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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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrtofon Quintet Red Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm\/sec | 0.5 mV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel balance | 1.5 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz | 21 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel separation at 15 kHz | 14 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency range at -3 dB | 20 - 25,000Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency response 20-20,000 Hz | +\/-2.5 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force | 65 μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral | 15 μm\/mN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylus type | Elliptical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylus tip radius | r\/R 8\/18 μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking force range | 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking force (recommended) | 2.3 g (23 mN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking angle | 20°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal impedance, DC resistance | 7 Ohm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended load impedance | 20 Ohm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge body material | ABS\/Aluminium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoil wire material | Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge colour | Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge weight | 9 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed control with electronic speed switch, delivering the ultimate speed stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance free, 1.5 kg heavy acrylic platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6” carbon\/alu sandwich tonearm with internal damping and TPE damped counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully isolated motor for less vibration and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Walnut TT with  Pick-It-Pro B Cartridge (Out of Stock - Backorderable)","offer_id":47795339165883,"sku":"KIT-CM-X1BWAL-2MBLK-XXX-XXX","price":2449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Piano Black TT with 2M Bronze Cartridge (Out of Stock - Backorderable)","offer_id":47795339198651,"sku":"KIT-CM-X1BWHT-2MBLK-XXX-XXX","price":2449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whhite TT with Quintet Cartridge (Out of Stock - Backorderable)","offer_id":47795394674875,"sku":null,"price":2449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/ProJect-X1-B-Turntabble-Walnut_TheAudioExperts.webp?v=1751198772","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/pro-ject-x1-b-turntable-with-quintet-red-cartridge","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}