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.

• 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