Pro-Ject X2

£1,199.00

The X2 is a luxury high-end turntable that delivers sonically and technically while maintaining a high aesthetic appeal, without an esoteric price tag

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Pro-Ject X2

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X2

The X2 is a luxury high-end turntable that delivers sonically and technically while maintaining a high aesthetic appeal – but without an esoteric price tag.

Employing Pro-Ject’s latest audio technologies, it stands apart in a market awash with “me-too” analogue products.

Structurally the X2 is supported by its large, heavy, dense and stiff MDF structure, reducing unwanted resonances to almost imperceptible levels.

By adding this extra mass, the X2 is even quieter than previous versions, allowing the vinyl reproduction to become cleaner and more precise.

Inside, it houses a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which, combined with the convenient speed control board (for automatic switching between 33 and 45 RPM as well as additional 78 RPM support), delivers clean and stable power to the silent motor system.

For even further improved performance, the motor is carefully balanced and suspended on a precision tuned TPE belt; this way the motor chassis is effectively decoupled from the main plinth.

In the X2, the motor drives a new, heavy, non-resonant Acryl platter via a sub-platter drive system and a premium grade main bearing for liquid smooth rotation.

This is the perfect platform on which to place your precious vinyl records, guaranteeing absolute reliability in its performance and sonic character.

The X2 also benefits from a super-stiff, precisely tempered Carbon/Alu sandwich construction tonearm with a wider tube, inspired by their superior The Classic turntable.

This 9” tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with improved resistance to external interference and better internal damping.

Finished as a one-piece, with no resonance-inducing headshell, the X2 tonearm can also be adjusted for accurate azimuth and VTA settings, allowing advanced analogue audiophiles to fine-tune more than ever before.

The tonearm is then supplied with a TPE-damped counterweight, further reducing cartridge/tonearm resonances.

The X2 is packaged to suit anyone who cares about how their vinyl sounds.

Supplied as standard with the popular Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge, manufactured by the cartridge experts at Ortofon specifically for Pro-Ject turntables, it can be ready to play within a few minutes of unboxing.

Also supplied in the box are a pair of Connect-IT E RCA cables; a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable with superior shielding that’s optimised for turntable use.

The turntable is then positioned on three height-adjustable, decoupling Alu/TPE sandwich feet for improved isolation from the structure it’s placed upon.

For safety when not in use, an acrylic dust cover is also included with the turntable.

The X2 is fine-tuned to focus on audio excellence.

It has all the features needed for convenient day-to-day use, but no superfluous add-ons that start to negatively impact the sonic character.

The end result is a highly engaging, musical turntable that delivers deep, detailed lows, crisp high frequencies and an engaging well-presented midrange.

But due to Pro-Ject’s advanced manufacturing experience, while delivering great sound the X2 is also a beautiful piece of engineering that can stand proud as the focal point in any home environment.

The X2 is available in four finishes; a premium walnut wood veneer, a luxurious black 8-layer high gloss paint, or black or white eight-layer hand-polished satin paint.

Key Features: X2

X2 Walnut
  • Luxury turntable without the esoteric price tag
  • Built-in electronic speed control for 33/45 rpm speed change (also supports 78 RPM playback)
  • Specially isolated, eletronically regulated precision drive motor with sub-platter system
  • Stainless steel platter-bearing with soft bronze bushing and teflon mirrors for minimal vibration
  • 9″ one-piece tonearm tube made from rigid carbon fibre and aluminium
  • TPE damped counterweight reduces arm-cartridge resonances by 50%
  • Tonearm supports azimuth and VTA adjustment, for advanced users
  • Ortofon 2M Silver super fast, super precise MM cartridge with silver coils and elliptical stylus profile
  • Heavy (2kg), resonance-free acrylic platter
  • Heavy (50mm thick), CNC machined MDF chassis with premium finish
  • Piano (Gloss) Black, Satin Black and White finish have luxury 8-layer paint and hand-polished finish
  • Walnut finish features real wood, satin-waxed veneer
  • Supplied with specially designed Connect-IT E phono RCA cables
  • Height-adjustable aluminium, vibration absorbing feet

Specifications X2

Speed: 33, 45, 78 (electronic speed change)
Principle: Belt drive
Platter: 30mm thick acryl, 2kg heavy acryl
Mains bearing: stainless steel
Speed Variance: 33: 0.25%
45: 0.20%
Wow & Flutter: 33: 0.12%
45: 0.10%
Signal to Noise: 70dB
Tonearm: 9″ carbon/aluminium sandwich
Effective arm length: 9″/230mm
Overhang: 18mm
Effective tonearm mass: 13.5g
Tracking force range: 0 – 30mN (18mN recommended for Pick-IT 2M Silver)
Included Accessories: 15V DC/800mA power supply
Dust Cover
Connect-IT E Phono RCA Cable
Feltmat
Power Connection: 110 – 240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 4.5W max / 0.3W standby
Dimensions (W x H x D): 460 x 150 x 340mm (lid closed)
Weight: 10kg
X2 Satin White

Additional information

Colour

Gloss Black, Satin Black, Walnut, White

Brand

Pro-Ject

Pro-Ject was founded in 1991, during the onslaught of the compact disc and CD players, with the mission to offer the best analogue experience for reasonable prices. In a time where the digital audio media had been on the rise, and vinyl was declared as outdated and dead, Heinz Lichtenegger kept his belief in the simple but best way to enjoy music – turntables Their aim is to get as many people as possible into the wonderful hobby that is HiFi audio and to deliver a real stereo experience for the lowest cost possible. The best way to start there is with a proper turntable. They want to give the customers back the right to choose what they need, without overblowing their products with unnecessary features. At Pro-Ject they strive to create astonishing products with impeccable value. They only use the best components for the price and manufacture their handmade goods solely in Europe. With an eye for future trends they are always trying to fit the needs of the market. With an unexpected hit-review of the Pro-Ject 1, the success-story began its first major chapter. With the gaining popularity and interest, more and more international distributors began to make Pro-Ject turntables available in their countries. Today they ship into more than 80 countries world-wide and are happy to share some of their passion with every customer. With cutting edge technologies and machines, they are able to create visually pleasing products without losing the eye for the finest details. In Czech Republic, they produce all their turntables from scratch, by hand and in house. From the tiniest screw to the chassis, everything is done by their technicians. A strict four step quality control ensures that everything works as intended. In Slovakia they manufacture micro sized high end audio components. By shrinking the cabinets to a miniature size, they were able to save costs and offer their customers a true price to performance relation.  

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