Pro-Ject: X2 B Balanced Turntable

LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable with oversized body for increased mass, extended 9" tonearm and Ortofon moving coil cartridge 
• "B" balanced model adds mini XLR balanced output (note: to achieve True Balanced Audio a balanced phono stage is required)
• increased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 22.2 lbs.
• extended 9" carbon fiber for better tracking / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades
• includes pre-mounted Ortofon Quintet Red MC Cartridge ($399 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 X2 B represents the top end of the series with additional upgrades in mass, tonearm length, cartridge, and mini XLR output with the ability to achieve true balanced sound." - TTL

X2 UPGRADES FROM THE X1

• more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 22 vs. X1's 15.4 lbs
• longer tonearm for better tracking (9" vs. 8.6")
• higher-end Ortofon moving coil cartridge

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: n/a
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: yes
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: MDF wood
• platter material: acrylic
• outputs: RCA phono, mini XLR
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 18.1" (w) x 5.9" (h) x 13.4" (d) / 460 x 150 x 340mm
• weight: 22 lb / 10 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• dust cover
• 45 adaptor
• RCA cable w/ ground wire

ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO

• True Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide here
• True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced
• True Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge
• True Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR / XLR, or RCA > Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp
  
• True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp
• shop all Pro-Ject True Balanced