ProJect XA B Turntable with Pick It PRO Balanced Cartridge

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Meet the new ProJect XA B Turntable 

High End Sound & Exquisite Acrylic Plinth

 

ProJect are excited to introduce the beautiful XA B turntable as their newest addition in the X Line range.

Acryl turntables have always played a part of ProJect history, though using this material to build them is not as easy as one might think. Nevertheless, they accepted the challenge once again and the end result is a turntable that looks incredible but is still affordable.

The new XA B features a 10“ aluminium tonearm paired with a pre-adjusted Pick it PRO Balanced which perfectly complements the sound signature of the big acrylic plinth.

An acrylic dustcover, a high quality Connect it E Phono 5P / RCA cable and a Record Puck E are also included in the box. 

What is True Balanced?

The "B" in XA B stands for balanced. Balanced audio connections are standard among professional musicians, recording studios, and live concerts. It is essential to have a stable & interference-free connection as these signals, The significant advantage of a balanced connection is its ability to remove picked up noise and interferences.

The XA B comes with our balanced MM cartridge - the Pick it Pro Balanced - and a balanced 5P DIN phono output.

Cartridges are balanced signal transducers by nature! Due to the internal wiring of typical MM cartridges, until now, you needed to upgrade your turntable with an MC cartridge. But not with the new Pick it Pro Balanced! Our special Pick it PRO Balanced has been modified to access the entirety of that balanced signal.

Together with ProJect's separately available True Balanced Connection cables and true balanced phono stages - for example the Phono Box S3 B or DS3 B - you'll be able to access high-end features that were previously only available on the most expensive of turntable setups.

 
Premium Tonearm

The XA B turntable features a premium 10“ aluminium tonearm with a massive bearing construction. The ultra-low friction 4 pinpoint tonearm bearing guarantees a precise, stable and accurate tracking. ProJect use the one-piece aluminium tonearm tube instead of a carbon one, as aluminium complements the sound characteristics of acryl.

The full aluminium tonearm base offer you real audiophile features. It allows you to adjust both the azimuth and the vertical tracking angle (VTA). 

Setting and experimenting with the VTA & Azimuth is crucial in extracting every last bit of performance out of your cartridge.

Product Features

Adaptive anti-skating. Technically correct.
As the skating force varies between the inner and outer grooves of the vinyl record, the anti-skating mechanism adjusts accordingly.

Counterweight. TPE damped
The TPE insert decouples the counterweight from the tonearm and reduces resonances.

4 pin point bearing. Cardan ultra-low friction
The precise cardanic tonearm bearing with 4 stainless steel tips offers very low friction and best stability.

Pick it PRO Balanced. Ready for True Balanced Connection
Pre-adjusted Pick it Pro Balanced cartridge

Aluminium Platter. Anti-Magnetic
The heavy 1,7kg die-cast aluminium platter gets reworked and precision balanced in an extra step to obtain a perfect platter.

Record Puck E. Damping & Stability
Record pucks use weight to secure a playing vinyl record against the turntable platter. Sound performance will improve in timing and depth of sound.

33/45 RPM. Sophisticated DC/AC Power Generator
The playback speeds are electronically controlled with precision, which guarantees the most accurate and stable music reproduction. Change between speeds easily with the toggle switch.

Acrylic Chassis. A Clear View
The development of an acrylic turntable is more complex, but we accepted the challenge once again. The result is a wonderful sounding & looking, but still affordable turntable.

Height Adjustable Feet. Damped & height adjustable
The new XA B stands on three height adjustable damped feet to guarantee the perfect stand. By using 3 feet we are able to increase the stability on uneven surfaces, because a perfectly level turntable is essential for real high-end sound.

True Balanced. Unleash the full power
The XA B is ready for our new True Balanced Connection. Single-ended RCA connections, quite literally, only use half of your cartridge's output. With one of our new True Balanced phono cables wired to a Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, Phono Box RS or RS2 you'll be able to hear your MC cartridge in its entirety!

Handmade in EU, Since 1991
Made in Europe by a turntable factory with decades of experience. Clearly, expert craftsmanship dwells deep within the XA B. 

Technical Specifications

Speed
33, 45 (electronic speed change)

Drive principle
belt drive

Included phono cable
Connect it E 5P -> RCA, 1.23m

Feet
Height adjustable & TPE damped

Platter
1.7kg die-cast aluminium & TPE damped

Main bearing
Stainless steel/brass

Wow & flutter
33: 0.13% 45: 0.12%

Speed drift
33: 0.30%
45: 0.20%

Tonearm
10" aluminium

Effective arm length / mass
9“ (245 mm) / 10 g

Overhang
18mm

Included Accessories
15V DC / 0.8A power supply
dust cover
7“ single adapter
felt mat
phono cable
record puck

Power Consumption
4.5W /

Dimensions (lid closed)
460 x 130 x 340 mm (W x H x D)

Weight
6.3 kg net / 8 kg gross weight

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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