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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.
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.
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DRIVE PRINCIPLEPerimeter Belt Drive
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SPEEDS33 & 45 RPM
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SPEED VARIANCE (33 RPM)0.11 %
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SPEED VARIANCE (45 RPM)0.09 %
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WOW AND FLUTTER (33 RPM)0.11 %
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WOW AND FLUTTER (45 RPM)0.1 %
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MOTOR9V AC
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TURNTABLE SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO73 dB
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MAIN BEARINGInverted Ceramic Ball
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MAIN PLATTER MATERIALAluminium with TPE Lining
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MAIN PLATTER WEIGHT5.1 kg
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PLINTH MATERIALMDF
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TONEARM TYPEAdjustable
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TONEARM MATERIALCarbon Fibre
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EFFECTIVE TONEARM LENGTH230 mm
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OVERHANG18 mm
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EFFECTIVE TONEARM MASS8.5 g
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VTA ADJUSTMENTYes
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OUTPUT CONNECTION5-Pin Connector
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OUTPUT LEVELPhono Level
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EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY RATING15V-800mA DC
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MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION5 W
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DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)465 x 150 x 350 mm
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WEIGHT15 kg
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PRODUCTS INCLUDED
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Included
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Included