{"product_id":"pro-ject-x1-turntable-w-2m-silver-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject X1 Turntable w\/2M Silver Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed control with electronic speed switch, delivering the ultimate speed stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance free, 1.5 kg heavy acrylic platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6” carbon\/alu sandwich tonearm with internal damping and TPE damped counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully isolated motor for less vibration and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Chassis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the chassis, Pro-Ject have crafted the X1 from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMDF\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than standard particle boards resulting in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebetter sounding and feeling turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e. This chassis is then finished with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 layers of painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to look good and remain looking good, especially when compared to the commonly used foil painting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Motor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis houses a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esophisticated DC\/AC generator board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich, combined with the convenient speed control board,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edelivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor\u003c\/strong\u003e. For improved performance the motor is decoupled from the main plinth using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew motor suspension system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Sub-platter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the X1, the motor drives a new, heavy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enon-resonant Acryl platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia a sub-platter drive system and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epremium grade main bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor liquid smooth rotation. This is the perfect platform on which to place your precious vinyl records, guaranteeing absolute reliability in its performance and sonic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Tonearm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 is also better than its predecessors thanks to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esuper-stiff, perfectly tempered Carbon\/Alu sandwich construction tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This new 8.6” tonearm design is incredibly light and stiff, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimproved resistance to external interference\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished as one-piece, with a non-resonance-inducing headshell, the X1 tonearm can also be set\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor azimuth and VTA adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the flexibility that so many people are asking for. The tonearm is then supplied with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTPE-damped counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e, further reducing cartridge-tonearm resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/pro-ject-audio-systems-x1-turntable\"\u003eHi-Fi News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The X1 gives its rivals a seriously hard time and for the true turntable enthusiast there's plenty of tweaking potential on offer too. More than just a worthy successor to the original, it's an accomplished design in its own right.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/interdyn.cmail19.com\/t\/j-l-ckjtylt-jkhkirnlt-h\/\"\u003e7Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinh Phan Duc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The X1 makes music in a happy, engaging and big-hearted way. It's an excellent low-cost turntable package with an upbeat sound. 9\/10\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/interdyn.cmail19.com\/t\/j-l-ckjtylt-jkhkirnlt-d\/\"\u003eAnalog Planet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Fremer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pro-Ject’s success means it can offer record enthusiasts more for less. The X1 is proof.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/interdyn.cmail19.com\/t\/j-l-ckjtylt-jkhkirnlt-i\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi Choice Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall rating - 5 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An impressive turntable package for the price.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/interdyn.cmail19.com\/t\/j-l-ckjtylt-jkhkirnlt-t\/\"\u003eEISA awards 2019-2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Buy Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereo.net.au\/reviews\/pro-ject-audio-system-x1-turntable-review\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereonet Applause Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pro-Ject’s new X1 is something of a star. This price point is where this company really excels, and the deck’s combination of sound quality, flexibility and ease of set-up and use is hard to beat.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":43098771226713,"sku":"PRO-X1XXXX-XX-2MS-BLK","price":1549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":43098771259481,"sku":"PRO-X1XXXX-XX-2MS-WAL","price":1549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1703\/3025\/files\/x1-black2m-silver.20251023.145049.png?v=1772069875","url":"https:\/\/www.todds.com.au\/products\/pro-ject-x1-turntable-w-2m-silver-cartridge","provider":"Todds Hi Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}