The technology highlights of the Xtension series at an accessible price

The X8 combines the sonic advantages of sub-chassis and mass-loaded turntables, offering an affordable entry into mass-loaded technology and the True Balanced connection variant. The 5.1 kg platter is precision-turned from a single piece of aluminum and dampened on the inside with a ring of TPE*. An inverted platter bearing with ceramic surfaces ensures absolutely precise and controlled rotation, while magnetic support using repelling neodymium magnets relieves the bearing of a large portion of the platter's weight, significantly improving its smooth operation.

The chassis is made of solid MDF. It stands on height-adjustable, TPE-dampened aluminum feet. This allows for perfect leveling on any surface and optimal decoupling from it.

The Pro-Ject X8 is also available as a SuperPack. The SuperPack differs from the standard units by including a factory-fitted cartridge.

The impeccably finished high-gloss surface in black or white, or alternatively the genuine walnut wood veneer, gives the turntable either a modern or classic touch.

Turntable

Chassis in high-gloss black, high-gloss white, and genuine walnut wood veneer
The massive high-density fiberboard chassis stands on three height-adjustable aluminum feet with TPE* dampening
The resonance-optimized, 5.1 kg platter is a sandwich construction consisting of a TPE*-dampened, polished aluminum platter with a felt mat (replaceable)
The inverted platter bearing consists of an upright stainless steel axle with a ceramic ball, upon which a sleeve with a ceramic bearing base rotates; supporting magnetic bearing with neodymium magnets carries a large portion of the load
Integrated motor control with electronic speed selection between 33 and 45 rpm
External power supply to protect against mechanical and electromagnetic interference
A transparent Plexiglas dust cover on hinges is included
Tonearm Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution

Straight 9-inch tonearm
The conical tonearm tube and headshell are manufactured seamlessly from carbon fiber
The tonearm tube can be rotated after loosening a screw. This allows for horizontal (azimuth) adjustment of the cartridge
The tonearm base offers an adjustment option for the vertical tracking angle (VTA)
Inverted tonearm bearing with ABEC 7 quality ball bearings
A 5-pin standard tonearm socket enables the connection of individual phono cables
Tonearm cable Pro-Ject Connect it 5P-E (length approx. 123 cm) included
True Balanced capable in combination with a fully balanced Pro-Ject Connect it 5P-XLR tonearm cable (sold separately)
Connection

Phono input on the amplifier or on an external phono preamplifier
Technical Specifications

Dimensions W x H x D: 465 x 150 x 350 mm, 465 x 415 x 420 mm (lid open)
SuperPack available with higher-grade equipment and discounted package price!

*TPE: Thermoplastic elastomer with high vibration dampening, similar to Sorbothane®

• Mass-loaded 15 kg belt-drive turntable
• Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution carbon tonearm
• Heavy MDF chassis
• Precisely balanced, damped 5.1 kg aluminum platter
• Inverted platter bearing with stainless steel spindle and ceramic ball tip, magnetically supported
• Electronic speed control 33/45 RPM
• Inverted cardan tonearm bearing uses four ABEC 7 quality stainless steel points
• Height-adjustable metal feet with TPE damping
• High-quality 5P, semi-symmetrical phono cable
• True Balanced 5P XLR cable available separately
• Dust cover included
• Finishes: Walnut, HG Piano Black, HG White
• Handmade in Europe

Speeds: 33 / 45 (electronic speed change)
Incl. phono cable: Connect it E 5P -> RCA, 1.23m
Aluminum feet: height-adjustable & TPE damped
Platter: solid 5.1 kg precision-turned aluminum
Platter bearing: inverted stainless steel spindle with ceramic ball tip, magnetically supported
Speed variance: 33: ±0.11%; 45: ± 0.09%
Wow & flutter: 33: ±0.11%; 45: ± 0.10%
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73dB
Tonearm: 9” one-piece carbon tonearm
Effective tonearm length/mass: 9” (230 mm) / 8.5 g
Overhang: 18 mm
Incl. accessories: dust cover, 7” single adapter, felt mat, 15V / 0.8A DC power supply
Power consumption: 5W / 0.3W standby
Dimensions, lid closed: 465 x 150 x 350 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions, lid open: 465 x 415 x 420 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 15kg

Herstellerangaben:

Audio Tuning Sales GmbH
Analog Way 1
A5 Business Park Mistelbach/Wilfersdorf
2130 , Mistelbach
AUSTRIA
info@project-audio.com

Verantwortliche Person:

ATR – Audio Trade HiFi – Sales Company LLC
Wallufer Strasse 2
65343 , Eltville am Rhein
Germany
pro-ject@audiotra.de