Other Products ｜Pro-Ject: X1 B Turntable

LAB POINTS

high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
for future upgradeability: "B" model adds mini XLR balanced output (note: to achieve true balanced connection, upgrade to MC cartridge + balanced phono stage required)
increased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 15.4 lbs.
8.6" carbon fiber / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades
includes pre-mounted Pick It Pro Balanced MM Cartridge ($299 value)
high-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled
hand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss or real-wood veneer finish

includes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable
note: a phono pre-amp is required for this turntable

"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
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE X1 OVER DEBUT CARBON

more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 15.4 vs. the Debut's 10.9 lbs
substantially better tonearm: features upgrades in arm, gimbal, bearing, counterweight, and adjustability
acrylic platter upgrade
better performing cartridge

↘ Read Our Lab Guide: Pro-Ject X Series Review + Comparison

KEY FEATURES

motor type: belt-drive
operation type: fully manual
phono preamp: n/a
cartridge: Pro-Ject Pick It Pro Balanced MM
speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
tonearm shape: straight
counterweight setting: yes
anti-skate setting: yes
VTA / height adjustment: n/a
detachable headshell: n/a
body material: MDF wood
platter material: acrylic
outputs: RCA phono
removable RCA: n/a
dust cover: yes, hinged
dimensions: 16.3" (w) x 5.3" (h) x 13.2" (d) / 415 x 135 x 335mm
weight: 15.4 lb / 7 kg

COMES WITH

pre-mounted cartridge
dust cover
45 adaptor

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 (comes installed on this model)
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
Brand:Pro-JectCategory:_STEREO-COMP-turntableSKU:tr-1051-blackTags:Lab Pick, Levels, Pro-Ject High-End, Pro-Ject True Balanced, Pro-Ject Turntables, Pro-Ject X Series, turntables, X1 / X2 / X-Series All Modelstype:Black, White, Walnut