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PRO-JECT X8 Evolution Turntable

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.

$3,999.00
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Warranty Period : 2 years

True Balanced

The X8 is the first Pro-Ject turntable that utilises their new True Balanced Connection. Using one of the new True Balanced phono cables wired to a Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, Phono Box RS or Phono Box RS2 you'll be able to hear every ounce of detail that your moving coil cartridge produces. Utilising a fully balanced signal from a moving coil cartridge ensures that none of the information from the record grooves is lost, and that the noise floor and any audible interference is reduced to an absolute minimum.

 

Trickle Down Tech

The X8 takes a number of design cues from its high-end siblings, the Xtension9 and Xtension10. It features an ultra low-resonance mass-loaded MDF chassis, 9cc carbon fibre tonearm, and height-adjustable machined aluminium feet which decouple the turntable from the surface on which it's placed.

 

The Platter and Bearing Assembly

The X8 offers a heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter which is lathed from a single aluminium block. Meanwhile underneath the platter, a neodymium magnet offers opposing force to decrease the load on the ceramic-tipped bearing, ensuring outstandingly consistent playback of your favourite LPs.

 

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.

Features
  • Comes with counterweight (#46) suitable for cartridges weighing between 7 - 10g
  • 'True balanced' 5-pin connection for a noiseless, pure audio signal with optional 5P to XLR cable upgrade
  • Massive 5.1kg mass-loaded platter lathed from a single block of aluminium
  • 9CC Evo carbon tonearm with internal damping and TPE damped counterweight
  • Ceramic tipped, magnetically supported inverted bearing for perfect speed stability
  • Button-controlled precision speed switching with built in speed control
  • Height-adjustable machined aluminium feet with TPE damping
Specification
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Drive System
  • Belt drive
Playback Speeds
  • 33 rpm
  • 45 rpm
Speed Control
  • Electronic speed selection
Speed Variance
  • ±0.11% (33 rpm)
  • ±0.09% (45 rpm)
Wow and Flutter
  • ±0.11% (33 rpm)
  • ±0.10% (45 rpm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • 73dB
Platter
  • Precision-machined aluminium
  • 5.1kg mass
  • TPE damping
Main Bearing
  • Inverted bearing with ceramic contact point
  • Magnetic support
Chassis
  • MDF
Feet
  • Height-adjustable aluminium feet
  • TPE damping
Power Requirements
  • 15V DC, 0.8A (external power supply included)
Power Consumption
  • 5W Peak power consumption
  • 0.3W Standby
TONEARM SPECIFICATIONS
Tonearm
  • Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution
Tonearm Construction
  • One-piece carbon-fibre tonearm
Tonearm Bearings
  • Inverted cardanic bearing arrangement
  • Four stainless-steel tips mounted in ABEC 7 ball bearings
Effective Tonearm Length
  • 230mm
Effective Tonearm Mass
  • 8.5g
Overhang
  • 18mm
Tonearm Adjustments
  • Vertical tracking angle (VTA)
  • Azimuth
  • Tracking force
  • Anti-skating
OUTPUTS
Phono Output
  • 1x 5-pin DIN
  • Connect it E 5-pin DIN to stereo RCA cable supplied
Balanced Connection
  • Supports balanced phono connection
    • Requires a compatible cartridge, balanced phono cable and balanced phono stage
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Supplied Accessories
  • Dust cover
  • Felt mat
  • Connect it E 5-pin DIN to RCA phono cable (1.23m)
  • External power supply
  • Drive belt
  • Counterweight
  • Anti-skating weight
  • Single adaptor
  • Cartridge alignment protractor
  • 1.5mm and 3mm Allen keys
  • White cotton gloves
  • Setup guide
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions
  • 465mm Width
  • 350mm Depth
    • 420mm Depth (dust cover open)
  • 150mm Height
    • 415mm Height (dust cover open)
Weight
  • 15kg