The X2 is made for those who take great joy in the fine details, the build-quality, the high-grade materials and even more audio performance. Structurally, the X2 is supported by its large, heavy, dense and stiff MDF structure, reducing unwanted resonances to almost imperceptible levels. By adding this extra mass, the X2 is even quieter, allowing the vinyl reproduction to become more detailed and precise. No cartridge $2249 With Ortofon 2M Bronze $2849 With Ortofon Quintet Bronze $3299 Features Electronic speed control with 33/45 rpm speed change, which acts as "Speed Box" with ultimate speed stability Electronically regulated precision motor with improved damping construction for the least amount of vibration and noise Sub-platter with extremely low 0.001mm bearing tolerances Stainless steel platter-bearing with soft bronze bushing and teflon mirrors for lowest rumble and noise, and a stable, accurate speed transmission 9" one-piece tonearm tube with best internal damping by the ultra rigid carbon/alu sandwich construction TPE damped counterweight reduces arm-cartridge resonances by 50% Azimuth and VTA adjustement Pick it 2M Silver super fast, super precise MM cartridge with silver coils Resonance free, 2 kg heavy acryl platter Heavy, 50mm thick, highest quality CNC'd MDF chassis Luxury 8 layers of painting and hand-polished finish or real-wood, satin-waxed veneer Super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables - purpose designed by Pro-Ject Hight adjustable, alu machined, vibration absorbing feet Handmade in Europe The Chassis Starting with the chassis, Pro-Ject have crafted the X1 from MDF, rather than standard particle boards resulting in a better sounding and feeling turntable. This chassis is then finished with 8 layers of painting and a hand-polished finish, designed to look good and remain looking good, especially when compared to the commonly used foil painting techniques. The Motor The chassis houses a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which, combined with the convenient speed control board, delivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor. For improved performance the motor is decoupled from the main plinth using a new motor suspension system. The Sub-platter In the X1, the motor drives a new, heavy, non-resonant Acryl platter via a sub-platter drive system and a premium grade main bearing for liquid smooth rotation. This is the perfect platform on which to place your precious vinyl records, guaranteeing absolute reliability in its performance and sonic character. The Tonearm The X1 is also better than its predecessors thanks to the super-stiff, perfectly tempered Carbon/Alu sandwich construction tonearm. This new 8.6" tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with improved resistance to external interference. Finished as one-piece, with a non-resonance-inducing headshell, the X1 tonearm can also be set for azimuth and VTA adjustment, offering the flexibility that so many people are asking for. The tonearm is then supplied with a TPE-damped counterweight, further reducing cartridge-tonearm resonances. Specifications Speed 33, 45, 78 (electronic speed change) Principle belt drive Platter 30mm thick acryl, 2 kg heavy acryl Main bearing Stainless steel Speed variance 33: +/-0,25%; 45: +/-0,20% Wow & flutter 33: +/-0,12%; 45: +/-0,10% Signal to Noise 70 d - B Tonearm 9" carbon/aluminium sandwich tonearm Effective arm length 9"/230 mm Effective tonearmmass 13.5 g Overhang 18.0 mm Tracking force range 0 - 30m - N (18m - N recommended for Pick it 2M Silver) Included accessory 15V DC / 800 m - A power supply, dust cover, Connect it E Phono RCA cable, felt mat Power consumption 4.5 W max / 0.3 W standby Dimensions 460 x 150 x 340 mm (WxHxD) lid closed Weight 10 kg net