PRO-JECT

X1 B turntable

Fancy a dose of nostalgia? If so, Pro-Ject has just the remedy. This cool Australian brand waves goodbye to digitalised downloads and online streaming. Instead, it welcomes the return of old record players where the sweet melody of your favourite vinyl can be played out both loud and true. Combining modern technology with retro influences, the brand offers a range of turntables that make your most-loved albums sound even better.

The X1 B is the latest version of Pro-Ject’s original record player, still in the range after more than 25 years. The X1 B is a cutting-edge turntable that brings high-end analogue technologies to a more affordable price-point. This beautiful turntable now also features a fully balanced mini XLR output, which offers you a symmetrical connection to our new Phono Box S3 B or Phono Box DS3 B.

Structurally the X1 B is framed by its over-sized, heavyweight MDF structure. Inside the plinth, it houses a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which, combined with the convenient speed control board (for automatic switching between 33 and 45 RPM as well as additional 78 RPM support), delivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor. For even further improved performance, the motor is decoupled from the main plinth using a new motor suspension system.

In the X1 B, the motor drives a purpose-made, heavy, non-resonant Acryl platter via a sub-platter drive system and a premium grade main bearing, for liquid smooth rotation. This is the perfect platform on which to place your precious vinyl records, guaranteeing absolute reliability in its performance and sonic character.

The X1 B is also better than its predecessors thanks to the super-stiff, perfectly tempered Carbon/Alu sandwich construction tonearm, inspired by our superior The Classic turntable. This new 8.6” tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with improved resistance to external interference. Finished as a one-piece, with no resonance-inducing headshell, the X1 tonearm can also be adjusted for accurate azimuth and VTA settings, allowing advanced analogue audiophiles to fine-tune more than ever before. The tonearm is then supplied with a TPE-damped counterweight, further reducing cartridge/tonearm resonances.

Key Features:
Pro-Ject's original turntable, now in its latest, best-ever form
Built-in electronic speed control for 33/45 rpm speed change (also supports 78 RPM playback)
Carefully isolated, eletronically regulated precision drive motor with sub-platter system
Stainless steel platter-bearing with soft bronze bushing and teflon mirrors for minimal vibration
8.6"" one-piece tonearm tube made from rigid carbon fibre and aluminium
Benefits from Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connections concept
Kardan, ultra-low friction 4 pin-point precision tonearm bearings
Tonearm supports azimuth and VTA adjustment, for advanced users
Pro-JectPick-IT S2 MM cartridge, designed by Pro-Ject and manufactured by Ortofon, delivers a highly dynamic, full sound
Heavy, resonance-free acrylic platter
Heavy, CNC machined MDF chassis with premium finish
Piano (Gloss) Black and White finish have luxury 8-layer paint and hand-polished finish
Walnut finish features real wood, satin-waxed veneer
Supplied with specially designed Connect-IT E phono RCA cables
Height-adjustable aluminium, vibration absorbing feet