Pro-Ject X2 B Turntable with
Ortofon 2M Bronze MM Cartridge
The X2 B utilises Pro-Ject's True Balanced connection to deliver music that's defined by incredible clarity and free of noise and distortion. When mounted with a moving coil cartridge and equipped with a 5-pin mini XLR cable, and connected to a Pro-Ject 'True Balanced' phono stage, the X2 B serves up thrillingly pure and precise analogue audio.
Heavy acrylic platter
The 30mm, 2kg platter of the X2 B makes for a highly stable and consistent playing ground for the 9" tonearm, allowing it to transpose the information in the grooves with minimal feedback or interference. More than just an eye-catching aesthetic feature, the translucent acrylic platter is a perfect companion to vinyl, making sure nothing extra is added to the sound so you can enjoy your records exactly as they were intended. The X2 B’s 2kg acrylic platter helps ensure smooth, accurate speed as well as further resisting unwanted vibrations.
Dense MDF plinth with gorgeous finish options
Every aspect of the X2 B is crafted to a premium standard, to ensure a sublime experience for all senses. The dense MDF plinth gives the X2 B a solid feel that reflects its quality construction, while also providing another line of resistance against unwanted vibrations that can spoil your music.
New Motor Suspension
On its own, a high-quality motor is relatively low-noise. However, to maximise its potential, we have enhanced the motor's suspension. With the X2 B, the motor chassis is precisely balanced and suspended using a TPE belt that has been fine-tuned for optimal performance. By decoupling the motor chassis from the main plinth, we have achieved exceptional performance levels.
Balanced Signals
Balanced audio connections are widely recognized in professional settings, such as recording studios and live concerts, due to their crucial role in providing stable and interference-free signals for heavily amplified signals. Similarly, when connecting your turntable to the phono preamplifier, it is essential to maintain a noiseless connection. One of the significant benefits of balanced connections is their ability to eliminate noise and interference picked up during signal transmission. Moreover, cartridges are naturally balanced signal transducers, making the True Balanced approach particularly advantageous since it utilizes the full potential of the cartridge's signal. In contrast, traditional single-ended RCA phono connections discard half of the signal.
X2 B - A True Balanced Turntable
The X2 B features both mini XRL and RCA outputs and includes our standard semi-balanced Connect it Phono E RCA cable. For a complete True Balanced setup, we offer a fully balanced mini XLR to mini XLR version (sold separately), combined with a balanced phono stage such as our Phono Box S3 B or DS3 B. This setup offers increased dynamics, reduced noise, and improved signal-to-noise ratios, effectively allowing you to hear elements of your music that were previously inaudible.
