{"product_id":"pro-ject-x8-high-end-turntable-with-ortofon-2m-bronze-cartridge","title":"PRO-JECT X8 HIGH-END TURNTABLE WITH ORTOFON 2M BRONZE CARTRIDGE","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with counterweight (#46) suitable for cartridges weighing between 7 - 10g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'True balanced' 5-pin connection for a noiseless, pure audio signal with optional 5P to XLR cable upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive 5.1kg mass-loaded platter lathed from a single block of aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9CC Evo carbon tonearm with internal damping and TPE damped counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic tipped, magnetically supported inverted bearing for perfect speed stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-controlled precision speed switching with built in speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight-adjustable machined aluminium feet with TPE damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrue Balanced\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X8 is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efirst Pro-Ject turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat utilises their new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Balanced Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using one of the new True Balanced phono cables wired to a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, Phono Box RS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Box RS2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou'll be able to hear every ounce of detail that your moving coil cartridge produces. Utilising a fully balanced signal from a moving coil cartridge ensures that none of the information from the record grooves is lost, and that the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enoise floor and any audible interference is reduced to an absolute minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrickle Down Tech\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X8 takes a number of design cues from its high-end siblings, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXtension9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXtension10\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features an ultra low-resonance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emass-loaded MDF chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9cc carbon fibre tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheight-adjustable machined aluminium feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich decouple the turntable from the surface on which it's placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Platter and Bearing Assembly\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X8 offers a heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter which is lathed from a single aluminium block. Meanwhile underneath the platter, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eneodymium magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers opposing force to decrease the load on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eceramic-tipped bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring outstandingly consistent playback of your favourite LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePrecision Control\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, delivers clean and stable power to the quiet-running motor. Switching speeds is controlled with the simple touch of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: auto; grid-column-start: 1; grid-row-start: 2;\" class=\"max-w-2xl p-4 text-o-shadow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"features\" class=\"anchor features bg-grau my-md-5 py-3 py-md-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col _md:w-1\/2 _lg:w-1\/3 max-w-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-medium lg:leading-tight\" style=\"color: #0f0f0f;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-target=\"#specs-content\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head pointer row no-gutters\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"my-3 text-sm md:text-base\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33, 45 (electronic speed change)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eDrive principle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebelt drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eIncluded phono cable:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnect it E 5P -\u0026gt; RCA, 1.23m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eAluminium feet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustable \u0026amp; TPE damped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emassive 5,1 kg lathed aluminium \u0026amp; TPE damped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003ePlatter bearing:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einverted with ceramic ball tips and magnetic support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33: ±0,11%; 45: ± 0,10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eSpeed drift:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33: ±0,11%; 45: ± 0,09%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eSignal to noise:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9“ one-piece carbon-fibre tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eEffective arm length \/ mass:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9“ (230 mm) \/ 8,5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eIncluded accessories:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15V DC \/ 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 7“ single adapter, felt mat, phono cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5W \/ 0,3 W standby mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eDimensions lid closed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465 x 150 x 350 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eDimensions lid opened:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465 x 415 x 420 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"base:pr-2 md:pr-12 font-weight-bold\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRO-JECT","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":42309326569543,"sku":"PRO-JECT X8 WITH ORTOFON 2M BRONZE CARTRIDGE GLOSS BLACK","price":4728.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss White","offer_id":42309326602311,"sku":"PRO-JECT X8 WITH ORTOFON 2M BRONZE CARTRIDGE GLOSS WHITE","price":4728.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0177\/0142\/files\/X82MBRONZE-1.png?v=1766023435","url":"https:\/\/www.absolutehifi.com.au\/products\/pro-ject-x8-high-end-turntable-with-ortofon-2m-bronze-cartridge","provider":"ABSOLUTE HIFI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}