description Pro-Ject X2 B Overview
The Pro-Ject X2 B is a belt-drive turntable manufactured by the Austrian company Pro-Ject Audio Systems, featuring a larger plinth than the company's Debut series and a 10-inch carbon-aluminum tonearm. The "B" designation indicates the inclusion of a balanced output stage, allowing connection to balanced phono preamps via XLR cables to reduce noise in the signal path. The turntable uses a heavy acrylic platter and includes the ability to adjust both azimuth and vertical tracking angle.
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What does the B mean in Pro-Ject X2 B?
The B identifies the model's balanced-capable phono output. With a compatible moving-coil cartridge, balanced cable, and phono preamplifier such as Pro-Ject's Phono Box S3 B, the connection can reject more common-mode noise than a conventional unbalanced link.
Does the Pro-Ject X2 B include a phono preamp?
No, it is a turntable rather than an all-in-one record player with amplification and speakers. It must connect to an external phono stage or an amplifier with a suitable phono input, and the input must match the installed cartridge type.
How is the X2 B different from a Pro-Ject Debut turntable?
The X2 B has a larger, heavier plinth and platter and uses a 9-inch-class carbon-aluminum tonearm. It occupies a higher position in Pro-Ject's range than the Debut line and adds a balanced signal path when the rest of the playback chain supports it.
Can I use ordinary RCA cables with the Pro-Ject X2 B?
Yes, the X2 B can be used in a conventional unbalanced phono system rather than requiring balanced equipment. The balanced benefit only applies when the cartridge, wiring, cable, and phono stage form a compatible balanced chain.
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