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Pro-Ject X8 Turntable

Pro-Ject X8 Turntable

The X8 is a mass-loaded high-end turntable with features more commonly found at premium price points. From its over-sized, heavyweight wooden plinth, through to the precision-lathed, TPE-damped aluminium main platter, and on to the 9 Evolution tonearm finished with a Quintet Blue, it is a complete turntable solution for high-end audio systems in one box.

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THE X8 TURNTABLE

The X8 is a mass-loaded high-end turntable with features more commonly found at premium price points. From its over-sized, heavyweight wooden plinth, through to the precision-lathed, TPE-damped aluminium main platter, and on to the 9” Evolution tonearm finished with a Quintet Blue, it is a complete turntable solution for high-end audio systems in one box.

THE BUILD

The X8 draws inspiration from other high-end turntables in the Pro-Ject range. The thick, heavy MDF chassis is expertly shaped and finished to provide both a stylish aesthetic and a sturdy platform from which the key performance parts of the turntable can do their work.

DRIVE SYSTEM

The main platter is precision-cut from a single piece of aluminium and lined with a ring of rubber TPE damping to produce a heavy non-resonant base that contributes to highly accurate speed stability with very little fluctuation. The platter is mounted on an inverted ceramic-tipped main bearing, bolstered with magnetic support, for fluid rotation without resistance.

The platter is driven by a perimeter drive belt, connected to a low-noise AC motor. The motor is controlled by an AC generator with adjustable speed control for convenient switching between 33 and 45 RPM as well as a clean, low-noise power signal.

THE TONEARM

The X8 is pre-installed with Pro-Ject’s popular 9CC Evolution carbon fibre tonearm. The 9CC EVO can been found on many popular high-end turntables, and features a one-piece, tapered carbon fibre tonearm tube, mounted in a heavy-weight bearing block with high-quality ABEC 7 ball bearings. The tonearm is also VTA and azimuth adjustable for perfect cartridge mounting.

SUPPLIED CARTRIDGE

In the UK, the X8 is also supplied with the award-winning Ortofon Quintet Blue moving coil cartridge, as standard. The Quintet Blue is recognised for its detailed musical performance, and perfectly complements the X8’s own high-end ability.

ACCESSORIES AND FINISHES

The X8 is supplied with height-adjustable TPE-damped feet, a removable dust cover, a felt mat and a semi-balanced Connect-IT E 5P > RCA phono cable for easy set-up out of the box. It’s available in high gloss black, high-gloss white or real-wood walnut veneer finishes.

  • DRIVE PRINCIPLE
    Perimeter Belt Drive
  • SPEEDS
    33 & 45 RPM
  • SPEED VARIANCE (33 RPM)
    0.11 %
  • SPEED VARIANCE (45 RPM)
    0.09 %
  • WOW AND FLUTTER (33 RPM)
    0.11 %
  • WOW AND FLUTTER (45 RPM)
    0.1 %
  • MOTOR
    9V AC
  • TURNTABLE SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
    73 dB
  • MAIN BEARING
    Inverted Ceramic Ball
  • MAIN PLATTER MATERIAL
    Aluminium with TPE Lining
  • MAIN PLATTER WEIGHT
    5.1 kg
  • PLINTH MATERIAL
    MDF
  • TONEARM TYPE
    Adjustable
  • TONEARM MATERIAL
    Carbon Fibre
  • EFFECTIVE TONEARM LENGTH
    230 mm
  • OVERHANG
    18 mm
  • EFFECTIVE TONEARM MASS
    8.5 g
  • VTA ADJUSTMENT
    Yes
  • OUTPUT CONNECTION
    5-Pin Connector
  • OUTPUT LEVEL
    Phono Level
  • EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY RATING
    15V-800mA DC
  • MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
    5 W
  • DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
    465 x 150 x 350 mm
  • WEIGHT
    15 kg
  • PRODUCTS INCLUDED

  • Included
  • Included