Turntables — Pro-Ject X1 B

The X1 B is an accessible belt-drive turntable from Pro-Ject, opening up balanced connectivity options for music lovers at an affordable price point, equipped with a balanced output for minimum noise and wide dynamic range. The X1 B brings Pro-Ject's considered engineering to an accessible entry point into balanced-connection analogue playback.

Key specs that matter

Three speeds are supported - 33, 45, and 78rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor. A pre-installed tonearm comes fitted with a factory-mounted Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge. The platter is a 20mm-thick, 1.5kg heavy-acrylic design. At 415 x 125 x 335mm and 7kg, the X1 B maintains a manageable turntable chassis bringing balanced connectivity to an accessible price tier.

Sound and use context

Expect a low-noise, wide-dynamic-range performance reflecting the balanced output combined with the factory-matched Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge, bringing a meaningful connectivity upgrade to an accessible turntable.

Pairing

The balanced output requires a phono stage with balanced MM/MC inputs to exploit the X1 B's full connection potential, and the factory-matched cartridge comes pre-aligned.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's own broader X-series turntables offer more substantial balanced-output alternatives within the same considered engineering philosophy.