{"product_id":"pro-ject-x1-b-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject: X1 B Turntable","description":"\u003ch4\u003e📌LAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor future upgradeability: \"B\" model adds mini XLR balanced output (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enote\u003c\/span\u003e: to achieve true balanced connection, upgrade to MC cartridge + balanced phono stage required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 15.4 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6\" carbon fiber \/ aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes pre-mounted \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/pro-ject-pick-it-pro-balanced-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePick It Pro Balanced MM Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ($299 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss or real-wood veneer finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enote: a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/phonopreamp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephono pre-amp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis required for this turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔎WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE X1 OVER DEBUT CARBON\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 15.4 vs. the Debut's 10.9 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubstantially better tonearm: features upgrades in arm, gimbal, bearing, counterweight, and adjustability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacrylic platter upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebetter performing cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-reading\"\u003e↘ Read Our Lab Guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/blogs\/guides\/project-x-series-x1-x2-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePro-Ject X Series Review + Comparison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔑KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA phono + mini XLR output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavy, non-resonant acrylic platter (20mm thick \/ weighs 3.3 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-precision sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estainless steel platter bearing w\/ bronze bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelectronically-controlled speed, plays 33 \/ 45 \/ 78 rpm (note: 78 rpm belt included, cartridge change necessary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etonearm features fully-adjustable azimuth + VTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ede-coupled motor with re-designed suspension system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTPE-damped counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheight-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum isolation feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/AC power board drives precision AC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.3\"(w) x 5.3\"(h) x 13.2\"(d) \/ 415(w) x 135(h) x 335(d)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweighs: 7 kg \/ 15.4 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edustcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-installed Pick It Pro Balanced MM Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect-It E RCA cable with groundwire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/blogs\/guides\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge (comes installed on this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR \/ XLR, or RCA \u0026gt; Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers \/ amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshop all \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/collections\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePro-Ject True Balanced\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":53447585136979,"sku":"tr-1051-black","price":209.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":53447585169747,"sku":"tr-1053-white","price":209.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":53447585202515,"sku":"tr-1052-walnut","price":209.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8983\/3555\/files\/pro-ject-x1-b-turntable-pickitpro-black.jpg?v=1775809207","url":"https:\/\/vinylrecordcrate.com\/products\/pro-ject-x1-b-turntable","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}