Order any turntable & cartridge in our Winter Warmers promo and we'll fit the cartridge at no extra cost. Cartridge Not Included High End Mass Loaded Turntable with True Balanced Connection The Pro-Ject X8 Evolution takes a number of design cues from Pro-Ject's high end Xtension9 and Xtension10 models and presents them at a more affordable price point. Utilising Pro-Ject's 'True Balanced Connection' the X8 is an outstanding entry into Pro-Ject's comprehensive line of turntables. The X8 - Pro-Ject's Best High End Designs Within Reach The X8 is Pro-Ject's most affordable mass-loaded turntable yet. Positioned neatly between the X2 and Xtension 9, the X8 adopts and breaks down its bigger siblings' features to make mass-loaded high-end design principles more accessible than ever before. True Balanced Connection Pro-Ject are launching a whole line of new “True Balanced Connection” components that feature a balanced connection for your phono setup. The X8 is the first turntable to feature this new phono technology. Balanced audio connections are terrific for minimising noise from external interferences, and moving coil cartridges are themselves naturally balanced signal transducers, so introducing a balanced connector on Pro-Ject's higher end turntables makes sense. The vivid stereo imaging and inky black silences you can expect from 'True Balanced' are a true step forward for anyone who loves great sound. Hefty 5.1kg platter The X8 offers a heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter precision lathed from a single aluminium block. The Xtension 9 and 10 didn't offer the ability to experiment with different mats because of the risk of over-damping when used with those models' vinyl-topped platter. The X8 allows you to experiment with a broad range of materials to tailor the sound to your taste. Precision Control The chassis houses a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which, combined with the convenient speed control board, delivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor. Switching speeds is controlled with the simple touch of a button. X8 Evolution Specs Speed 33, 45, 78 (electronic speed change) Platter 5.1 kg Lathed Aluminium & TPE Damped Drive Principle Belt Drive Tonearm 9" One-Piece Carbon Fibre Tonearm Full Technical Specifications Aluminium feet Height adjustable & TPE damped Wow & flutter 33: ±0,11%; 45: ± 0,10% Signal to noise 73dB Overhang 18mm Power consumption 5W / 0.3 W standby mode Dimensions lid opened 465 x 415 x 420 mm (W x H x D) Platter bearing Inverted with ceramic tip and magnetic support Speed drift 33: ±0,11%; 45: ± 0,09% Effective arm length / mass 9“ (230 mm) / 8,5 g Included accessories 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 7“ single adapter, felt mat, phono cable Dimensions lid closed 465 x 150 x 350 mm (W x H x D) Weight 15kg
