{"product_id":"pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-open","title":"Pro-Ject X8 Evolution Turntable (OPEN)","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePro-Ject X8 Evolution Turntable with Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Cartridge (High Output)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA mass-loaded belt-drive with true balanced connection. Handmade in the EU.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-Ject X8 is now shipping with the highly acclaimed Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 high-output MC cartridge. This means that all you need for balanced operation is a 5-pin DIN to XLR, or 5-pin DIN to mini XLR cable, as well as a balanced phonostage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\nThe most affordable of Pro-Ject's mass-loaded line, the X8 offers a heavy, TPE-damped platter that has been precision lathed from a single block of aluminum, and is finely balanced. The platter sits on a ceramic-tipped bearing and the load on the point is reduced using a neodymium magnet, resulting in extremely low friction and world-class speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X8 has inherited the massive MDF chassis and the top-of-the-line Pro-Ject 9cc EVO carbon tonearm from its larger siblings. The height-adjustable feet are from  machined aluminum, and their TPE damping technology effectively decouples the X8. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrue Balanced Connection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X8 is the first of Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connection components. A balanced connection from turntable to phonostage helps to drastically reduce induced noise from Wi-Fi and phone networks, preventing it from becoming a part of the amplified signal. Note that the stock X8 comes with a semi-balanced connector, (five-pin to RCA), but a separately purchased five-pin to XLR will let you connect to balanced phonostages. This will give you better dynamics, less noise, and far greater signal-to-noise ratios. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 high-output MC cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Connect it E 5P -\u0026gt; RCA, 1.23 m interconnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for True Balanced Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass-loaded (11.2 lb, 5.1 kg) high-precision platter with TPE damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverted ceramic bearing with neodymium magnet load relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamped and height-adjustable metal feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in the EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33, 45 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belt drive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter (33, 45):\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.11%, ± 0.10%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9“ one-piece carbon-fiber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Arm Length, Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9“ (230 mm), 8.5 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 V DC \/ 0.8 A power supply, dust cover, 7“ single adapter, felt mat, phono cable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WHD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid Closed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.3\" x 5.9\" x 13.8\" (465 x 150 x 350 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid Opened:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.3\" x 16.3\" x 16.5\" (465 x 415 x 420 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 lb. (15 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"No Cartridge \/ Gloss Black","offer_id":53601267843256,"sku":"PRO-X8-BLK-OPEN","price":2159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/X8-Turntable-with-Blue-Point-3_jpg.webp?v=1771349964","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-open","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}