Pro-Ject X8 Evolution Turntable with Quintet Black S Cartridge
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High-End Turntable with True Balanced Connection
The X8 - Pro-Ject's Best High End Designs Within Reach
The X8 is Pro-Ject's most affordable mass-loaded turntable yet. Positioned neatly between the X2 and Xtension 9, the X8 adopts and breaks down its bigger siblings' features to make mass-loaded high-end design principles more accessible than ever before.
True Balanced Connection
Pro-Ject are launching a whole line of new “True Balanced Connection” components that feature a balanced connection for your phono setup. The X8 is the first turntable to feature this new phono technology.
Balanced audio connections are terrific for minimising noise from external interferences, and moving coil cartridges are themselves naturally balanced signal transducers, so introducing a balanced connector on Pro-Ject's higher end turntables makes sense. The vivid stereo imaging and inky black silences you can expect from 'True Balanced' are a true step forward for anyone who loves great sound.
Hefty 5.1kg Platter
The X8 offers a heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter precision lathed from a single aluminium block and finely balanced. On the Xtension 9 and 10 you cannot really play around with using different mats due to the glued on vinyl top. The X8 comes with a standard felt mat, also allowing you to experiment with different material mats in the future and tailor the sound to your taste.
Precision Control
The chassis houses a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which, combined with the convenient speed control board, delivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor. Switching speeds is controlled with the simple touch of a button.
Key Features
- 'True balanced' 5-pin connection for a noiseless, pure audio signal with optional 5P to XLR cable upgrade
- Massive 5.1kg mass-loaded platter lathed from a single block of aluminium
- 9CC Evo carbon tonearm with internal damping and TPE damped counterweight
- Ceramic tipped, magnetically supported inverted bearing for perfect speed stability
- Button-controlled precision speed switching with built in speed control
- Height-adjustable machined aluminium feet with TPE damping
Specifications
| Speed: |
33, 45 (electronic speed change) |
| Drive principle: |
belt drive |
| Included phono cable: |
Connect it E 5P -> RCA, 1.23m |
| Aluminium feet: |
Height adjustable & TPE damped |
| Platter: |
massive 5,1 kg lathed aluminium & TPE damped |
| Platter bearing: |
inverted with ceramic ball tips and magnetic support |
| Wow & flutter: |
33: ±0,11%; 45: ± 0,10% |
| Speed drift: |
33: ±0,11%; 45: ± 0,09% |
| Signal to noise: |
73dB |
| Tonearm: |
9“ one-piece carbon-fibre tonearm |
| Effective arm length / mass: |
9“ (230 mm) / 8,5 g |
| Overhang: |
18mm |
| Included accessories: |
15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 7“ single adapter, felt mat, phono cable |
| Power consumption: |
5W / 0,3 W standby mode |
| Dimensions lid closed: |
465 x 150 x 350 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions lid opened: |
465 x 415 x 420 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight: |
15kg |
