Version of the celebrated X1 model equipped with Pro-Ject 's innovative balanced phono connection, the
Integrated into the range of “True Balanced Connection” turntables from the prestigious and highly awarded Austrian firm, the X1B is the first model of the same to incorporate a balanced output with a Mini XLR connector, in order to guarantee full compatibility with the new preamplifiers of Phono Box S3 and Phono Box DS3 of the same brand.
It must be emphasized in this regard that the balanced connection provides substantial improvements to the reproduction of the delicate signals captured by the capsule of a turntable, by drastically reducing the noise present during their transmission to the electronics in charge of processing them.
Equipped with an 8'6” tonearm with an aluminum and carbon fiber body and an Ortofon Pick it S2 moving magnet (MM) pickup cartridge pre-adjusted at the factory (to benefit from the balanced connection, this cartridge will have to be replaced with a moving coil Pro-Ject , the .
Characteristics:
- Turntable with very high performance and exceptional quality/price ratio.
- Integrated into Pro-Ject 's “True Balanced Connection” range.
- Optimal balanced connection only with moving coil cartridges.
- Belt drive with engine block decoupled from the chassis.
- High-density MDF construction; Finished in 8 layers of paint.
- Use of high precision bearings in both the platter and the arm.
- Turning system made of stainless steel; high mass methacrylate plate.
- Counterweight acoustically treated with TPE to minimize vibrations.
- Electronic rotation speed control (33, 45 and 78 rpm).
- 8'6” arm with aluminum and carbon fiber sandwich structure.
- Possibility of adjusting the azimuth of the pickup capsule.
- Ideal for moderate and low compliance moving coil (MC) cartridges.
- Equipped with Mini XLR and RCA output connectors.
- Includes interconnection cable with semi-balanced 5-pin Mni-XLR to stereo RCA output.
- Equipped as standard with an Ortofon Pick it S2 moving magnet cartridge.
- Hand made in Europe.
- Dimensions: 415 x 125 x 335 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 7kg
Ask us if you want to take advantage of the True Balanced properties by connecting this turntable to a dedicated phono preamp with balanced input from Pro-Ject at a special price.
