Project X1 B Turntable

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Original price was: £999.00.Current price is: £899.00. including VAT

The Project X1 B Turntable is a fantastic balance of fine sound quality, precision engineering, and elegant design. It features an anti-resonance design and a carbon tonearm with a Project Pick-IT PRO Balanced Cartridge. If you seek an authentic, engaging, and immersive vinyl experience, the X1 B is the turntable you’ve been waiting for.

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Description

The Project X1 B Turntable is the latest version of Pro-Ject’s original record player, still in the range after more than 25 years. The X1 is a cutting-edge turntable that brings high-end analogue technologies to a more affordable price-point. This beautiful turntable now also features a fully balanced mini XLR output.

  • Heavy resonance-free acrylic platter allows the music to shine through
  • Precision machined MDF plinth for reduced resonance transfer between components
  • Motor suspension belt keeps the motor mechanically isolated from the main plinth
  • Built-in speed control brings added convenience for easy changing between 33 and 45 RPM
  • Carbon Fibre and Aluminium tonearm tube is stiff and light with good electrical shielding
  • Factoury-mounted Pro-Ject Pick-It Pro Balanced moving magnet cartridge
  • Adjustable isolation turntable feet
  • True Balanced Connection Capable

Structure and Build

Structurally the X1 B is framed by its over-sized, heavyweight MDF structure. In the X1 B, the motor drives a purpose-made, heavy, non-resonant Acryl platter via a sub-platter drive system and a premium grade main bearing, for liquid smooth rotation. This is the perfect platform on which to place your precious vinyl records, guaranteeing absolute reliability in its performance and sonic character.

Motor and Speeds

Inside the X1 B plinth, it houses a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which, combined with the convenient speed control board (for automatic switching between 33 and 45 RPM as well as additional 78 RPM support), delivers clean and stable power to the electronically regulated precision drive quiet-running motor.

A new motor suspension system decouples the motor from the main plinth, further improving performance.

Improved Isolation

The turntable can be placed on three height-adjustable, decoupling Alu/TPE sandwich feet for improved isolation from the surface below. For safety when not in use, an acrylic dust cover is also included with the turntable.

The Tonearm

The X1 B is also better than its predecessors thanks to the super-stiff, perfectly tempered Carbon/Alu sandwich construction tonearm, inspired by our superior The Classic turntable. This new 8.6โ€ tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with improved resistance to external interference.

Finished as a one-piece with no resonance-inducing headshell, you can also adjust the X1 B tonearm for accurate azimuth and VTA settings, allowing advanced analogue audiophiles to fine-tune more than ever before. The tonearm then features a TPE-damped counterweight, further reducing cartridge/tonearm resonances.

Project Pick-IT PRO Balanced

Supplied as standard with a Pro-Ject Pick-IT PRO Balanced cartridge, perfectly delivering a highly dynamic, full sound, serving as the initial source in the pursuit of your true balanced system. Manufactured by the cartridge experts at Ortofon but voiced by the design team at Pro-Ject, the Pick it PRO Balanced is ready to play within a few minutes of unboxing.

Accessories

Supplied in the box are a pair of Connect-IT E RCA cables, a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable with superior shielding thatโ€™s optimised for turntable use. The turntable is then positioned on three height-adjustable, decoupling Alu/TPE sandwich feet for improved isolation. The Project X1 B also comes with an acrylic dust cover for safety when not in use.

The Finished Product

The X1 B truly represents the epitome of Pro-Jectโ€™s core philosophies. Due to the companyโ€™s extensive experience and meticulous manufacturing processes, theyโ€™ve put resources, time and effort into giving music lovers the best sound for their money, rather than cutting corners to save on costs. Available in three finishes; a premium walnut wood veneer or a luxurious black or white eight-layer gloss paint.

Technical Specifications

  • DRIVE PRINCIPLE: Sub-Platter Belt Drive
  • SPEEDS: 33, 45 & 78 RPM
  • SPEED VARIANCE (33 RPM): 0.3 %
  • WOW AND FLUTTER (33 RPM): 0.15 %
  • TURNTABLE SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 68 dB
  • MAIN PLATTER MATERIAL: Acrylic
  • MAIN PLATTER THICKNESS: 20 mm
  • TONEARM MATERIAL: Carbon Fibre & Aluminium Sandwich
  • EFFECTIVE TONEARM MASS: 10 g
  • OUTPUT CONNECTION: RCA or True Balanced MiniXLR
  • OUTPUT LEVEL: Phono Level
  • DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 415 x 125 x 335 mm
  • WEIGHT: 7 kg
Additional Information
Speed 33/45/78 (electronic speed change)
Principle Belt drive
Wow & flutter 33: 0.15% / 45: 0.13%
Platter 20mm thick 1.5 kg heavy acryl
Tonearm 8.6โ€ carbon/aluminium sandwich
Dimensions 415 x 125 x 335 mm (WxHxD)
Weight 7kg
Shipping and Returns
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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Pro-Ject products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a minimum period of 24 months.

For new electronics and turntables (not applicable to accessories) you can extend this guarantee to 36 months, customers must register at: https://register.project-audio.com (this offer of an extended warranty must be made within 4 months of date of purchase).

This guarantee applies to all Pro-Ject Products including Turntables and Turntable Accessories.Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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