{"product_id":"pro-ject-x2-b-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject: X2 B Balanced Turntable","description":"\u003ch4\u003e📌 LAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-end audiophile turntable with oversized body for increased mass, extended 9\" tonearm and Ortofon moving coil cartridge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"B\" balanced model adds mini XLR balanced output (note: to achieve True Balanced Audio a balanced phono stage is required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and acrylic platter, turntable weighs 22.2 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextended 9\" carbon fiber for better tracking \/ aluminum composite tonearm with several performance upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes pre-mounted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/ortofon-quintet-red-moving-coil-mc-cartridge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrtofon Quintet Red MC Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ($399 when purchased separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand-built construction, wood MDF body with multi-layer gloss or real-wood veneer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes dustcover and Connect-It E RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enote: a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/phonopreamp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephono pre-amp\u003c\/a\u003e is required for this turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"Pro-Ject's X Series is the next evolution of the Debut series. The series consolidates the price range above the Debut Series with features found on Pro-Ject super high-end turntables (increased mass, high-end tonearm, isolation feet, quality cartridge) while maintaining the convenience of electronic speed control and a pre-mounted cartridge. The X2 B represents the top end of the series with additional upgrades in mass, tonearm length, cartridge, and mini XLR output with the ability to achieve true balanced sound.\" - TTL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔎 X2 UPGRADES FROM THE X1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore mass with similar footprint via larger body + thicker platter: 22 vs. X1's 15.4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elonger tonearm for better tracking (9\" vs. 8.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher-end Ortofon moving coil cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-reading\"\u003e↘ Read Our Lab Guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/blogs\/guides\/project-x-series-x1-x2-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePro-Ject X Series Review + Comparison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\"\u003ch4\u003e🔑 KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emotor type: belt-drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoperation type: fully manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephono preamp: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espeeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etonearm shape: straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounterweight setting: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanti-skate setting: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTA \/ height adjustment: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetachable headshell: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody material: MDF wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplatter material: acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003eoutputs: RCA phono, mini XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremovable RCA: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edust cover: yes, hinged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 18.1\" (w) x 5.9\" (h) x 13.4\" (d) \/ 460 x 150 x 340mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 22 lb \/ 10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦 COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-mounted cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA cable w\/ ground wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/blogs\/guides\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR \/ XLR, or RCA \u0026gt; Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshop all \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/collections\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePro-Ject True Balanced\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":40683111481434,"sku":"tr-1048-black","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":40683111546970,"sku":"tr-1050-white","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":40683111514202,"sku":"tr-1049-walnut","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":42500526047322,"sku":"tr-1151-satinblack","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/project-x2b-black.jpg?v=1768326242","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/pro-ject-x2-b-turntable","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}