Pro-Ject is launching three new products!
Two phono boxes of the new DS3 and S3 series and a mass loaded turntable X8.
What makes them so special? All three components are balanced (have fully symmetrical connections).
Until now, this technology could only be found in the high-priced segment.
The X8 turntable adapt major technical features directly from the Xtension 9 and 10. You get the heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter, which is precision lathed and balanced out of a single piece of aluminium. It is supported by a neodymium magnet which decreases the load on the bearing. Considering the massively heavy platter, this leads to a smoothly rotating base for your vinyls and perfect speed stability.
The massive MDF chassis and the top of the line ProJect 9cc EVO carbon tonearm have been ported over to the X8 as well. The major differences to the Xtension 9 and 10 are found in the top of the main platter and the magnetic feet. Instead of the glued-on vinyl top on the platter we went back to the use of slip mats. The X8 comes with our standard felt mat. On the Xtension 9 and 10 you cannot really play around with using different mats due to the vinyl top. This customizability comes back on the X8 and offers a few more options to tailor the sound to your liking
The new feet are still made out of aluminium and are still height-adjustable. The magnetic suspension has been changed to a TPE damped technology, which is very effective in decoupling the X8 from the surface it is placed on. This is a great choice for a more budget orientated turntable as the new feet are faster and easier to set up than magnetic feet and also require less maintenance.
The X8 is available for MSRP 2.299 € (incl. VAT) with premounted Ortofon Quintet Blue.
The X8 is available for MSRP 1.999 € (incl. VAT) without a cartridge.
