Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution Turntable - Pro-Ject Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution is a high-end turntable with a dense, resonance absorbing MDF chassis filled with steel pellets that add mass and further disperse resonance. Unique opposing-magnetic feet decouple the main plinth from its surface. The feet isolate the weighty 35 lbs of total turntable mass from external vibration thus combining principles of mass-loading & suspension. Instead of a purely aluminum main platter, Pro-Ject uses a special alloy that is also damped with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with a top layer of recycled vinyl for optimal record coupling. The final product subsequently benefits from a wonderful resonance-free, high-mass platter that runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic bearing (ball & plate) with additional opposing-magnetic force to eliminate bearing friction & rumble. Xtension 9 Evolution features high-precision quartz-generated electronic speed regulation with microprocessor control (Speed Box technology). Absolutely clean AC power is generated, which is then fed directly into a built-in synchronous motor. Decoupling from mains interference, quartz regulation and a dedicated filter circuit delivers far better speed stability and smooth, undisturbed motor operation. Speed selection between 33 and 45rpm is as simple as the push of a button.Inside the PlinthRPM 9 & 10 Carbon, Xtension 9, 10 & 12 Evolution, and Signature 10 & 12 use plinths that are more than meets the eye. These high-end turntables not only use multi-density fiber (MDF, which absorbs resonance), but inside the plinths are also “central gravity points” filled will steel pellets. Drawing harmful resonance to the central gravity point all but eliminates the potential for plinth and bearing noise to reach the tonearm and cartridge. Pellets are used as opposed to a solid alloy due to their dispersion effect where a solid alloy may resonate. This design heightens the overall mass of these turntables as well, a well-known approach to optimizing sonics.True Balanced – Get Blown AwaySetting us apart from the competition, all Pro-Ject turntables are configured for balanced operation.* Switching to balanced is no subtle upgrade and promises to redefine ‘reference’ sound quality in your turntable system. What’s needed to get there are a) a moving coil cartridge, b) a turntable with balanced phono outputs, c) a phono preamp with balanced phono inputs and d) a balanced cable carrying the phono signal from turntable to phono preamp. Typically a much more costly endeavor, Pro-Ject has changed that landscape by offering products that make the technology attainable to any serious listener.Xtension 9 Evolution comes equipped with a balanced 5-pin DIN phono output and can be run balanced with either DIN > XLR or DIN > mini XLR phono cables and a balanced phono stage. The turntable ships with a DIN > RCA phono cable for maximum compatibility out of the box (unbalanced dual single-ended RCA/ground is by far the most common connection type in phono). Balanced add-ons are sold separately. Browse options for balanced phono preamps & cables in the reel below!*Excluding turntables with built-in phono preamps.Tonearm Upgrades for Your Xtension 9 TurntableThe Xtension 9 Evolution turntable ships with the adept EVO 9 CC tonearm with ABEC 7 quality bearings & a one-piece carbon fiber armtube. The EVO 9 CA Premium tonearm is available as a drop-in upgrade (no soldering needed). It features a one-piece carbon/aluminum armtube, high-purity silver tonearm wire, an upgraded bearing assembly using stainless steel and an improved TPE-damped counterweight on a threaded stub. Explore even greater versatility with the EVO AS and EVO AS Premium tonearms. These are curved options with replaceable headshells- especially good for phono cartridge collectors. The EVO AS Premium receives the same upgrades as the EVO CA Premium mentioned above.What to expect in the box: Xtension 9 Evolution Turntable Product Details: Features Massive 16kg belt-drive turntable Mass-loaded MDF plinth (cutout filled with steel pellets) Plinth floats on opposing-magnetic suspension in isolation feet Precision-balanced TPE-damped aluminum platter Integrated vinyl mat atop record platter Inverted ceramic ball bearing w/ opposing-magnetic support 800g Pro-Ject Record Puck included Electronic speed control (33/45rpm) EVO 9 CC tonearm w/ 1-piece carbon fiber armtube 4-pinpoint stainless steel cardan tonearm bearings (ABEC 7 quality) Dust cover included Handmade in Europe Specs Electronic speed change: 33/45rpm Speed variance max: ±0.09 % Wow and flutter max: ±0.1 % Signal to noise: 73dB Effective tonearm mass: 8.5g Effective tonearm length: 9″ (230mm) Overhang: 16mm Power consumption: 4W/0W standby mode Outboard power supply: 15V 0-0.8mA DC (set at 0.5mA) universal power supply Phono cable: Connect it E Phono DIN > RCA cable (DIN > XLR optional upgrade) Tonearm cable capacitance: 65pF/m Weight: 18 kg Dimensions: 35 × 46.5 × 18.5 cm Black Gloss Paint Version EAN: 9120050439092 Walnut Real Veneer (Satin) Version EAN: 9120071652012 Mahogany Real Veneer (Gloss) Version EAN: 9120050439108 Olive Real Veneer (Gloss) Version EAN: 9120050439115 Eucalyptus Real Veneer (Satin) Version EAN: 9120071652005 Palisander Real Veneer (Satin) Version EAN: 9120071651992 Red Gloss Paint Version EAN: 9120050435728 White Gloss Paint Version EAN: 9120050435704 Audiolab Stereo & Video Center
