Pro-Ject XA B

Pro-Ject XA B levysoitin

Olemme iloisia voidessamme esitellä kauniin Pro-Ject XA B -levysoittimen uusimpana tuotteena X-sarjassa. Akryyli on ollut aina osana Pro-Jectin historiassa. Akryylin käyttö levysoittimissa ei ole niin helppoa kuin luulisi, siitä huolimatta hyväksyimme haasteen ja jälleen kerran tuloksena on upean kuuloinen ja näköinen, mutta silti edullinen levysoitin.

Uudessa XA B:ssä on 10 tuuman alumiininen äänivarsi, johon on yhdistetty esiasennettu Pick it PRO Balanced MM -äänirasia.

Toimitukseen sisältyy korkealaatuinen akryylipölykansi, Connect It E Phono 5P / RCA -kaapeli sekä Record Puck E levyklamppi.

EISA 2024-2025 Paras levysoitin

Raati toteaa seuraavaa:

"On jotain taianomaista siinä, kun näkee vinyylilevyn pyörivän XA B -levysoittimen kirkkaan akryylialustan yläpuolella. Useita Pro-Jectin teknologioita hyödyntävä ja Euroopassa valmistettu XA B on näyttävä ja erittäin suorituskykyinen levysoitin. XA B:n jäykkä runko kätkee sisälleen puhtaat virtapiirit, elektronisen nopeudensäädön ja erittäin tarkasti istutetun alalevyn, jotka kaikki takaavat tasaisen ja luotettavan toiminnan.

Laadukas Pick it Pro Balanced -äänirasia on valmiiksi asennettu 10 tuuman äänivarteen, mikä tekee käytöstä helppoa ja tuottaa mukaansatempaavan äänentoiston ilman säätöhuolia. Koska sekä äänirasia että mini-XLR (balansoitu) lähtö mahdollistavat päivitykset, XA B on erinomainen valinta vinyylin ystäville nyt ja tulevaisuudessa."

• Premium 10” aluminium tonearm

• Pre-adjusted Pick it Pro Balanced cartridge

• Adjustable VTA & Azimuth

• Adaptive anti-skating mechanism

• Cardan ultra-low friction 4 pinpoint tonearm bearing

• Precision 1,7kg aluminium platter with TPE damping

• 5-pin DIN balanced output

• Connect it Phono 5P -> RCA cable included

• Acoustically inert transparent acrylic chassis

• DC/AC generator for clean and stable power

• Speed control with electronic speed switch

• Sub-platter with low 0.001 mm bearing tolerances

• Stainless steel platter-bearing with soft brass bushing

• TPE damped counterweight

• Special TPE damped height adjustable metal feet

• Record Puck E included

• Handmade in Europe

Premium Tonearm

The XA B turntable features a premium 10“ aluminium tonearm with a massive bearing construction. The ultra-low friction 4 pinpoint tonearm bearing guarantees a precise, stable and accurate tracking. We use the one-piece aluminium tonearm tube instead of a carbon one, as aluminium complements the sound characteristics of acryl. The full aluminium tonearm base offer you real audiophile features. It allows you to adjust both the azimuth and the vertical tracking angle (VTA). Setting and experimenting with the VTA & Azimuth is crucial in extracting every last bit of performance out of your cartridge.

Correct adaptive anti-skating mechanism

As the skating force varies between the inner and outer grooves of the vinyl record, our anti-skating mechanism adjusts accordingly.

TPE damped counterweight

The TPE insert decouples the counterweight from the tonearm and reduces resonances.

Cardan ultra-low friction 4 pin point bearing

The precise cardanic bearing with 4 stainless steel tips offers very low friction and best stability.

True Balanced

The new Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge is a revised version of the Pick it PRO which allows you a „True Balanced“ signal transmission. We teamed up with Ortofon to develop a balanced compatible MM cartridge - the first of its kind! The big advantage of a balanced connection is its ability to remove picked up noise and interferences. Our „True Balanced“ cable range offers you the perfect cable to connect your turntable to the Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B or our Tube Box DS3 B.

Use your XA B in balanced configuration to ignite the full potential! Get your True Balanced cable now!

High quality phono cable

Phono Box DS3 B Cables are not able to make your sound system sound better, but they ensure that every detail and information of the signal is transmitted to the dedicated receiving device. Tube Box DS3 B Connect it Phono 5P / RCA The included Connect it Phono E 5P / RCA is a high quality phono optimized cable. We focused on quality core materials like a copper conductor for a signal transmission without losses. Upgrade to

Heavy damped aluminium platter

The heavy 1,7kg die-cast aluminum platter gets reworked and precision balanced in an extra step to obtain a perfect platter. The heavy aluminum platter has a ring made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) on the inside that helps to dampen all resonances and thus minimize wow and flutter. The included Record Puck E provides an extra level of damping and stability. Record pucks use weight to secure a playing vinyl record against the turntable platter. By holding the two together, the sound performance of the turntable will improve, in timing and depth of sound.

Height adjustable damped feet

The new XA B stands on three height adjustable damped feet to guarantee the perfect stand. By using 3 feet we are able to increase the stability on uneven surfaces, because a perfectly level turntable is essential for real high-end sound.

Sophisticated DC/AC power generator

In all our turntables, we use a “cheap looking” switch mode power supply. We do this, as we use a precision DC-driven AC generator inside the turntable, which powers the motor. With this we create a completely clean new sine wave. This guarantees very clean power which results in enhanced speed stability.

The upgrade for your phono setup

A clean and stable power is necessary for your phono setup. The included power supply is already a good base, but we want to go further. The Power Box S3 Phono provides power for the XA B and also a Pro-Ject phono preamp. Its two outputs are specifically engineered to power ProJect turntables and phono preamps. The sophisticated DC filtration can have a dramatic impact on the sound quality. In addition to the sound improvements, Power Box S3 Phono also offers its users a cleaner cable solution, avoiding PSU and cable mess.

Technical specs:

Speed: 33, 45 (electronic speed change)
Principle: belt drive
Speed variance: 33: 0.30% 45: 0.20%
Wow & flutter: 33: 0.13% 45: 0.12%
Platter: 300mm, die cast aluminium platter + TPE damping Main bearing: stainless steel/brass
Tonearm: 10” aluminium
Effective arm length: 254 mm
Effective tonearm mass: 10g
Included accessories: 15V/0,8A DC power supply,
Dust cover, Connect it E Phono cable, feltmat
Power consumption: 4,5 watts max /< 0.3 watt standby Dimensions: 460 x 130 x 340 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 6,3 kg net / 8 kg gross weight