THE X8 TURNTABLE

The X8 is a mass-loaded high-end turntable with features more commonly found at premium price points. From its over-sized, heavyweight wooden plinth, through to the precision-lathed, TPE-damped aluminium main platter, and on to the 9” Evolution tonearm finished with a Quintet Blue, it is a complete turntable solution for high-end audio systems in one box.

THE BUILD

The X8 draws inspiration from other high-end turntables in the Pro-Ject range. The thick, heavy MDF chassis is expertly shaped and finished to provide both a stylish aesthetic and a sturdy platform from which the key performance parts of the turntable can do their work.

DRIVE SYSTEM

The main platter is precision-cut from a single piece of aluminium and lined with a ring of rubber TPE damping to produce a heavy non-resonant base that contributes to highly accurate speed stability with very little fluctuation. The platter is mounted on an inverted ceramic-tipped main bearing, bolstered with magnetic support, for fluid rotation without resistance.

The platter is driven by a perimeter drive belt, connected to a low-noise AC motor. The motor is controlled by an AC generator with adjustable speed control for convenient switching between 33 and 45 RPM as well as a clean, low-noise power signal.

THE TONEARM

The X8 is pre-installed with Pro-Ject’s popular 9CC Evolution carbon fibre tonearm. The 9CC EVO can been found on many popular high-end turntables, and features a one-piece, tapered carbon fibre tonearm tube, mounted in a heavy-weight bearing block with high-quality ABEC 7 ball bearings. The tonearm is also VTA and azimuth adjustable for perfect cartridge mounting.

SUPPLIED CARTRIDGE

In the UK, the X8 is also supplied with the award-winning Ortofon Quintet Blue moving coil cartridge, as standard. The Quintet Blue is recognised for its detailed musical performance, and perfectly complements the X8’s own high-end ability.

ACCESSORIES AND FINISHES

The X8 is supplied with height-adjustable TPE-damped feet, a removable dust cover, a felt mat and a semi-balanced Connect-IT E 5P > RCA phono cable for easy set-up out of the box. It’s available in high gloss black, high-gloss white or real-wood walnut veneer finishes.

• DRIVE PRINCIPLE
  Perimeter Belt Drive
• SPEEDS
  33 & 45 RPM
• SPEED VARIANCE (33 RPM)
  0.11 %
• SPEED VARIANCE (45 RPM)
  0.09 %
• WOW AND FLUTTER (33 RPM)
  0.11 %
• WOW AND FLUTTER (45 RPM)
  0.1 %
• MOTOR
  9V AC
• TURNTABLE SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
  73 dB
• MAIN BEARING
  Inverted Ceramic Ball
• MAIN PLATTER MATERIAL
  Aluminium with TPE Lining
• MAIN PLATTER WEIGHT
  5.1 kg
• PLINTH MATERIAL
  MDF
• TONEARM TYPE
  Adjustable
• TONEARM MATERIAL
  Carbon Fibre
• EFFECTIVE TONEARM LENGTH
  230 mm
• OVERHANG
  18 mm
• EFFECTIVE TONEARM MASS
  8.5 g
• VTA ADJUSTMENT
  Yes
• OUTPUT CONNECTION
  5-Pin Connector
• OUTPUT LEVEL
  Phono Level
• EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY RATING
  15V-800mA DC
• MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
  5 W
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
  465 x 150 x 350 mm
• WEIGHT
  15 kg

• PRODUCTS INCLUDED

• QUINTET BLUE
  Included
• EVO 9 CC
  Included