Pro-Ject X8 Turntable
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- Official Hi-Fi Retailer since 1973
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Please note that used headphones (for hygiene reasons) and custom or special-order items cannot be returned. If you need assistance arranging a return, we’re always happy to help.
Product Summary
The Pro-Ject X8 is a premium belt-drive turntable designed for customers who want a serious step up into high-end vinyl replay without moving all the way into the brand’s largest and most expensive decks. Built around a heavy mass-loaded chassis, a substantial aluminium platter and Pro-Ject’s top-flight 9cc EVO carbon tonearm, it is aimed at listeners who want more authority, more refinement and a stronger long-term platform for a serious analogue system.
A big part of the appeal is the way it combines substantial engineering with real system-building potential. The heavy TPE-damped platter, magnetically assisted inverted bearing and precision electronic speed control are all designed to support smoother rotation and excellent speed stability, while the high-quality tonearm gives the X8 the kind of cartridge compatibility and upgrade scope that makes it attractive well beyond first setup.
It is also designed to feel like a meaningful upgrade in both performance and ownership. The damped, height-adjustable aluminium feet help reduce unwanted vibration, and the more ambitious construction gives the deck a calmer, more composed foundation than lighter designs can usually manage. For customers wanting a turntable with genuine high-end aspirations, strong upgrade potential and a more substantial approach to vinyl playback, the Pro-Ject X8 is a compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Mass-loaded design helps provide a more stable, more composed platform for serious vinyl replay
- Heavy TPE-damped aluminium platter is designed to reduce resonance and support cleaner, more refined sound
- Magnetically assisted inverted bearing helps the platter rotate more smoothly for strong speed stability
- 9cc EVO carbon tonearm gives you a high-quality platform for extracting more from your cartridge
- Electronic speed control makes switching between 33 and 45 RPM simple and convenient
- Damped, height-adjustable aluminium feet help reduce vibration and unwanted acoustic feedback
- Strong long-term upgrade potential makes it a very appealing deck for developing analogue systems
- Excellent option for customers wanting a premium turntable with a more serious, high-end feel
- 2 years manufacturers warranty, extended to 3 years if registered with Pro-Ject within 4 months of purchase
Technical Specifications
Turntable Details
- Product Type: Belt-drive turntable
- Speed: 33, 45 RPM
- Speed Change: Electronic speed control
- Tonearm: Pro-Ject 9cc EVO carbon tonearm
- Pre-Fitted Cartridge: Ortofon Quintet Blue (MC)
- Effective Tonearm Length: 230 mm
- Effective Tonearm Mass: 8.5 g
- Overhang: 18 mm
- Platter: Precision-balanced aluminium platter with TPE damping
- Main Bearing: Ceramic tipped, magnetically supported inverted bearing
- Feet: Height-adjustable damped aluminium feet
- Power Supply: 15 V DC / 0.8 A outboard power supply
- Power Consumption: 7 W max / less than 0.1 W standby
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 46.0 x 15.0 x 34.0 cm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 15.0 kg
What’s in the Box
- Pro-Ject X8 turntable
- Dust cover
- Connect it E phono cable
- Felt mat
- 15 V DC / 0.8 A power supply
- Product documentation
