Pro-Ject: X2 B Turntable

📌LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
• for future upgradeability: "B" model adds 5-pin 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 22.2 lbs.
• extended 9" carbon fiber for better tracking / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades
• includes pre-mounted ($149 when purchased separately)
• 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: a is 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 X2 B represents the top end of the series with additional upgrades in mass, tonearm length, cartridge, and 5-pin mini XLR output with the ability to achieve true balanced sound." - TTL

🔎X2 UPGRADES FROM THE X1

• more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 22 vs. X1's 15.4 lbs
• longer tonearm for better tracking (9" vs. 8.6")

🔑KEY FEATURES

• RCA phono + 5-pin mini XLR output
• heavy, non-resonant acrylic platter (30mm thick / weighs 4.4 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
• 18.1"(w) x 5.9"(h) x 13.4"(d) / 460(w) x 150(h) x 340(d)
• weighs: 10 kg / 22 lbs.

📦COMES WITH

• dustcover
• pre-installed Sumiko Rainier 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
• 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
• True Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-pin, mini XLR or XLR) connected from the turntable to the the preamp
• True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp
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