Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution Turntable with Ortofon Pick It DS2 MC Cartrtidge - High Gloss Black
We consider our Xtension 9 Evolution quite an achievement. We've managed to incorporate all our turntable design experience from more than 20 years in to a high end, slim-line size to fit standard audio racks. The Xtension 9 chassis is made from MDF filled with metal granulate for high mass that virtually nulls resonance. Magnetic feet, which decouple the main plinth from its base, are combined with a weighty 16kg total turntable mass. The result is a unique combination of 'mass loaded' and 'floating turntable' design principles.
Instead of pure metal for the main platter, we've found a perfect alloy which we've damped with thermo plastic elastomers (TPE). Additionally we've glued recycled Vinyl records to the top (which act as a perfect mat) and baked this 'sandwich' before precision balancing it. The final product subsequently benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter, that runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension. Our Xtension 9 Evolution includes a top-class 9cc Evolution tonearm and comes complete with a dust cover.
Heavy 16 kg belt drive turntable
Mass loaded magnetic floating subchassis
Precision balanced sandwich platter
Inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic support
Heavy weight record clamp
MDF chassis filled with metal granulate with low levels of resonance and high mass
Electronic speed control between 33 and 45 RPM
9cc Evolution tonearm made from carbon fibre
Inverted tonearm bearings (ABEC 7 quality)
Dimensions:
Shipping Height 50cm
Shipping Width 55cm
Shipping Depth 75cm
Shipping Weight 50kgs