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Pro-Ject Previews Turntable with ‘First of its Kind’ Balanced Moving-Magnet Cartridge

Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 13, 2024

Austrian turntable specialist Pro-Ject is previewing a new belt-drive model that boasts a “first-of-its-kind” balanced, moving-magnet phono cartridge.

Slated to sell for $1,499 when it ships in the “late fall,” the XA B turntable features a clear acrylic base, a 10-inch one-piece aluminum tonearm, and a balanced 5-pin DIN output to “bring you one step closer to balanced operation.” Pre-adjusted at the factory, the phono cartridge is actually a revised version of the company’s Pick It PRO balanced cartridge in which “we re-route the grounding so it sends a symmetrical signal.”

To achieve a full “true balanced” connection, which boosts gain by 6 dB and “removes accrued noise and interference from the transmission line,” according to Pro-Ject, the turntable must be connected via a 5-pin DIN-to-XLR (or mini-XLR) cable to a balanced outboard phono preamp. Project offers several options, including the Phono Box S3 B ($499), Phono Box DS3 B ($799), Tube Box DS3 B ($1,099), and Phono Box RS2 ($1,999) phono stages.

Other highlights include a precision (0.001mm tolerance) bearing assembly, an adaptive anti-skating mechanism, a die-cast aluminum platter with a felt mat and stabilizing record puck, removable dustcover, and three damped metal-and-rubber isolation feet, two in the front and one in the back, all height adjustable.

Fine Sounds America plans to distribute the XA B turntable in the U.S. in the “late fall.” For more information on the new model click here.

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Submitted by casandra07 on August 16, 2024 - 12:00am

I was waiting for the Debut Pro to come off pre-order but after reading up and watching this I am going with the X1b. I am moving away from my Rega P3 + TT-PSU due to hum (rega grounding issues) & lack of azimuth/VTA controls (not as friendly for cart exploration geometry lite). The X1B reads like an excellent starting choice for future balanced out / MC cart options in the future as my budget affords it.

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