{"product_id":"pro-ject-x1b-balanced-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject X1 B Balanced Turntable","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePro-Ject X1 B Balanced Turntable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA belt-drive with 8.6\" tonearm and ships with Pro-Ject Pick it PRO B MM cartridge.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning X1 and X2 turntables feature height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum feet, massive plinths of top-quality MDF, solid acrylic record platters and one-piece carbon-fiber-wrapped aluminum tonearm tubes with precision bearings. Their motors are also shielded, TPE-isolated, and fed by the cleanest power delivered by Speed Box technology for push-button speed change and spot-on stability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 B has an effective tonearm length of 8.6″ with a 3.3 lb., 20 mm thick platter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGetting Balanced\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you put a moving coil cartridge on the X1 B, you are using its full ability to connect to a fully balanced phonostage. MC cartridges are inherently balanced, and when you’re ready to switch to the balanced experience, select your MC cartridge, add the mini XLR connecting cable, connect it to Phono Box S3 B or DS 3’s mini XLR input and you’re in for a treat. It's important to select a moving coil cartridge that perfectly matches your tastes and system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 B brings you one step closer to the balanced experience with the inclusion of Pro-Ject’s Pick it PRO Balanced MM phono cartridge. This is the first balanced-capable moving magnet cartridge on the market, also making it the most affordable option for balanced application. The cartridge represents collaboration between Pro-Ject and Ortofon. It was meticulously voiced to achieve a non-fatiguing sonic character while conveying impressive detail and spatial information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini XLR balanced phono output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6″ carbon-fiber-wrapped aluminum tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive acrylic record platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed changer \u0026amp; stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable TPE-damped isolation feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-Ject Pick it PRO B MM phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable arm height (VTA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33, 45, 78 RPM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed Variance (33, 45 RPM):\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.30%, ±0.25%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWow and Flutter (33, 45 RPM):\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.15%, ±0.13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Tonearm Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Tonearm Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6″\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption (Use, Standby):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 W, 0.3 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutboard PSU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 V\/0.8 A DC universal power supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WHD):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.3\" x 5.3\" x 13.2\" (415 x 135 x 335 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.43 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Piano Black","offer_id":42285579272376,"sku":"PRO X1B BLK","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42285579305144,"sku":"PRO X1B WHT","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Walnut","offer_id":42285579337912,"sku":"PRO X1B WAL","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/X1-B-Turntable-in-Gloss-Black_jpg.webp?v=1743611014","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/pro-ject-x1b-balanced-turntable","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}