Pro-Ject: X2 Turntable – Matte Black Pro-Ject

📌LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
• increased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 15.4 lbs.
• extended 9″ carbon fiber for better tracking / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades
• includes pre-mounted Sumiko Moonstone cartridge ($299 when purchased separately)
• high-performance feet provides isolation, each foot can be leveled
• hand-built construction, real-wood, satin-waxed veneer
• includes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable
• note: a phono pre-amp is required for this turntable
• EISA Turntable Award for best buy

“Pro-Ject’s X Series is the next evolution of the Debut series. The series consolidates the price range above the Debut Series with features found on Pro-Ject super high-end turntables (increased mass, high-end tonearm, isolation feet, quality cartridge) while maintaining the convenience of electronic speed control and a pre-mounted cartridge. The X2 represents the top end of the series with additional upgrades in mass, tonearm length, and cartridge.” – TTL

🔎X2 UPGRADES FROM THE X1

• more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 22 vs. X1’s 15.4 lbs
• upgraded cartridge in the Sumiko line
• longer tonearm for better tracking (9″ vs. 8.6″)
• cartridge is (2) steps up in Sumiko’s Oyster line ($299 vs $149, when purchased separately)

🔑KEY FEATURES

• heavy, non-resonant acrylic platter, weighs 4.4 lbs
• electronically-controlled speed, plays 33 / 45 / 78 rpm (note: 78 rpm belt included, cartridge change necessary)
• tonearm features adjustable azimuth + VTA
• de-coupled motor with re-designed suspension system
• TPE damped counterweight
• upgraded Kardan 4 point tonearm bearings
• aluminum / plastic composite feet
• DC/AC power board drives precision AC motor
• made in Europe
• 18.1″(w) x 5.9″(h) x 13.3″(d) / 460(w) x 150(h) x 340(d)
• weighs: 10 kg / 22 lbs.

📦COMES WITH

• dustcover
• pre-installed Sumiko Moonstone Cartridge
• Connect-It E RCA cable with groundwire
• turntable belt for playing 78 rpm records
• 45 adaptor
• power supply