Audio-Technica began in 1962 as a designer and manufacturer of high-end phonograph cartridges, bringing to the audio world the innovative Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with its outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking.

The AT-LP7 builds on this heritage.
 
 
Recognizing the critical role a cartridge plays in reproducing high-fidelity audio from vinyl, we designed this fully manual, belt-drive turntable around our VM cartridge line, incorporating the finest materials and structures in support of the cartridge’s performance. The AT-LP7 comes with a VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with a 10 g AT-HS10 headshell and 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus. 
 
 
The headshell attaches to a J-shaped tone arm that takes its inspiration from the classic A-T models of the 1960s and ’70s. The tone arm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors, and includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control. The height of the tone arm can be adjusted from 0 mm to 6 mm to accommodate a wide variety of cartridges
 
 
The turntable chassis is constructed of 40 mm-thick MDF (medium density fiberboard), an excellent anti-vibration damping material that limits low-frequency acoustical feedback. The anti-resonance platter is made of 20 mm-thick polyoxymethylene and is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM. The AT-LP7 also includes a built-in switchable phono/line preamp for connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input, and a selector switch to designate operation with a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge.
 
 
 
Features: 
 
Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
 
Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed 
 
VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge provides outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response, and allows for easy replacement with any VM stylus
 
J-shaped tone arm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings for excellent tracking 
 
Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with selectable modes for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges 
 
20 mm-thick, anti-resonance, polyoxymethylene platter  
 
40 mm-thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) chassis  
 
Lightweight AT-HS10 headshell 
 
Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, and dust cover