{"product_id":"pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-w-sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject: X8 Evolution Turntable w\/ Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch4\u003e📌LAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epremium 'mass-loaded high-end' audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted moving coil cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and aluminum platter, turntable weighs 33.1 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pin mini XLR output (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enote\u003c\/span\u003e: to achieve true balanced connection a balanced phono stage + balanced 5P XLR cable required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextended 9\" carbon fiber for better tracking \/ aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes pre-mounted Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge ($499 when purchased separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprecision-balanced 5.1kg (11.2 lbs) aluminum platter w\/ TPE damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss or real-wood veneer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes dustcover and premium Connect it E 5P-RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enote: this turntable requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/collections\/phono-preamps-alpha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"The X8 is our most affordable mass-loaded turntable yet. Positioned neatly between the X2 and Xtension 9, the X8 adopts and breaks down its bigger siblings' features to make mass-loaded high-end design principles as accessible as never before.\" - Pro-Ject\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔎X8 UPGRADES FROM THE X2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore mass with similar footprint via larger body + heavier platter: 33 lbs total weight vs. X2's 22 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX8 comes w\/ Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Moving Coil cartridge pre-mounted, a huge step up from the X2 B's Sumiko Rainier (requires MC capable phono preamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavier 11.2 lb lathed aluminum platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔑KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebelt drive motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelectronically-controlled speed, plays 33 \/ 45 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eplatter: 5.1kg lathed aluminum \u0026amp; TPE damped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eplatter bearing: inverted with ceramic ball tips and magnetic support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9“ one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverhang: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einverted cardanic tonearm bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eheight-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum isolation feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emade in Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e18.3\" x 5.9\" x 13.8\" \/ 465 x 150 x 350 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eweighs: 33.1 lbs. \/ 15 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔧Blue Point No. 3 Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 13Hz–35kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutput voltage: 2.5mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eload impedance: 47k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echannel separation: 30dB (1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echannel balance: \u0026lt;1.0dB (1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estylus type: 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompliance: 12 x 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etracking force range: 1.8–2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecommended tracking force: 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecartridge mass: 6.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edustcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epre-installed Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epremium 5P semi-symmetrical RCA phono cable (DIN-RCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e45 adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/blogs\/guides\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio-guide\" 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\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":"Walnut","offer_id":53447585431891,"sku":"tr-1047-walnut","price":404.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":53447585464659,"sku":"tr-1046-white","price":404.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":53447585497427,"sku":"tr-1045-black","price":404.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8983\/3555\/files\/pro-ject-x8-walnut.jpg?v=1775809211","url":"https:\/\/vinylrecordcrate.com\/products\/pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-w-sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}