Pro-Ject XA B Turntable
Today, Pro-Ject is proud to announce the latest addition to the ‘X’ lineup, the XA B, which aims to deliver the highest quality audio with a premium aesthetic, right out of the box. In addition to offering a ‘True Balanced Connection’ via the 5-pin DIN output, the turntable features a plinth constructed of transparent acrylic, a material that has existed in Pro-Ject’s repertoire for decades.
In turntable design & manufacture, thoughtful selection of materials is critical. Each material has its own resonant frequency that must blend well with the other materials involved. In the XA B development process, measurement and critical listening revealed that acrylic alone can potentially over-damp sonics. This is why we added the livelier-sounding 10” one-piece aluminum tonearm, die-cast aluminum platter, Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge and purpose-selected isolation feet. Together with the acrylic plinth, these materials render music in a lively, dynamic and detail-rich manner. With the simple addition of the proper cable and any of Pro-Ject’s Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, Tube Box DS3 B or Phono Box RS2 balanced phono preamps, listeners can take the plunge into the world of balanced phono. The following are balanced cable types that would do the trick: 5-pin DIN > Mini XLR or 5-pin DIN > XLR (depending on the phono preamp).
XA B was made to elevate any space with a modern aesthetic and deeply immersive sound quality. It will begin shipping in the U.S. market late Fall 2024, retailing for $1,499 USD.
XA B FEATURES INCLUDE:
Premium 10" one-piece aluminum tonearm
Pre-adjusted Pick it Pro Balanced MM cartridge
Adjustable VTA & azimuth
Adaptive anti-skating mechanism
Cardanic ultra-low-friction 4-pinpoint tonearm bearing
Precision 1.7kg aluminum platter with TPE damping
5-pin DIN balanced output
Connect it Phono E 5P > RCA/ground cable included
Acoustically inert transparent acrylic chassis
DC/AC generator for clean and stable power
Electronic speed regulation & speed change
Precision bearing assembly (0.001mm tolerance)
Stainless steel axle in soft brass bushing
TPE-damped counterweight
Special TPE-damped height-adjustable metal feet
Record Puck E included
Handmade in Europe