Pro-Ject: X1 B Turntable

LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
• for future upgradeability: "B" model adds 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 Pick It Pro Balanced MM Cartridge ($299 value)
• 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 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

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: n/a
• cartridge: Pro-Ject Pick It Pro Balanced MM
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: MDF wood
• platter material: acrylic
• outputs: RCA phono
• removable RCA: n/a
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 16.3" (w) x 5.3" (h) x 13.2" (d) / 415 x 135 x 335mm
• weight: 15.4 lb / 7 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• dust cover
• 45 adaptor

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 (comes installed on this model)
• 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 to speakers / amplifier
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