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: aphono pre-ampis 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

• RCA phono + mini XLR output
• heavy, non-resonant acrylic platter (20mm thick / weighs 3.3 lbs)
• high-precision sub-platter
• stainless steel platter bearing w/ bronze bushing
• electronically-controlled speed, plays 33 / 45 / 78 rpm (note: 78 rpm belt included, cartridge change necessary)
• tonearm features fully-adjustable azimuth + VTA
• de-coupled motor with re-designed suspension system
• TPE-damped counterweight
• height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum isolation feet
• DC/AC power board drives precision AC motor
• made in Europe
• 16.3\"(w) x 5.3\"(h) x 13.2\"(d) / 415(w) x 135(h) x 335(d)
• weighs: 7 kg / 15.4 lbs.

COMES WITH

• dustcover
• pre-installed Pick It Pro Balanced MM Cartridge
• Connect-It E RCA cable with groundwire
• 45 adaptor
• power supply

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