Pro-Ject: X1 B Turntable Pro-Ject

📌LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
• for future upgradeability: “B” model adds 5-pin mini XLR balanced output (note: to achieve true balanced connection, upgrade to MC cartridge + balanced phono stage required)
• increased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 15.4 lbs.
• 8.6″ carbon fiber / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades
• includes pre-mounted Sumiko Rainier cartridge ($149 when purchased separately)
• high-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled
• hand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss or real-wood veneer finish
• includes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable
• note: a phono pre-amp is required for this turntable

“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 next generation of the X-line is the ‘B’ series, providing a 5-pin mini XLR output with the ability to achieve true balanced sound.” – TTL

🔎WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE X1 OVER DEBUT CARBON

• more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 15.4 vs. the Debut’s 10.9 lbs
• substantially better tonearm: features upgrades in arm, gimbal, bearing, counterweight, and adjustability
• acrylic platter upgrade
• better performing cartridge

🔑KEY FEATURES

• RCA phono + 5-pin mini XLR output
• heavy, non-resonant acrylic platter (20mm thick / weighs 3.3 lbs)
• high-precision sub-platter
• stainless steel platter bearing w/ bronze bushing
• electronically-controlled speed, plays 33 / 45 / 78 rpm (note: 78 rpm belt included, cartridge change necessary)
• tonearm features fully-adjustable azimuth + VTA
• de-coupled motor with re-designed suspension system
• TPE-damped counterweight
• height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum isolation feet
• DC/AC power board drives precision AC motor
• made in Europe
• 16.3″(w) x 5.3″(h) x 13.2″(d) / 415(w) x 135(h) x 335(d)
• weighs: 7 kg / 15.4 lbs.

📦COMES WITH

• dustcover
• pre-installed Sumiko Rainier Cartridge
• Connect-It E RCA cable with groundwire
• 45 adaptor
• power supply