π LAB POINTS high-end X Series model with anti-resonant acrylic plinth balanced output ready with 5-pin DIN output + special balanced MM cartridge extended 10" one-piece aluminum tonearm w/ adjustable azimuth + VTA pre-mounted Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced MM cartridge heavy die-cast aluminum platter w/ TPE damping upgraded TPE-damped height-adjustable metal feet Connect it Phono E 5P > RCA/ground cable included Record Puck E included dust cover included handmade in Europe note: a phono preamp is required for this turntable; to take advantage of the true balanced output, a balanced cable (sold separately) & preamp are required "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 π KEY FEATURES motor type: belt-drive operation type: fully manual phono preamp: n/a speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM tonearm shape: straight counterweight setting: yes anti-skate setting: yes VTA / height adjustment: yes detachable headshell: n/a body material: acrylic platter material: aluminum outputs: RCA phono, mini XLR removable RCA: yes dust cover: yes, hinged dimensions: 18.1" (w) x 5.1" (h) x 13.4" (d) / 460 x 130 x 340mm weight: 17.64 lb / 8 kg π¦ COMES WITH pre-mounted cartridge dust cover felt record mat record weight RCA cable w/ ground wire ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO 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 here True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced True Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge 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 True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers / amplifier shop all Pro-Ject True Balanced