Pro-Ject XA B Acrylic Manual Belt Drive Balanced Turntable with Pick Pro B cartridge

Product Overview

They take pride in how these turntables take advantage of both the aesthetic & sonic values of acrylic in hi-fi, but using acrylic in manufacturing is not as easy as you might think. True, it's anti-resonant, but the rest of the turntable must also lend itself to the sonic equation. Measurement & critical listening reveal that acrylic can actually over-damp sonics if it's not used thoughtfully. XA B uses an Aluminum tonearm & platter, the Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge & purpose-selected isolation feet to render music in a lively, dynamic & detail-rich manner... an experience that becomes doubly immersive when you decide to take the plunge into the world of balanced phono.

Premium Armtube

The XA B turntable features a premium 10“ one-piece Aluminum armtube. The single piece tube heightens rigidity while the 10" length widens the tonearm's arc, reducing tracing error. The low-friction 4-pinpoint cardanic bearing assembly guarantees precise, stable & accurate tracking. They have selected the Aluminum armtube over carbon fiber for its sonic merits when paired with the resonant frequency of the acrylic plinth. The tonearm also offers audiophiles full control over their adjustment parameters for fine-tuning of VTA & azimuth, encouraging various cartridges and/or record mats to achieve their desired sonics. VTA & azimuth are crucial adjustments in the scheme of cartridge performance & demand evaluation.

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