Audio-Technica AT-LP3 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable, Black

SKU: ATLP3BK

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ANDREW E : on sale!TONY L : good entry level fully automatic turntablePEDRO Z : Upgrading my current basic AT lp60MICHAEL H S : Great deals, Great pricesPAUL G : QualityJOAQUIN A : A good turntable on sale.Leticia G : it was a bday gift for my boyfriend.

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2021-03-04T13:23:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this turntable.

My husband loves it. He has played it almost every day. He loves that it is automatic. So glad you got it in it is the one he really wanted.

DEBORAH M.

2021-03-04T08:00:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic!

It’s so great, sound and style is awesome

IRIS C.

2021-03-04T07:52:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Audiotechnica AT-LP3

Solid, no brainer setup. Sounds good, nice to know it is upgradeable, but happy with the dummy proof operation.

MATTHEW L.

2020-09-23T09:24:20

Rated 4 out of 5

Sounds Great

Sounds great and plays some records perfectly that skipped on my other record player. I had some confusion setting it up regarding the counterweight, but Audio Technica was very helpful and provided great customer service to help me fix the problem. I especially love the fully automatic function, so I just push play and the arm places itself onto the record perfectly

MIKEY K.

2020-07-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent low price deck

Overall very pleased and would certainly recommend, but this deck certainly needs an arm clamp and a dedicated power button

Planty

2020-04-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this record player

Your not going to find a better turntable with every feature of a expensive turntable and have it be fully automatic. And it has a great lid I don't think it gets better then this

Clarke w.

2020-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best turntable I have ever owned

This is a great automatic turntable. The features, clean design, and sound are amazing.

Dave

2019-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very nice upgrade from your basic turntable.

It is built very well and works flawlessly. I like the features of this turntable and it wasn't hard to set up. If you are looking for an upgrade from your basic turntable this is a nice one to have.

classicsam71

2019-07-24T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

I would never buy this again nor would i recommend it

I had to put it together myself and the instructions were unclear if i could give it a 0 star rating i would, ruined my birthday and i spent all of my money on good speakers to pair with it now they're useless. The only thing I can say is good is that it looks cool other than that it's terrible.

A P.

2019-02-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As good as you make it.

If Audio Technica doesn't know what they have, why should anyone else. I've added a Vessel Line Contact cartridge (one of the best). The arm should actually be called a universal (length) and same with the headshell (added silver to white turntable). It is as good as the equipment you use it with. I have a very good ($400) external phono pre-amp. The sound is as good as a $1000 turntable, and it's automatic. It has the best automatic drop (concise) I've ever seen on an automatic. Most people wouldn't treat an inexpensive turntable as it if isn't, but that's what makes me different. I added an acrylic mat to replace the stupid rubber one, and it improves the sound significantly and also stops vibrations from reaching the stylus. I highly recommend this turntable (with updates) as long as you don't get one with speed control issues, and that should not happen with a servo-controlled DC motor. I added an external on/off switch with hand controller to the plug end ($16) and it eliminates a main issue.

Audiolad

2018-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Just what I wanted for my first turntable

I have wanted a turntable for a few weeks and tried to do my homework. I am just starting out and just wanted something that I could play my Dad's old records on. This turntable has met all my expectations and for the price, this has been exactly what I wanted. Setup was easy and would recommend to others.

Birdy

2017-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Either I have slowed down or my turntable has sped up

I don't understand what has happened to my turntable.... LPs that I have known for years are running "Fast" .... not 45rpm fast... we're talking a speed that does not seem right... I'm considering taking CD releases of what I also have on vinyl and playing them side by side.... This just happened recently, no problems with the turntable until now.... I feel the tracks are rushed, the pitch is off on multiple LPs.... the whole thing is troubling. Please tell me how to adjust this turntable to a real 33&1/3 rate of travel.... something has changed on this turntable within one year of ownership. I wanted a fully automatic turntable, belt drive, like my old B&O that ran for almost 30 years. This turntable, after less than a year, has me wondering if I made a mistake buying an "affordable" turntable.

