Pro-Ject: XA B Balanced Acrylic Turntable

LAB POINTS

• high-end X Series model with anti-resonant acrylic plinth
• balanced output ready with 5-pin DIN output + special balanced MM cartridge
• extended 10″ one-piece aluminum tonearm w/ adjustable azimuth + VTA
• pre-mounted Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced MM cartridge
• heavy die-cast aluminum platter w/ TPE damping
• upgraded TPE-damped height-adjustable metal feet
• Connect it Phono E 5P > RCA/ground cable included
• Record Puck E included
• dust cover included
• handmade in Europe
• note: a phono preamp is required for this turntable; to take advantage of the true balanced output, a balanced cable (sold separately) & preamp are required

“The XA B continues Pro-Ject’s tradition of acrylic base turntables. Acrylic has both aesthetic + sonic virtues, including anti-resonance. However, through Pro-Ject’s experience with the material, the company has learned to balance the characteristic (avoiding over-dampening) as seen with the inclusion of complementary aluminum components. The “B” in XA B refers to the turntable’s balanced output which is achieved through the inclusion of the first ever balanced MM cartridge, the Pro-Ject Pick It Pro MM.” – TTL

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: n/a
• cartridge: Pro-Ject Pick It Pro Balanced MM
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: yes
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: acrylic
• platter material: aluminum
• outputs: RCA phono, mini XLR
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 18.1″ (w) x 5.1″ (h) x 13.4″ (d) / 460 x 130 x 340mm
• weight: 17.64 lb / 8 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• dust cover
• felt record mat
• record weight
• RCA cable w/ ground wire

ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO

• True Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide here
• True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced
• True Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge
• True Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR / XLR, or RCA > Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp
• True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers / amplifier
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