{"product_id":"pro-ject-x1-b-turntable-with-2-n-bronze-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject X1 B Turntable with 2M Bronze Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePro-Ject X1 B Turntable with 2M Bronze Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTrue Balanced Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e33 1\/3 \u0026amp; 45RPM electronic speed control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAcrylic Platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCarbon\/Aluminium Composite tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDesigned and built in Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLow-Resonance Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrecision DC Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSub-platter motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrue Balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 B utilises Pro-Ject's \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Balanced connection\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver music that's defined by \u003cstrong\u003eincredible clarity and free of noise and distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e. When mounted with a moving coil cartridge and equipped with a 5-pin mini XLR cable, and connected to a Pro-Ject 'True Balanced' phono stage, the X1 B serves up thrillingly pure and precise analogue audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced audio connections\u003c\/strong\u003e are widely recognised in professional settings, such as recording studios and live concerts, due to their crucial role in providing \u003cstrong\u003estable and interference-free signals\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavily amplified signals. Similarly, when connecting your turntable to the phono preamplifier, it is essential to maintain a noiseless connection. One of the significant benefits of balanced connections is their ability to \u003cstrong\u003eeliminate noise and interference picked up during signal transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moreover, cartridges are naturally balanced signal transducers, making the True Balanced approach particularly advantageous since it utilises the full potential of the cartridge's signal. In contrast, traditional single-ended RCA phono connections discard half of the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the chassis, Pro-Ject have crafted the X1 B from \u003cstrong\u003eMDF\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than standard particle boards resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003ebetter sounding and feeling turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e. This chassis is then finished with \u003cstrong\u003e8 layers of painting\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to look good and remain looking good, especially when compared to the commonly used foil painting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis houses a \u003cstrong\u003esophisticated DC\/AC generator board\u003c\/strong\u003e which, combined with the convenient speed control board, \u003cstrong\u003edelivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor\u003c\/strong\u003e. For improved performance the motor is decoupled from the main plinth using a \u003cstrong\u003enew motor suspension system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sub-platter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the X1 B, the motor drives a new, heavy, \u003cstrong\u003enon-resonant Acryl platter\u003c\/strong\u003e via a sub-platter drive system and a \u003cstrong\u003epremium grade main bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 B is also better than its predecessors thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003esuper-stiff, perfectly tempered Carbon\/Alu sandwich construction tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This new 8.6” tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with \u003cstrong\u003eimproved resistance to external interference\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished as one-piece, with a non-resonance-inducing headshell, the X1 tonearm can also be set \u003cstrong\u003efor azimuth and VTA adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the flexibility that so many people are asking for. The tonearm is then supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003eTPE-damped counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e, further reducing cartridge-tonearm resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 2M Bronze Cartridge \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2\u003cstrong\u003eM Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was optimized for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. 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