{"product_id":"pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-w-sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject: X8 Evolution Turntable w\/ Sumiko Moonstone Cartridge","description":"\u003ch4\u003e📌LAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epremium 'mass-loaded high-end' audiophile turntable with the convenience of electronic speed control + pre-mounted cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased mass for superior vibration dampening: features oversized body and aluminum platter, turntable weighs 33.1 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pin mini XLR output (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enote\u003c\/span\u003e: to achieve true balanced connection, upgrade to MC cartridge + balanced phono stage required)\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  ($299 when purchased separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-performance feet provide isolation, each foot can be leveled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprecision-balanced 5.1kg (11.2 lbs) aluminum platter w\/ TPE damping\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 premium Connect it E 5P-RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enote: this turntable requires a \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"The X8 is our most affordable mass-loaded turntable yet. Positioned neatly between the X2 and Xtension 9, the X8 adopts and breaks down its bigger siblings' features to make mass-loaded high-end design principles as accessible as never before.\" - Pro-Ject\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🔎X8 UPGRADES FROM THE X2\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore mass with similar footprint via larger body + heavier platter: 33 lbs total weight vs. X2's 22 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX8 comes w\/ Sumiko Moonstone cartridge pre-mounted, a step up from the X2 B's Sumiko Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavier 11.2 lb lathed aluminum platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🔑KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebelt drive motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelectronically-controlled speed, plays 33 \/ 45 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eplatter: 5.1kg lathed aluminum \u0026amp; TPE damped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eplatter bearing: inverted with ceramic ball tips and magnetic support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9“ one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverhang: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einverted cardanic tonearm bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eheight-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum isolation feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emade in Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e18.3\" x 5.9\" x 13.8\" \/ 465 x 150 x 350 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eweighs: 33.1 lbs. \/ 15 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e📦COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edustcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epre-installed Sumiko Moonstone cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epremium 5P semi-symmetrical RCA phono cable (DIN-RCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e45 adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Black *LOC_C6","offer_id":54221678608725,"sku":"tr-1045-black","price":249.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White *LOC_C6","offer_id":54221678641493,"sku":"tr-1046-white","price":249.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut *LOC_C6","offer_id":54221678674261,"sku":"tr-1047-walnut","price":249.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/9711\/0869\/files\/pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-w-sumiko-moonstone-cartridge-black.jpg?v=1782377418","url":"https:\/\/vinylalpine.com\/products\/pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-w-sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}