Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution Turntable - Walnut Burl Satin - No Cartridge

Mass-Loaded and Magnetically Floating

The Xtension 10 Evolution takes Pro-Ject's mass-loading and floating-turntable design principles and combines them in one chassis, aiming for the open, suspended soundstage of a floating design without giving up the bass depth of a non-suspended one.

A sandwich platter, a magnetically decoupled subchassis, and the 10cc Evolution carbon-fiber tonearm all sit atop three magnetically repelled feet, built for listeners stepping up from Pro-Ject's smaller Xtension 9 Evolution model.

This version ships without a phono cartridge and without any built-in phono preamp, so the cartridge and its matching phono stage remain entirely yours to research, choose, and add later on.

A Sandwich Platter That Runs Ultra-Silently

A Perfect Alloy Platter, Damped and Balanced

Rather than using pure metal, which tends to ring, Pro-Ject built the platter from a damped alloy, glued a layer of recycled vinyl records on top as a built-in mat, then baked and precision-balanced the whole sandwich.

The result is a resonance-free, heavy platter that runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic-ball bearing, with magnetic suspension helping relieve pressure on that bearing throughout every single side you play.

Electronic Speed Control and the 10cc Evolution Tonearm

A built-in Speed Box DS switches electronically between speeds at the push of a button, with quartz regulation keeping the motor's drive signal clean and stable without any belt or pulley to reposition by hand.

The 10cc Evolution tonearm's conical carbon-fiber arm tube eliminates standing-wave reflections, while its Sorbothane-isolated base and four supplied counterweights comfortably accommodate cartridges weighing anywhere between 4 and 14 grams total.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Reviewing it for Hi-Fi+, Alan Sircom wrote that Pro-Ject decks like the Xtension 10 Evolution "don't do the whole fiddly obsessive-compulsive audiophile bit," calling the result "strongly recommended."

The Absolute Sound's Wayne Garcia admitted he "didn't expect to be as knocked over" as he was, praising a turntable that "hits all the right sonic notes, while bringing an intellectual and emotional connection to the music."

Who Is the Xtension 10 Evolution Best For?

• You want the open soundstage of a floating design and the bass of a non-suspended one — the mass-loaded, magnetically floating chassis is built to deliver both at once
• You already own a cartridge, or want to choose your own — nothing is pre-installed, so the decision and the setup are entirely yours
• You want push-button electronic speed control — the built-in Speed Box DS switches speeds without touching a belt
• You have, or plan to get, a capable phono preamp — this deck has none built in, matched instead to whatever cartridge you choose
• You want Pro-Ject's largest, highest-mass flagship — the Xtension 12 steps up both platter mass and tonearm length beyond this model

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Connect the included phono cable to an external MM or MC phono preamplifier, or to an amplifier with a compatible built-in phono input, matched to whichever cartridge you mount.

Cartridge choice determines what you need downstream: a moving-magnet design calls for a standard MM phono input, while a low-output moving-coil cartridge needs a phono stage with genuine MC support.

Pairs Well With

Where the Xtension 10 Evolution goes from here:

• Phono cartridges — this listing ships without one, so the tonearm is yours to fit with whichever suits your ears and your phono stage
• Phono preamplifiers — make sure yours matches whatever cartridge output you end up choosing
• Integrated amplifiers — pair with an amp that has a built-in phono stage, or add a separate preamp
• Audio racks — a strong, level shelf matters for a turntable at this weight and level

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Xtension 10 Evolution include a cartridge?

It doesn't. A compatible moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridge needs to be purchased and installed separately.

Does it have a built-in phono preamp?

It doesn't. You'll need an external phono preamp, or an amplifier with a phono input matched to your cartridge.

Can it play 78rpm records?

Yes, though it takes extra setup: playing at 78rpm means unscrewing the magnetic feet's restraining knobs, a step the electronic 33/45rpm switching doesn't require.

What cartridge weights will the tonearm accept?

The included counterweights support cartridges weighing between 4 and 14 grams.

Is a dustcover included?

Yes. A dustcover with adjustable hinges is included.

What's the warranty?

A two-year limited manufacturer warranty covers the Xtension 10 Evolution.

See It in Action

An independent review of the Xtension 10:

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