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Audio-Technica AT-LP3 Specifications

Turntable

Turntable

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  • Type

    2-Speed, 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 3kHz

  • Signal-to-noise ratio

    > 60 dB

  • Outputs levels

    "PHONO": 3.5 mV nominal at 1kHz, 5 cm/sec
    "LINE (MM)": 220 mV nominal at 1kHz, 5 cm/sec

  • Phono Pre-amp gain

    (MM): 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
    (MC): 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized

Tonearm

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  • Type

    Static balanced straight shaped with soft damping control

  • Effective length

    221.5mm (8.72")

  • Overhang

    19mm (0.75")

  • Maximum tracking error angle

    Less than 3 deg.

  • Stylus pressure adjustment range

    1 to 4 g

  • Applicable cartridge weight range

    14.5 to 20g (0.51 to 0.71 oz) (including headshell)

Cartridge

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  • Cartridge Type

    VM Dual Magnet

  • Recommended load impedance

    47,000 Ohms

  • Output voltage

    3.5 mV (mV at 1kHz, 5 cm/sec)

  • Stylus

    0.6 mil bonded conical

  • Cantilever

    Aluminum pipe

  • Tracking force range

    1.5 to 2.5 g (standard 2.0 g)

Headshell

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  • Headshell overhang adjustment

    8mm (0.31")

General

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  • Power supply requirements

    120V / 60Hz

  • Power consumption

    2W

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    17.13 x 13.90 x 5.04" (43.51 x 35.31 x 12.80cm)

  • Weight

    11.91 lbs (5.40kg)
    Cartridge: 5.0g (0.18 oz)
    Headshell: 11.1g (0.39 oz)

  • UPC Code

    4961310137922

About Audio-Technica AT-LP3

FEATURED REVIEWS

As good as you make it.

By Audiolad

If Audio Technica doesn't know what they have, why should anyone else. I've added a Vessel Line Contact cartridge (one of the best). The arm should actually be called a universal (length) and same with the headshell (added silver to white turntable). It is as good as the equipment you use it with. I have a very good ($400) external phono pre-amp. The sound is as good as a $1000 turntable, and it's automatic. It has the best automatic drop (concise) I've ever seen on an automatic. Most people ...

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Best turntable I have ever owned

By Dave

This is a great automatic turntable. The features, clean design, and sound are amazing.

The AT-LP3 fully automatic belt-drive turntable lets you take your analog listening experience to the next level with advanced features not typically found on automatic turntables. The balanced straight tone arm comes with a 1/2" mount universal headshell and AT91R Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge, giving you excellent high-fidelity performance, plus the option to use other moving magnet or moving coil cartridges of your choosing.

A hydraulically damped lift control allows the stylus to be precisely and safely lowered and raised at any point on a record. Yet the turntable also offers fully automatic operation, so you can simply press the Start button to begin play and the Stop button to lift and return the tone arm and shut off the turntable (the stop function occurs automatically when a record has played all the way through).

The AT-LP3 is constructed of anti-vibration damping materials that limits low-frequency feedback. Resonance is further reduced by the turntable's die-cast aluminum platter and accompanying 4 mm rubber damping mat. Equipped to play both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records, the AT-LP3 features a built-in switchable phono preamp and an attached dual RCA output cable that enable it be connected to a home stereo, powered speakers and other components whether they have a dedicated turntable input or not.

Audio-Technica AT-LP3 Features

  • Fully automatic belt-drive turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
  • Balanced straight tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and rest
  • Built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier with attached dual RCA output cable
  • Switchable pre-amp modes for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges
  • 1/2" mount universal headshell with AT91R Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge and long-life diamond stylus
  • Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with 4 mm thick rubber mat
  • Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
  • Includes 45 RPM adapter and removable hinged dust cover

What's in the box:

  • Audio-Technica AT-LP3 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable
  • Rubber Mat
  • Dust Cover
  • Platter (with Drive Belt)
  • Counterweight
  • Headshell (AT-HS3) with VM Stereo Cartridge (AT91R)
  • 45 RPM Adapter
  • Power Cable
  • Audio-Technica 1 Year Limited Warranty