This beautiful turntable now also features a fully balanced mini XLR output, which offers you a symmetrical connection to our new Phono Box S3 B or Phono Box DS3 B.

Structurally the X1 B is framed by its over-sized, heavyweight MDF structure. Inside the plinth, 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 quiet-running motor. For even further improved performance, the motor is decoupled from the main plinth using a new motor suspension system.

In the X1 B, the motor drives a purpose-made, 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 X1 B is also better than its predecessors thanks to the super-stiff, perfectly tempered Carbon/Alu sandwich construction tonearm, inspired by our superior The Classic turntable. This new 8.6” tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with improved resistance to external interference. Finished as a one-piece, with no resonance-inducing headshell, the X1 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.

True Balanced Connections

The interconnect cable between a record player and a phono stage is prone to pick up noise on the way. That noise and interference can stem from a lot of unavoidable sources, such as household applicances, wi-fi and bluetooth devices, other power cables and audio amplifiers. Unshielded (i.e. RCA) interconnects can amplify the picked-up noise and make it audible through your speakers, interfering with the pure musical signal.

Balanced (typically XLR) cable connections double the wires carrying the musical signal – with one side inverted. In this case noise still gets picked up by both wires, but with one side reversed. When the signals are re-joined at the phono stage, the picked-up noise is cancelled out by the opposing signals. The benefit of this is a louder, cleaner musical signal that has doubled in size with almost no remaining noise.

Important: To use our True balanced connection to your phono preamp, your X1 B needs to be upgraded with an MC cartridge.

Key Features:

• Pro-Ject's original turntable, now in its latest, best-ever form
• Built-in electronic speed control for 33/45 rpm speed change (also supports 78 RPM playback)
• Carefully isolated, eletronically regulated precision drive motor with sub-platter system
• Stainless steel platter-bearing with soft bronze bushing and teflon mirrors for minimal vibration
• 8.6" one-piece tonearm tube made from rigid carbon fibre and aluminium
• Benefits from Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connections concept
• Kardan, ultra-low friction 4 pin-point precision tonearm bearings
• Tonearm supports azimuth and VTA adjustment, for advanced users
• Pro-Ject Pick-IT S2 MM cartridge, designed by Pro-Ject and manufactured by Ortofon, delivers a highly dynamic, full sound
• Heavy, resonance-free acrylic platter
• Heavy, CNC machined MDF chassis with premium finish
• Piano (Gloss) 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