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X1 Turntable w/ Olympia Cartridge - Gloss Black - (Open Box Special)

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the step up above Debut Carbon Esprit, Sumiko Rainier cart
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Open Box / B-Stock Notes

  • exterior grade: 9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear
  • item cosmetic note: n/a
  • item function: ✔️ tested
  • item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
  • note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale

📌LAB POINTS

  • high-end audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge
  • our pick for best entry level high-end turntable
  • increased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 15.4 lbs.
  • 8.6" carbon fiber / aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades
  • includes pre-mounted Sumiko Olympia cartridge ($199 when purchased separately)
  • high-performance feet provides isolation, each foot can be leveled
  • hand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss finish
  • includes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable
  • note: a phono pre-amp is required for this turntable
  • EISA Turntable Award for best buy

"Pro-Ject's X Series is the next evolution of the Debut series. The series consolidates the price range above the Debut Series with features found on Pro-Ject super high-end turntables (increased mass, high-end tonearm, isolation feet, quality cartridge) while maintaining the convenience of electronic speed control and a pre-mounted cartridge." - TTL

🔎WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE X1 OVER DEBUT CARBON ESPRIT

  • more mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 15.4 vs. the Debut's 10.9 lbs
  • substantially better tonearm: features upgrades in arm, gimbal, bearing, counterweight, and adjustability
  • upgraded isolation feet that includes leveling feature
  • better performing cartridge

🔑KEY FEATURES

  • heavy, non-resonant acrylic platter, weighs 3.3 lbs
  • electronically-controlled speed, plays 33 / 45 / 78 rpm (note: 78 rpm belt included, cartridge change necessary)
  • tonearm features adjustable azimuth + VTA
  • de-coupled motor with re-designed suspension system
  • TPE damped counterweight
  • upgraded Kardan 4 point tonearm bearings
  • aluminum / plastic composite feet
  • DC/AC power board drives precision AC motor
  • made in Europe
  • 16.3"(w) x 4.9"(h) x 13.1"(d) / 415(w) x 125(h) x 335(d)
  • weighs: 7 kg / 15.4 lbs.

📦COMES WITH

  • dustcover
  • pre-installed Sumiko Ranier Cartridge
  • Connect-It E RCA cable with groundwire
  • turntable belt for playing 78 rpm records
  • 45 adaptor
  • power supply
UPC: 9120097825087

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