Pro-Ject: X1 Turntable w/ Olympia MM – Gloss Black Pro-Ject

📌LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
• our pick for best entry level high-end turntable
• 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 Olympia cartridge ($199 when purchased separately)
• high-performance feet provides isolation, each foot can be leveled
• hand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss finish
• 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.” – 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

• heavy, non-resonant acrylic platter, weighs 3.3 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
• 16.3″(w) x 4.9″(h) x 13.1″(d) / 415(w) x 125(h) x 335(d)
• weighs: 7 kg / 15.4 lbs.

📦COMES WITH

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