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Pro-Ject X2

Manual belt-drive turntable with pre-mounted cartridge (Satin Black)

Item # 252X2SB

This 'table features solid build quality and a superior, factory-installed Sumiko Moonstone cartridge.

This 'table features solid build quality and a superior, factory-installed Sumiko Moonstone cartridge.

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Item # 252X2SB

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About the Pro-Ject X2

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An extremely well-made turntable

The Pro-Ject X2 offers solid build quality and attention to sonic detail, with a heavy 12" acrylic platter that reduces resonance and noise, a one-piece carbon fiber/aluminum tonearm for superior rigidity, and a rugged MDF base with four adjustable aluminum feet. The motor is decoupled from base for reduced vibration transmission. The 'table also features a stainless steel platter bearing with soft brass bushing and teflon mirrors for top performance.

An extremely well-made turntable

The Pro-Ject X2 offers solid build quality and attention to sonic detail, with a heavy 12" acrylic platter that reduces resonance and noise, a one-piece carbon fiber/aluminum tonearm for superior rigidity, and a rugged MDF base with four adjustable aluminum feet. The motor is decoupled from base for reduced vibration transmission. The 'table also features a stainless steel platter bearing with soft brass bushing and teflon mirrors for top performance.

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The Sumiko Moonstone phono cartridge may look like others on the outside, but it really makes a difference when you play your favorite vinyl. Its extremely efficient design produces superior stereo separation and an amazing frequency response of 12-33,000 Hz. Don't your cherished records — and your ears — deserve that kind of love?

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Product highlights:

  • heavy 12" acrylic platter reduces resonance and noise
  • built-in precision Speed Box control with top-mounted electronic switch for easy speed changes (33-1/3 and 45 RPM; 78 RPM with belt change)
  • noise-reducing stainless steel platter bearing with soft brass bushing and teflon mirrors
  • one-piece 9" tonearm with carbon/aluminum sandwich construction for superior rigidity
    • adjustable azimuth and VTA (vertical tracking angle)
    • TPE-damped counterweight reduces arm-cartridge resonances
    • Kardan ultra-low friction precision tonearm bearing
  • includes pre-mounted Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet cartridge
  • medium density fiberboard (MDF) base with four adjustable aluminum feet
  • electronically regulated AC motor decoupled from base for reduced vibration transmission
  • speed variation: ±0.25% @ 33-1/3 RPM (±0.20% @ 45 RPM)
  • wow and flutter: ±0.12% @ 33-1/3 RPM (±0.1% @ 45 RPM)
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 70dB
  • frequency range (with included cartridge): 12-33,000 Hz
  • channel separation (with included cartridge): 30dB @ 1kHz
  • shielded low-capacitance phono cables included
  • gold-plated RCA audio jacks
Dimensions and warranty:
  • 18-1/8"W x 5-15/16"H (with dust cover down) x 13-7/16"D
  • weight: 22 lbs.
  • warranty: 2 years (1 year for the supplied cartridge)
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
  • requires a phono preamp or phono input on receiver or preamplifier
  • MFR # 9120097822178

What's in the box:

  • Turntable
  • Tonearm (pre-installed)
  • Catridge/Stylus (pre-installed)
  • AC power adapter (attached 6' DC cord)
  • 3 AC power plugs (US/UK/EU)
  • Platter
  • Sub-platter
  • Felt mat
  • Flat belt
  • Round belt
  • 4' Stereo RCA cable (w/ gounding wire)
  • 45 RPM adapter
  • Antistaking weight w/ post
  • Headshell weight
  • Counterweight
  • Dust cover
  • Belt tool
  • Cartridge Alighnment Protractor
  • 2 Hex-keys
  • Pair of gloves
  • Instructions For Use

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Features & specs

Features
Color Black
Operation Manual
Speeds 33-1/3, 45, 78
Drive Type Belt
Pitch Control No
Phono Preamp No
USB Output No
Bluetooth Built-In No
45 RPM Adapter Yes
Audio Cable Detachable
Power Cable Detachable (12-volt DC adapter)
Materials and Construction
Plinth MDF
Platter Acrylic
Tone Arm Shape Straight
Tone Arm Material Carbon Fiber/Aluminum
Tone Arm Lift Finger, Lever
Cartridge Info
Included Cartridge Moonstone
Cartridge Type MM
Removable Headshell No
Tracking Weight 2.0 g (20mN)
Frequency Response 12-33,000
Output Voltage 3.0
Load Impedance 47,000
Load Capacitance 100-200
Audio Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio 70
Wow and Flutter 0.12
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (Inches) 18.125
Height (Inches) 6.625
Depth (Inches) 13.9375
Weight 22 lbs.
Turntable Parts Warranty 2 Years
Turntable Labor Warranty 2 Years
Cartridge Parts Warranty 1 Year
Cartridge Labor Warranty 1 Year

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Features

Silent 3-Speed Motor System: The Pro-Ject X2 employs a sophisticated DC/AC generator board which combined with the convenient 3-speed control board (33-1/3, 45, or 78 RPM) to deliver clean and stable power to the silent motor system. The X2's motor chassis is carefully balanced and suspended on a precision tuned TPE belt; this way the motor chassis is effectively decoupled from the main plinth for optimal performance. It is free floating, horizontally completely level and able to operate at the highest performance levels. As a result, this silent motor suspension system eliminates any unwanted vibration from being transmitted to the turntable's chassis, platter, tonearm, or cartridge.

