Pro-Ject: X1 B Turntable

by Turntable Lab

$1,399.00

<h4>📌LAB POINTS</h4> <ul> <li>high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge</li> <li>for future upgradeability: "B" model adds mini XLR balanced output (<span style="text-decoration: underline;">note</span>: to achieve true balanced connection, upgrade to MC cartridge + balanced phono stage required)</li> <li>increased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 15.4 lbs.</li> <li>8.6" carbon fiber / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades</li> <li>includes pre-mounted <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/pro-ject-pick-it-pro-balanced-cartridge" target="_blank">Pick It Pro Balanced MM Cartridge</a><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/sumiko-rainier-cartridge" target="_blank"></a> ($299 value)</li> <li>high-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled</li> <li>hand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss or real-wood veneer finish<br> </li> <li>includes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable</li> <li>note: a<span> </span><a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/phonopreamp" target="_blank">phono pre-amp</a><span> </span>is required for this turntable</li> </ul> <p class="faq-quote">"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</p> <h4>🔎WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE X1 OVER DEBUT CARBON</h4> <ul> <li>more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 15.4 vs. the Debut's 10.9 lbs</li> <li>substantially better tonearm: features upgrades in arm, gimbal, bearing, counterweight, and adjustability</li> <li>acrylic platter upgrade</li> <li>better performing cartridge</li> </ul> <div class="related-reading">↘ Read Our Lab Guide: <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/blogs/guides/project-x-series-x1-x2-review" target="_blank">Pro-Ject X Series Review + Comparison<br><br></a> </div> <h4>🔑 KEY FEATURES</h4> <ul> <li>motor type: belt-drive</li> <li>operation type: fully manual</li> <li>phono preamp: n/a</li> <li>speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM</li> <li>tonearm shape: straight</li> <li>counterweight setting: yes</li> <li>anti-skate setting: yes</li> <li>VTA / height adjustment: n/a</li> <li>detachable headshell: n/a</li> <li>body material: MDF wood</li> <li>platter material: acrylic</li> <li>outputs: RCA phono</li> <li>removable RCA: n/a</li> <li>dust cover: yes, hinged</li> <li>dimensions: 16.3" (w) x 5.3" (h) x 13.2" (d) / 415 x 135 x 335mm</li> <li>weight: 15.4 lb / 7 kg </li> </ul> <h4>📦 COMES WITH</h4> <ul> <li>pre-mounted cartridge</li> <li>dust cover</li> <li>45 adaptor</li> </ul> <h4>ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO</h4> <ul> <li>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 <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/blogs/guides/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio-guide" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> </li> <li>True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced</li> <li>True Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge (comes installed on this model)</li> <li>True Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR / XLR, or RCA &gt; Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp<br> </li> <li>True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers / amplifier</li> <li>shop all <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio" target="_blank">Pro-Ject True Balanced</a> </li> </ul>