Pro-Ject: XA B Balanced Acrylic Turntable
$1,699.00
<h4>📌 LAB POINTS</h4> <ul> <li>high-end X Series model with anti-resonant acrylic plinth</li> <li>balanced output ready with 5-pin DIN output + special balanced MM cartridge</li> <li>extended 10" one-piece aluminum tonearm w/ adjustable azimuth + VTA<br> </li> <li>pre-mounted <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/pro-ject-pick-it-pro-balanced-cartridge" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced MM cartridge</a> </li> <li>heavy die-cast aluminum platter w/ TPE damping</li> <li>upgraded TPE-damped height-adjustable metal feet</li> <li>Connect it Phono E 5P > RCA/ground cable included</li> <li>Record Puck E included</li> <li>dust cover included</li> <li>handmade in Europe</li> <li> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>note:</strong></span> a phono preamp is required for this turntable; to take advantage of the true balanced output, a <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/pro-ject-connect-it-phono-e-5-pin-mini-xlr-1-23m-4-ft-balanced-cable-for-xa-b-turntable" rel="noopener" target="_blank">balanced cable</a> (sold separately) & <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/pro-ject-phono-box-s3-b-balanced-phono-preamp" target="_blank">preamp</a> are required</li> </ul> <p class="faq-quote">"The XA B continues Pro-Ject's tradition of acrylic base turntables. Acrylic has both aesthetic + sonic virtues, including anti-resonance. However, through Pro-Ject's experience with the material, the company has learned to balance the characteristic (avoiding over-dampening) as seen with the inclusion of complementary aluminum components. The "B" in XA B refers to the turntable's balanced output which is achieved through the inclusion of the first ever balanced MM cartridge, the Pro-Ject Pick It Pro MM." - TTL</p> <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: yes</li> <li>detachable headshell: n/a</li> <li>body material: acrylic</li> <li>platter material: aluminum</li> <li>outputs: RCA phono, mini XLR</li> <li>removable RCA: yes</li> <li>dust cover: yes, hinged</li> <li>dimensions: 18.1" (w) x 5.1" (h) x 13.4" (d) / 460 x 130 x 340mm</li> <li>weight: 17.64 lb / 8 kg</li> </ul> <h4>📦 COMES WITH</h4> <ul> <li>pre-mounted cartridge</li> <li>dust cover</li> <li>felt record mat</li> <li>record weight</li> <li>RCA cable w/ ground wire</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</li> <li>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<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>