Pro-Ject X1 B Turntable - Gloss White

Feature-Packed Turntable with Electronic Speed Change, Pick it PRO B Cartridge, and More

The X1 B turntable is a feature packed turntable from Pro-Ject that's designed with high performance in mind. It includes electronic speed change, an advanced tonearm, a high-mass 3.3 lb., 0.78"-thick resonance-free acrylic record platter, and much more.

This version of the X1 B comes with Pro-Ject's Pick it PRO B moving magnet phono cartridge, factory installed. So, you can start enjoying your turntable right away.

"Pro-Ject is Really, Really Onto Something Here"

"We all have different itches that need scratching with our systems and this one scratches mine in a way that would probably set my leg spasming," reports Ed Selley, avforums.com, April 13, 2023. "I love vinyl as a medium and have done for over twenty years but I’ve been engaged in a - not inconsequentially expensive - war with noise for most of that time. The X1B and S3B [phono preamp] arrive like a sort of cheat code; by using different rules they do things that are normally the preserve of the high end. Pro-Ject is really, really onto something here."

High-End Tonearm

The X1 B uses a two-layer, 8.6" carbon / aluminum tonearm for both maximum rigidity and optimal armtube damping. The ultra-low-friction four-pinpoint tonearm bearing guarantees precise, stable, and accurate tracking. The one-piece design resists vibration and eliminates the extra break in the signal caused by a detachable headshell.

Tonearm height can be continuously adjusted by loosening and retightening two screws, allowing for use of your preferred turntable mat and / or for any phono cartridge that strikes your fancy. Experimenting with VTA and azimuth settings is recommended when it comes to fine-tuning cartridge positioning to optimize the sound quality.

The tonearm is an excellent fit for modern high-performance cartridges like the included Pick it PRO B. The TPE-damped counterweight reduces arm / cartridge resonance by as much as 50%, further illustrating how X1 B is designed for anyone who prioritizes the sound of their vinyl.

Includes Pro-Ject Pick it PRO B Cartridge

There's no need to buy or install a phono cartridge with this version of the X1 B. Included is Pro-Ject's Pick it PRO B moving magnet phono cartridge, and it comes to you pre-installed and aligned by the factory.

This is an excellent cartridge for the X1 B. Exceptionally lively and robust, it offers high-fidelity playback that is very detailed with low distortion.

Quiet Motor and Stable Speed

The X1 B's motor is ultra-quiet. To further enhance its performance, Pro-Ject designed a suspension for additional isolation. This allows the motor to run stably and isolates it from outside influences. Vibration is damped and eliminated, rather than being transferred to the chassis, platter, or cartridge.

The motor chassis is carefully balanced and suspended on a precision-tuned TPE belt. In this way, the motor chassis itself is decoupled from the main plinth for optimal performance. It is free-floating and horizontally level. The playback speeds are electronically controlled by a sophisticated DC / AC generator that guarantees the most accurate and stable rotation. Change between speeds easily with the push of a button.

With the supplied flat belt you can switch between 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm. With the included round belt, you can toggle between 45 rpm and 78 rpm. Remember that 78 rpm discs require a 78-specific stylus that has a larger profile than conventional styli for 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, such as Sumiko's RS 78 stylus (optional, sold separately).

Massive Chassis, Perfect Platform

Structurally, the X1 B is supported by a large and heavy MDF chassis that reduces unwanted resonance to a nearly imperceptible level. Due to its mass, X1 B enables vinyl reproduction to be more detailed and precise. The plinth stands on height-adjustable, TPE-damped aluminum feet for precise leveling and optimal isolation.

The X1 B's MDF plinth is coated with eight layers of paint and polished by hand to achieve a beautiful finish. The new X1 B is entirely handmade in Europe using only premium materials that meet the highest standards in quality.

Mini XLR and RCA Outputs

The X1 B offers both an RCA phono output and a 5-pin mini XLR output, giving you great flexibility when pairing it with a quality cable. Pro-Ject makes pairing easy by including Pro-Ject's high-quality Connect it E RCA / ground phono cable set, which is semi-balanced, low in capacitance and thoroughly shielded.

Product Features

Electronic speed control (33 / 45 rpm)
Pro-Ject Pick it PRO B moving magnet phono cartridge, pre-installed and aligned by the factory
8.6" one-piece carbon-wrapped aluminum tonearm
TPE-damped counterweight
Azimuth and VTA adjustment
High-mass 3.3 lb., 0.78"-thick resonance-free acrylic record platter
High-precision sub-platter design
Stainless steel platter bearing with bronze bushing
Teflon 'mirrors' for lowest possible rumble and noise
Thick CNC-machined plinth of top-quality MDF
Finished in luxurious eight-layer paint or real-wood veneer
Shielded semi-symmetrical low-capacitance phono cable
Height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum isolation feet
RCA phono output and 5-pin mini XLR output
Handmade in Europe

Product Specs

Speeds: 33/45rpm, 45/78rpm (flat, round belts)
Speed variance: ±0.30% (33 rpm), ±0.25% (45 rpm)
Wow and flutter: ±0.15% (33 rpm), ±0.13% (45 rpm)
Effective tonearm mass: 10g
Effective tonearm length: 8.6" (218.5mm)
Overhang: 18mm
Power consumption: 5W/0.3W standby mode
Outboard power supply: 15V/0.8A DC universal power supply
Dimensions (lid closed): 16.34" x 5.31" x 13.19"
Weight: 15.43 lb.

"We all have different itches that need scratching with our systems and this one scratches mine in a way that would probably set my leg spasming. I love vinyl as a medium and have done for over twenty years but I’ve been engaged in a - not inconsequentially expensive - war with noise for most of that time. The X1B and S3B [phono preamp] arrive like a sort of cheat code; by using different rules they do things that are normally the preserve of the high end. Pro-Ject is really, really onto something here."

- Ed Selley, avforums.com, April 13, 2023.

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