Note: The turntable supports 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds. Two belts are provided; see Instructions for which belt to use for what speed. 78 RPM records require an additional cartridge that is not included and sold separately (see Accessories Tab).

Moonstone MM Cartridge: The Pro-Ject X2 turntable is outfitted with a Sumiko Oyster Series Moonstone MM cartridge. This high-performance MM phono cartridge utilizes the powerful mechanically-generated electromotive forces of the moving magnet to help give your vinyl playback extra punch and convincing realism. The Moonstone cartridge is exceptionally well-balanced and dimensionally dense for breathtaking dynamics with a frequency response of 12-33kHz.. It features an aluminum cantilever, micron-elliptical stylus, and pure copper wiring.

Carbon/Aluminum Sandwich Construction Tonearm: The 9" carbon/aluminum sandwich construction tonearm is incredibly light and stiff, with improved resistance to external interference. This 9" tonearm and its upgraded bearing system delivers precise tracking, stability, and accuracy. The tonearm's one-piece design avoids vibrations caused by detachable headshells and the included TPE damped counterweight reduces arm-cartridge resonances by as much as 50%. The X2 can also be set for azimuth and VTA adjustment for greater flexibility. In addition, the X2's tonearm is an excellent fit for low compliance MC cartridges (sold separately).

Non-Resonant Acryl Platter: The X2's motor drives a new, heavy, non-resonant Acryl platter via a sub-platter drive system and a premium grade main bearing for smooth rotation. This is the perfect platform on which to place your precious vinyl records, guaranteeing absolute reliability in its performance and sonic character. The Acryl platter measures 30mm thick and weighs 4.4 lbs.

MDF Plinth with Adjustable Feet: Structurally, the X2 is supported by its large, heavy, dense and stiff MDF plinth, reducing unwanted resonances to almost imperceptible levels. By adding this extra mass, the X2 is even quieter, allowing the vinyl reproduction to become more detailed and precise. The X2's plinth is available in four finishes; a premium walnut wood veneer, a luxurious black 8-layer high gloss paint, or black or white eight-layer hand-polished satin paint. Height-adjustable, Aluminum/TPE sandwich construction feet help to level the turntable and effectively isolate it from the surface it is placed on.

Stereo RCA Outputs: Plinth mounted RCA output jacks allow for connection to the Phono Input of your receiver, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier. If your receiver does not have a suitable Phono MM input, a separate Phono Preamplifier (sold separately - see Accessories Tab) is required to connect the turntable to your receiver or amp.

Connect-IT E RCA Cable: The X2 turntable comes with Pro-Ject's Connect-IT E RCA cable; a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable with superior shielding that's optimized for turntable use. Compared to other digital and analog music sources, the signal coming from a turntable cartridge is very fragile in nature and cheap RCA cables often do not provide the ideal conditions for getting a phono signal to an amplifier. The Connect-IT E cable is purpose-designed for this exact application.

AC Power Adapter: The Pro-Ject X2 includes an external AC power adapter (with 6' cord) that plugs into the back of the turntable and into an AC wall outlet or surge protector (sold separately - see Accessories Tab).

Dust Cover: The Pro-Ject X2 comes supplied with a dust cover to prevent dust build-up on the turntable.

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3 questions already asked

Q
Anti Skate weight pin only has one slot assume that is pre set for Moonstone cart.?
[ KEN  Dec 09, 2020 ]
4 answers
A
The pin on the tonearm has only one slot. The pin on the tone arm mount has at least three slots. Each one of those slots is for a certain range of cartridge weights.
[ JAYME  Dec 13, 2020 ]
A
The pictures on Crutchfield only show the anti-skate support rod (the string just slips over that one slot so the weight will hang away from the arm), not the pin used to set the anti-skate which is on the back of the gimbal bearing. There are 3 slots or threads on the pin. According to the manual, which uses millinewtons as a measure of force, anti-skate can be adjusted between approximately 1 and 2 grams, with the 2 gram setting used for anything above 2 grams.
[ Christopher  Dec 11, 2020 ]
A
There are 3 grooves on the anti-skate weight pin. The included Moonstone cartridge needs to have the nylon loop on the middle groove. The manual explains the tracking force ranges for each of the 3 grooves on the pin.
[ ROBERT  Dec 11, 2020 ]
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YouTube the setup on this, there is a very detailed video, there is a separate brass prong that you screw into the tonearm with 3 grooves, the stock cartridge goes on the middle groove
[ CASEY  Dec 11, 2020 ]
Q
Hey guys, are the 9" tonearm(s) of the X2 and the new X8 the same? Related, can we purchase the X2 or X8 WITHOUT a cartridge? Thanks!
[ David  Oct 07, 2022 ]
1 answer
A
The tonearms are different between the two models. We do not currently offer the X8 without a cartridge.
[ ZACHARY  Oct 07, 2022 ]  Staff

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